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Let it Glow themed Holiday Night

By Sarah Shurge
Mark your calendars because
Wayne’s annual Holiday Night at the
Museum will be Friday, December
5th, at the Wayne Historical Society
on 1 Towne Square St. The event will
start at 5 p.m. and will go until 9
p.m.
This year there is a “let it glow”
theme, so wear your best glow in the
dark costume/outfit to join the fun.
There will be a contest for best glow-
ing ensemble with prizes for both
adults and kids.
Santa will make his grand en-
trance at 6 p.m. The Wayne Memo-
rial High School Marching Band will
perform and lead the grand en-
trance.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in-
side the museum from around 6:30
- 8:30 p.m. where they will take pho-
tos with the kids and hand out gifts
to every child.
This year there will be something
new, so families don't have to stand
in line waiting for Santa for so long – Young girl telling Santa and Mrs. Claus her Christmas wish list. Cover photos and photo above by Craig Hebert
a Santa fast pass. Look for the sign so those with sensory issues please them.” give away $300 worth of gift cards to
for the Santa sign-in table on the cor- be aware and take caution. This is the first year the Santa shop in Downtown Wayne.
ner of Biddle St and Main St. Several food trucks will also be at fast pass is being tried out, so please The first 50 people that arrive
Families will check in and kids the event, including Fun Food Ex- be patient and understanding as the will receive a Small Business Satur-
will get color-coded wristbands to let press, El Jefe Taco truck, and Hill system is being figured out. day welcome bag. Five of those peo-
them know their timeslot to come Crest will provide cookies and hot The event is currently sponsored ple will win gift cards to go shopping
back to the museum for their photo chocolate. by the Wayne DDA, Hill Crest Bible that day.
with Santa. The first 40 kids will get Another new addition to the event Church, Wayne Historical Society, To participate in the Passport
let in right away for their photo and is a photo booth inside Hill Crest. First Congregational Church, Ford Program, be sure to visit each busi-
the next 40 kids will be let in during The photo will be emailed to your Motor Company, Wayne Westland ness listed on the passport to get a
the next wave and so on. phone. From 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. the Federal Credit Union, Fun Food Ex- stamp. There are 12 businesses par-
This allows families more time to Grinch will be available at the photo press, El Jefe Taco, Kurt’s Caps, The ticipating (six shopping, six dining).
enjoy the event and activities. It’s im- booth for photos and from 7:30 - Wayne Dispatch, Wayne Fire Depart- Turn in your stamped passport to
portant to keep your time slot. If you 8:30 p.m. Elsa will be available for ment, Wayne Police Department, and City Hall (3355 S Wayne Rd.) by Fri-
miss your window, don’t try to sneak photos. Wayne DPW. day, December 19th.
in. You can get in during a different Thanks to Kurt Jarman, Kurt’s Park St, Biddle St, and Main St On Monday, December 22nd, the
window. Caps owner, there will be warming will be closed 5 - 9 p.m. Newberry St DDA will announce the winners.
The tree lighting ceremony will be areas with fire pits. There will also will be closed 6 - 9 p.m. First place will receive $400 worth of
held outside the museum following be porta potties available for the pub- The Wayne Historical Society is gift cards to city of Wayne businesses.
Santa’s grand entrance. Aside from lic. This is the ninth year in a row open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday - Second place will receive $100 worth
the tree lighting, the night will be the Wayne Historical Society has Thursday. of gift cards.
filled with activities for the whole planned Holiday Night. Hill Crest If you want to learn about events, The DDA is also working with Fox
family. Bible Church has helped with the fundraisers, or more information 2 News. During the month of Decem-
The event will have outdoor event for eight of those years and about the museum, you can visit the ber, watch Fox 2 News and look for
games, ice carvings, choirs and car- provides the toys Santa gives to the website at facebook.com/waynehis- the Weather Authority logo. Enter to
olers including children from St. children. toricalsociety. Or call (734)722-0113. win through the Fox 2 Weather Au-
Joseph’s Catholic School, and cos- “Last year was awesome. Even The DDA is also launching their thority and win a $500 gift card to
tume characters. Wagon rides will be though it was freezing, the crowds Passport Program on Small Busi- Leo’s Jewelry if you win the quiz.
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (line up on the came out,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne ness Saturday. For more information about the
side parking lot of Hill Crest Bible Downtown Development Authority The DDA is hosting an event at Passport Program or Fox 2 Weather
Church). (DDA) Marketing and Events Direc- Flowers in the Mitten/Makers Market Authority, you can contact Lisa
DJ Lutalo from The Dance Acad- tor. “It took us longer to get Santa or- (34852 W Michigan Ave) from 10 Kubany at (734)722-2000 (ex. 1400)
emy will be at the event and hold a ganized, that's why we're thinking a.m.- 12 p.m., on Saturday, Novem- or email lkubany@cityofwayne.com
dance contest and prizes. outside the box to help families enjoy ber 29th. Don’t miss out on all the upcom-
There will be a firework display, the activities we’ve provided for The event will have a raffle and ing fun!
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