Have a wonderful tummy filling Thanksgiving Celebration!
Annual Harbour Town 1837 Christmas Walk
Thanksgiving Weekend - Kick-off the holiday season with an old fashion alternative to the usual hectic holiday shopping. Tour Vermilion's historic downtown Harbour Town by horse-drawn trolley Friday 1 to 4 pm, Saturday 12 noon to 5 pm, and Sunday 1 to 4 pm.
Watch the parks light up with holiday light displays while luminaries line the streets each night. Experience the lovely Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Gazebo in Victory Park on Saturday at 7 pm.
Visit Santa in his house in Exchange Park 11 am to 3 pm each Saturday through Christmas. It's a nostalgic, family fun experience you won't want to miss. Sponsored by Friends Of Harbour Town.
The Christmas Tree Ship December 5
Go back in time to watch as the legendary Christmas Tree Ship enters the Vermilion harbor at 11 am. Located on the shores of the Vermilion River at McGarvey's Landing in Vermilion's historic Harbour Town. This is a nautical tradition from long ago when ships brought the Christmas the family Christmas tree. A reenactment of the 1887 fishing schooner will carry trees ashore available for purchase. Don't miss this annual holiday tradition in Vermilion. Community Band Music, Purchase A Christmas Tree Fresh Off The Ship, 'Capt. Schuenemann' Entertains, Hot Chocolate & Cookies, Main Street Pumpkin Rolls, Kids Coloring Contest Winners On Display.
Breakfast with Santa at the Y
Breakfast with Santa at the Vermilion YMCA takes place on Saturday, December 5th. Seating at 9 am and 10 am. Must reserve tickets by December 4th, limited seating is available. Adults $3.50; Children (12 and under) $2.50. Tickets at the Vermilion YMCA Day Care Office & YMCA Main Office. (440) 967-3050 or (440) 967- 4208.
Vermilion Riverfront Property to Become Park
Property along the west bank of the Vermilion River near Main Street Beach will be transformed into a public park next year. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy, with support from the Erie County Commission, plans to purchase the 1.68-acre Wakefield property with state and private funding. The home on the property would eventually be torn down to redevelop the property as a park. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving natural areas by working with landowners, communities, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations. The Conservancy secured $850,000 from the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund and is raising additional funds. Apurchase agreement is in place to buy the site.
Lakeview Park will
light up Lake Erie this year from November 28th through December 31st.
The kick off will be in conjunction with "Light Up Lorain" on November
28th. You can drive through Lakeview Park to view the lights or enjoy
a stroll through the park and see the many lighting displays.
For more information
call 440.458.5121.
More info: Date:
November 28, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Location: Lakeview Park 1800 West Erie Ave. Lorain, OH 44052
Website: Metro Parks
ODNR Watercraft Grants Enhance Public Boating Access
The Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft has awarded grants for boating
access facility projects that will improve and encourage public use and access to Ohio waterways. Seventeen boating facility design and construction projects
will be funded during 2010 an 2011 through the Cooperative Boating
Facilities Grant Program. Five of the projects will help propel the
state's fastest growing boating opportunities by improving access for
non-motorized boats such as kayaks and canoes. A dozen other approved
projects will provide enhanced recreational opportunities for users of
motorized watercraft.
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