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Enjoy the warmth and spirit of the holiday season at the 7th Annual Candlelight Stroll in downtown Weaverville on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 6 until 9 p.m. The Weaverville Business Association will once again sponsor this event, which provides a charming small-town Christmas atmosphere to residents and visitors.
Santa will open the festivities a little before 6 pm in a horse drawn carriage that will travel through town to M7 Realty, where he will then be available for pictures and to hear Christmas wishes.
Merchants on Main Street will join in the festivities by remaining open until 9 pm to allow strollers to pick up those holiday essentials. Several local caroling groups will be performing during the evening, as well as, The Sweet Adelines, Weaverville First Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir, Southern Connection Cloggers, Joyful Noise Dragonscales Chamber Quartet, North Buncombe Middle School Band, and Jill Totman, resident storyteller. Several members of the Montford Park Players will also perform inside and outside local businesses.
A highlight of the evening will be the official lighting of the Christmas tree at 7 p.m. Horse and carriage rides will be available throughout the night for those wanting to rest their weary feet. Rides begin outside Rodney’s Automotive and will include guides from the Dry Ridge Museum to point out historical areas of interest during the ride. The museum will also be open during the event for those interested in learning about the cultural heritage of the Reems Creek and Flat Creek townships.
Hot Chocolate and raffle tickets for gifts from some of the local merchants will be available at the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to the North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries to help those in need this holiday season and throughout the year.
