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Spotlight, Continued from page 11 The Wayne Memorial High School
Marching Band, Allstar Patriots
right in front of us. Dance & Gym, and The Dance Acad-
Everywhere you looked, some- emy performed in the parade, along
thing was happening. Aside from the with the Wayne Council and DDA
Grinch, other costume characters at- Board.
tended the event as well, like Olaf The event also had hayrides and
and a giant nutcracker. There was a choirs and carolers including chil-
juggler riding a unicycle and outdoor dren from St. Joseph’s Catholic
games like connect four, cornhole, School. DJ Lutalo from The Dance
jenga, and putt putt. Academy attended the event and
If we got cold while waiting in line, held a dance contest with prizes.
we could walk over to the warming “On behalf of the DDA, we would
areas with fire pits. My hair smelled like to thank all of our sponsors and
like a bonfire for the rest of the night. everyone that attends this event,”
It was a rather long wait for the said Kubany. “Christmas in Wayne
kids to get their photo with Santa, so has become a highlighted event. We
I would recommend getting some couldn’t wait to invite family, friends,
food beforehand. Several food and neighbors back to our festivities
trucks were at the event, including: this year.”
Fun Food Express, G. Faz Pizza, and The Wayne Historical Society is
Fudgey Grandma’s Coffee. located at 1 Towne Square St. and is
After Theo and Morgan got their open Wednesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Ms. Claus, Morgan, Theo and Santa. Photo by Bill Hanenburg and Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Claus, both of them were given toys, This is the fourth year that Lisa The event was sponsored by the If you want to learn about events,
courtesy of Hill Crest Bible Church. Kubany, Wayne Downtown Develop- DDA, Hill Crest Bible Church, Wayne fundraisers, or more information
This is the eighth year in a row ment Authority (DDA) Marketing and Historical Society, and Ford Motor about the museum, you can visit the
the Wayne Historical Society has Events Director has been involved. Company. Kurt Jarman, Kurt’s Caps website at facebook.com/waynehis-
planned Holiday Night. Hill Crest “From my first year, it definitely owner, provided the fire pits for the toricalsociety. Or call (734)722-0113.
Bible Church has helped with the has grown with what we have warming areas. Be sure to attend Holiday Night at
event for seven of those years and brought to the event,” said Kubany. “Special thanks to our Wayne Po- the Museum next year and be on the
provides the toys given to the chil- “The museum and Hill Crest go lice and Fire for participating,” said lookout for the next Spotlight Series
dren. above and beyond every year.” Kubany. with Sarah!

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