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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO BRAVED THE FIRST
WINTER STORM OF THE SEASON TO ATTEND
NORTH SAINT PAUL'S SECOND ANNUAL
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS!
THANKS ALSO TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS
       
SECOND ANNUAL
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Old Fashioned Christmas is an event set up by the
North St. Paul Area Merchants Initiative
to bring the community together through fun and caring.
This is an event for the community to give back to the community.
Please bring a non-perishable item for the North Saint Paul Food Shelf
or a new or gently used toy for the North Saint Paul Toy Shelf
Donations will be accepted at the Hay Ride, and
at the Businesses hosting crafts.
Food Shelf and Toy Shelf donations are not required for participation
in the day's activities, but any and all donations made
will be greatly appreciated.
       
Event Schedule
Sponsors
       
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Santa's Brunch hosted by Santa at K & J Catering
2546 East Seventh Avenue
Drawings for door prizes - Must be present to win
French Toast, Sausage, Eggs and Beverage
$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for children under 12
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Country Hay Wagon Rides
Rides load and drop off near
Elite Chiropractic - 2597 East Seventh Avenue
Tractor courtesy of Dave Nelson
Hay Wagon courtesy of Springborn Farms
There will be a bin set up for
Food Shelf Donations by the Hayrides
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holiday crafts at local businesses
Food Shelf donations will be accepted at
all participating businesses
**ACTIVITY SITES**
North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, 2640 East Seventh Avenue
Arts Council of North Saint Paul - hosted at North Star Museum
Polar Den - hosted at North Star Museum
Elite Chiropractic, 2597 East Seventh Avenue
Rosebud's Cottage, 2580 East Seventh Avenue
Dragons Kung Fu, 2572 East Seventh Avenue
Hometown Creamery - hosted at Dragons Kung Fu
Village Pizza, 2565 East Seventh Avenue
La' Garage and Gallery, 2550 East Seventh Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Massages by Vibrant Life Center at the
North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting
5 minute massage with a minimum $2 donation
ALL proceeds go to the North Saint Paul Area Food Shelf

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
Photos with Santa by the Christmas Tree
Sponsored by PTN Computers, 2576 East Seventh Avenue
2:00 pm AND 3:00 pm
Story Time by the North Saint Paul Branch
of the Ramsey County Library
at the North Star Museum, 2640 East Seventh Avenue

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Men's Choir Concert by the Christmas Tree
5:00 p.m.
Official lighting of the
Downtown Christmas Tree

Watch for the North Saint Paul Snowman
Along the Avenue
With Candy for the Kids!

Stop and Shop at the local businesses
Many will have refreshments
       
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OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
SPONSORS
THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE
BY YOUR LOCAL AREA BUSINESSES
Thank you to our Sponsors
AUTO RESCUE
GATEWAY CYCLE
HEGER COMPANIES
HOMETOWN CREAMERY
JUDITH DRISCOLL, LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
LA' GARAGE AND GALLERY
NEUMANN'S BAR AND GRILL
NORTH SAINT PAUL BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOC.
NORTH SAINT PAUL COMMUNITY CENTER
NORTH STAR MUSEUM OF BOY SCOUTING AND GIRL SCOUTING
PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT
PAPERBACKS PLUS BOOKSTORE
TRACY LUTHER AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES
We would also like to thank the City of North Saint Paul
for all their help in making this event possible.
       
MERCHANT'S INITIATIVE MEETING INFORMATION
The Merchant's Initiative meets on a monthly basis on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings start at 6:00 pm. These meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and participate.
The group is currently working on putting together marketing ideas to be used during the reconstruction of Highway 36. Kent Barnard, MnDOT Metro District Communications Specialist will be working with the city and the merchants on these goals.
There will be no meeting in December. Next meeting will be Wednesday, January 9.
Merry Christmas!
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