11/21/2020
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is excited to spread the word that Christmas on Main Street will go on! We have been working extremely hard behind the scenes with Santa’s elves (aka other community groups) to plan an exciting schedule of events on December 3 and 5.
This year has been unlike anything we have seen, and I think we all deserve some community holiday cheer. We hope you will participate in as many events as you can, including a new annual tradition, the tree lighting ceremony. The theme for Christmas on Main Street 2020 is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”
We also want to remind everyone to social distance and show off those beautiful masks! Even better – cover your mask with your scarf for extra protection for you and those around you. We want everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season!
If you have any questions or would like to help with any of the events listed below, please contact us at 827-4930 or [email protected].
We are truly thankful for the volunteers who are sharing their time and resources to create such a memorable community event. On behalf of the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce, we wish all of you a wonderful holiday season.
Ronda Wakefield, President
Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce
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WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST: Decorate your business with all things holidays. Judging will take place during the Chamber Holiday Stroll on Thursday, Dec. 3.
HOLIDAY STROLL: Businesses are invited to stay open Thursday, Dec. 3, until 7 p.m. We encourage you to offer treats, specials or coupons for visitors. Local nonprofit organizations are partnering with businesses to offer DIY ornament stations throughout the community. The ornaments will then be hung on a community Christmas tree on the patio at Two Rivers Grille. At 7 p.m., Thompson Falls School choir students will lead community members in carols and the tree will be lit in a special lighting celebration. For more information, call The Chamber at 827-4930.
COLORING CONTEST: Local artist Andrea Christensen has created a unique coloring page for this year’s kids’ coloring contest. Pages will be distributed at Thompson Falls Elementary and are available for pickup at The Ledger. Completed coloring pages must be dropped off at The Ledger by 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3.
You can also download to print here:https://mcusercontent.com/158f60edf95312be738fc39b7/files/21324f41-40d6-4d9b-8550-0f12f84f3187/Coloring_Contest.pdf
GINGERBREAD CONTEST: The Sanders County Historical Society will sponsor its 23rd annual contest at the Old Jail Museum. The theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” Entries will be accepted 11:30 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, with voting noon-6 p.m. Categories: Adult, Family/Group, Teen (13-18), Youth (8-12) and Child (under 😎. Information: Linda Rocheleau, 827-4002 or Helen Meadows, 827-3578.
PARADE: The theme for this year’s parade is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” The Men’s Prayer Group will be serving hot dogs and cocoa in the First Security Bank parking lot on Main Street beginning at 5:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., with entries lining up on Maiden Lane at 6 p.m. To enter, contact Joanne Burk at First Security Bank at 827-6225.
MUSIC AT THE REX: Following the parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, local musicians will celebrate with musical and dance performances at The Rex Theater. Attendance will be limited to follow current health guidelines. To ensure a spot, pick up you free ticket at The Rex beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. For more information on The Rex performance, call Mary Crouse at 408-887-5063.
