Elkton Christmas Tree Lighting Opens Celebrations
Elkton held its 25th annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Town Hall with Santa's visit. Councilman Harry Armbruster greeted hundreds as the tree on Rockingham Street glowed with lights and 451 love bows, decorated by the Women’s Society. Children added decorations while Matt Sparks played music and Lori Shifflett led the songs. At 7 p.m. the lights flashed on and Santa arrived from a red Elkton fire truck to start the season.
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Elkton Christmas parade and bazaar delight town
Elkton celebrated its first in memory Christmas parade and crafters bazaar attracting 20 plus floats dozens of cars walkers and horseback riders along Spotswood Avenue. Santa Rudolph Frosty and singer Lisa Meadows entertained hundreds while 30 crafters sold foods and crafts for a fundraiser at the Elkton Area Community Center. Mayor and council members attended as residents praised the festive turnout and community spirit.
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Local volunteers fuel aid for winter through Project Firewood
Bruce Clark and about 30 volunteers joined efforts in Rockingham and Page counties to cut, split and deliver a cord of wood to Clark and roughly 40 other local families in need. The project, sponsored by Shenandoah Hardware, helps heat homes amid rising medical and heating costs this season.
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Virginia authors flock to Elkton book signing event
A group of 19 Virginia authors filled the Elkton storefront beside the Welcome Center for a signing event organized by Sara Maude Robinson. Books spanned near death experiences, local history, Shenandoah Indian legends, humorous tales, and more as Robinson signed and noted her parents Hobby and Jessie Robinson. Catherine Gillespie from Charlottesville shared her first book Bringing Katie Home. Madison County poet Elizabeth Doyle Solomon was also present.
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