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NOVEMBER 18, 2016 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-7 ‘Many Wonders of Christmas’ set for tomorrow
The “Many Wonders of Christmas” is tomorrow, Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Canyon Lake Community Church (CLCC). The Many Wonders of Christmas luncheon started seven years ago as a kickoff to the Christmas season, and as an outreach for women’s ministries. The committee works through the year to attend to every detail, from the menu, to the favors, the centerpieces, the decora- tions, the speakers and music, and the Christmas trees. This year’s chair, Diane Cline, has had the help of a dozen CLCC women who are experienced in Many Wonders from years past.
As guests arrive, they purchase opportunity tickets for thirty lighted Christmas trees, about 3 ft. high. The lovely trees are decorated by local artists, businesses and volunteers. One tree will have Disney memora- bilia and four tickets to Disneyland. Some have gift certificates to beauty salons, restaurants and even the Canyon Lake Country Club Golf Shop. Paloma Valley High School Cheer is decorating a tree as well as the Menifee Middle School Band. Lynda Ofstad has been in charge of obtaining the trees.
The speaker and vocalist will be Miss Lillie Knauls, known as the “Hat Lady”. Her inspirational program is all about her testimony. Many have heard her beautiful voice, but do not know that she was a Gospel singer for many years, appeared on Gaither videos, was once part
The trees in the opportunity drawing at the “Many Won- ders” of Christmas event are decorated by local artists, businesses and volunteers. This year, one tree will be
of the Edwin Hawkins Singers (“Oh Happy Day!”) and graced the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
Every table will be decorated with a poinsettia and one lucky table guest will win it. The large poinsettias on the stage will also be given away. Each guest will take home a beautiful bookmark with the Poinsettia story.
The catered lunch will include salad, au gratin po-
decorated with Disney memorabilia and will include four tickets to Disneyland.
tatoes, chicken Marsala, vegetable medley, bread and butter and cheesecake for dessert. Charlene Sheraga is coordinating the menu. Bob Sheraga leads a group of husbands of committee members who serve the lunch.
Tickets went on sale October 23. They cost $20 each or a table for $160. For more information, call Sandra Fulmer at 951-244-7394.
Community invited to Winter Carnival and Tree Lighting
The Winter Carnival and Tree Lighting in the Towne Center is a free community event hosted by the Family Matters Club. The event will take place on Saturday, December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the front of the POA/City Hall building.
This event will feature bounce hous- es, trackless train rides, horse carriage rides, holiday crafts, hot chocolate and cookies, fall- ing snow and dancers and singers providing
entertainment, all compliments of the Family Matters Club.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appear- ance and give families an opportunity to take photos with them. For the parents, there will be a raffle table and a vendor shopping area.
Adena Evans, the Family Matters Club event coordinator, says, “Come on out to the Towne Center as we light up the tree and kick off the holiday season.”
Maleah Reeves poses with a jolly Santa and Mrs. Claus at last year’s Winter Festival and Tree Lighting event in the Towne Center.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-4 • 30311 CLEARWATER
$598,000
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DIANE CLINE