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Holiday Night at the

Wayne Historical Museum

By Sarah Shurge
As fall begins to fade and the tem-
perature begins to lower, that means
one thing is on the way - winter. Win-
ter is coming and with winter comes
the holidays.
If you and your family are looking
for a night of good holiday fun, an
event is coming up just for you. display and will be carving and an-
Wayne’s annual Christmas tree light- swering questions throughout the
ing ceremony is happening again night.
this year. A food truck will also be at the
Holiday Night at the museum will event. One free ticket will be handed
be Saturday, December 4th, at the out for each person.
Wayne Historical Society on 1 Towne Hillcrest Bible Church will pro-
Square St. The event will start at vide cookies and hot chocolate.
6:00 p.m. and will go until 8:30 p.m. Being a month out before the
The evening will kick off with a event, The Wayne Historical Society
short parade around the church at is still working on finalizing all the
6:00 p.m. Santa will be there and sponsors and details.
the Mayor of Wayne will present him The event is currently sponsored
with a key to the City of Wayne. Mrs. by the City of Wayne Downtown De-
Claus will also attend, as well as velopment Authority (DDA), The
other holiday characters. Wayne Historical Society, Hillcrest
“This event is more than just see- Bible Church, Parkside Credit
ing Santa,” said President of the Union, The City of Wayne Depart-
Wayne Historical Society Nicole Con- ment of Public Works (DPW), St.
klin. Mary’s Catholic Church, and Knights
Aside from the tree lighting, the of Columbus.
night will be filled with activities for “The DDA is a proud sponsor of
the whole family. the event,” said Lori Gouin, Commu-
There will be craft projects, along nity Development/Planning Director.
with outside games in the parking This is the fifth year in a row the
lots. Candy and give-aways will be The Wayne Historical Society has
available for the kids. Professional planned Holiday Night.
balloon twisters will attend, along The museum is open Wednesday
with a choir singing and bells play- 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Thursday
ing. There will be a petting zoo and 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you want to
a DJ. learn about events, fundraisers or
Two performers from Detroit Fly- more information about the mu-
house Circus will also attend, as well seum, you can visit the website at
as two ice sculptors. The sculptors facebook.com/waynehistoricalsoci-
will have finished ice sculpture on ety. Or call (734)722-0113.

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