Holiday Stroll Theme is ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’

The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” originates from an African proverb. The message is clear. It takes many people to provide an environment where children develop and flourish safely and securely. The New London school and community have continually supported this ideal. The Holiday Stroll works all year to provide an event on the second Saturday of December which incorporate the vision offered by this saying. The Stroll this year is Dec. 9 from 5-8. There is still plenty of work to do.

LITTLE SHOPPERS

Little Shoppers is scheduled for Dec. 2, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Ages Kindergarten through sixth grade may shop. Sign-up sheets will be at the door. Students may spend up to $20 on items priced $0.25, $0.50, $1.00, $3.00, and $5.00. Elves will be available to help children shop. Adults are needed to wrap gifts. A bake sale will be held with free hot chocolate and doughnuts. All proceeds will go to the 2023 Christmas Family.

Items are needed for men, women, and children of all ages. Home décor, throw blankets, coffee mugs, jewelry, candles, unopened body soap or makeup, cooking and baking items, homemade craft items, sporting, fishing and camping goods, wall art, kids toys and movies are suggestions offered by the committee. Drop off donated items at Lorber Insurance on Main Street by Nov. 27.

HOLIDAY DISPLAYS

All businesses in New London are requested to join in on the Fun. If you are on Main Street, would you please have your windows decorated and your business open to the community. Chelsea Boecker is coordinating placement of vendors. If your business is not on Main Street, please reach out to Chelsea so she can help find a place to showcase your business.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsors are needed for a number of items:

Patio Heaters — from Kempker’s True Value in Mt. Pleasant — $100

Gifts for a Boy, Girl, Adult --$200

SANTA’S TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOP

This year the Holiday Stroll Committee would like to see each child visiting Santa at the New London Santa House to receive a Teddy Bear. Local organizations and businesses are asked to help. Approximately 150 Teddy Bears will be needed.

The Stroll Committee would like to thank everyone for the feedback they have received on their work, your ideas for changes and your generous support. Please contact Chelsea at 319-931-6962. She is ready to answer questions and coordinate your donations, sponsorships and assistance.