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Knights to host Christmas

Market and Festival

By Sarah Shurge Saturday, November 18th, is Kids
The Knights of Columbus Notre Day. This day will consist of kids
Dame Council 3021 are preparing to crafting, kids’ bingo, and story time
host their biggest event of the year. with hot cocoa and cookies with Mrs.
The Wayne Open-Air Christmas Mar- Claus. The Grinch, Ghostbusters,
ket and Festival is a three-day event and other characters will be at the
that will be November 17th, 18th, event. Some vendors will offer give-
and 19th from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. aways for kids.
Around 50 vendors will be selling Sunday, November 19th, is Fam-
handmade items, crafts, baked ily Day. This day will consist of two
goods, etc. in a heated outdoor tent. different craft classes: cookie deco-
There will be live entertainment all rating or creating a glass snowman.
weekend long, including a local You can pre-register for these
dance team, musicians, and a DJ classes online or walk-ins are wel-
playing Christmas music. come.
This is the third year the Knights Even though the event has desig-
of Columbus are hosting the event. nated days, anyone and everyone is
“Each year we try to make the welcome all weekend long.
market bigger and a little different. “This is all about the community,
We try to improve and learn from families, and people coming out and
past markets,” said Paul Sposite, having a good time in Downtown
Grand Knight of the Notre Dame Wayne,” said Sposite. “This is the
Council. “We have something differ- one time where kids can go see
ent for every day.” Santa and enjoy a whole day of fun
The market and festival will be lo- that doesn't cost the family any
cated behind the Notre Dame Hall at money.”
3144 S Wayne Rd. The lot next door This year the Knights have added
to the hall will be turned into Santa’s a row of concessions and Fun Food
village. Santa and Mrs. Claus will at- Express will be the food truck on
tend and be available for free photos scene.
all weekend long. Most of the event will be out-
Friday, November 17th, is Senior doors, so be sure to dress appropri-
Citizens Day. This day will consist of ately. “This is the premiere event that
free bingo, a trivia contest, and sen- the Knights do. We’re extremely
ior sing-along. Seniors will receive a proud of it and it’s one of our shining
discount in the tent for food and moments,” said Sposite.
drink. The Knights are still looking for
Seniors can enjoy a complimen- volunteers for the event. If you’re in-
tary Cream Tea with scrumptious terested in volunteering, you can con-
sweets catered by Victoria’s Tea tact Sposite at GK3021@mikofc.org.
Salon. You must be 55 years or older For more information about the
to participate in this Cream Tea and Knights of Columbus Notre Dame
seating is limited to 24 per 30- Council 3021 or upcoming events,
minute time slot. visit notredamehall.com or call
Walk-ins are welcome or you can (734)722-6911. You can also find
RSVP online at: notredamehall.com/- them on Facebook at “Knights of
wayne-open-air-christmas-market/ Columbus 3021 Notre Dame”.
The Wayne Dispatch · November 2023 · 5