SPIRIT OF GIVING — As a part of its Christmas on Predominant Avenue actions, the city of Weirton has as soon as once more hosted a toy and meals drive, with collections benefiting the Salvation Military. Assortment packing containers are positioned on the Weirton Municipal Constructing, Millsop Neighborhood Heart, Mary H. Weir Public Library and the Weirton Fireplace Division. Serving to put together for Saturday's festivities are, from left, Fireplace Chief Kevin Himmelrick; Pageant Committee members DeeAnn Pulliam, Coty Shingle and Brandy Brock; and Police Chief Charlie Kush. –Craig Howell
WEIRTON — Metropolis officers are counting down the times till Christmas on Predominant Avenue, hoping it’s going to encourage residents to unfold some vacation cheer and keep in mind the spirit of giving.
Christmas on Predominant Avenue will happen on Saturday from 1pm to 7pm, with actions within the Millsop Neighborhood Heart space.
Nevertheless, within the days main as much as the vacations, officers are asking residents to recollect the significance of giving in the course of the holidays, with the town's annual toy and meals drive benefiting the Salvation Military.
“Now we have public assortment packing containers on the municipal constructing, Gilson Avenue headquarters and hearth stations, the Millsop Neighborhood Heart and the Mary H. Weir Public Library,” defined Assistant Metropolis Supervisor DeeAnn Pulliam.
The gathering will proceed till December 9.
On Saturday, residents wishing to make a donation can drop it off within the Weirton Room of the Millsop Neighborhood Centre.
Fireplace Chief Kevin Himmelrick famous there was a notable drop in donations in 2023 and stated he anticipated to see extra contributions this 12 months.
“The 12 months earlier than, folks had been knocking on the door all day,” he stated.
Police Chief Charlie Kush added that every one donations will stay native, due to the efforts of the Salvation Military, to learn space residents.
“We’ll be certain it reaches households in want,” Kush stated.
Christmas on Predominant Avenue will embody a day crammed with stay leisure, meals and craft distributors, and extra, all main as much as the lighting of the group Christmas tree in entrance of the group heart at 7 pm, adopted by a fireworks present.
“It's an important day and every little thing is free,” stated parks director Coty Shingle.
Following a welcome ceremony at 1:00 p.m., the leisure program consists of performances by the Weir Excessive drum line at 1:10 p.m.; Casey Sisters Dance Academy at 2:15 pm; Hillary Dance at four:30 p.m.; Deja Vu and Two Mates Trio at 5:15 pm; Weirton Christian Heart Indicators of Hope at 6:15 p.m.; and Joann Jones at 6:40 p.m.
Entries to this 12 months's Gingerbread Home competitors might be displayed contained in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Neighborhood Centre.
“Now we have 32 gingerbread entries,” Pulliam defined, reminding residents that, along with picks made by a panel of judges, festival-goers can have the chance to vote within the new Individuals's Alternative class.
Different actions will embody ice skating, a digital curler coaster, inflatables, LED mini golf and practice rides all through the day.