Page 1 - The Friday Flyer ● NOVEMBER 30, 2018

CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Community invited to FMC Tis the season for an Nominations open for
Ugly Sweater Party Community Awards

Winter Carnival Pg. A8 Pg. A10 Pg. A14

PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE

Santa and Mrs. Claus will help the POA and JWC
kick off the holiday season on Sunday at the 37th
annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the lodge.
Santa Claus is coming to town!

BY DONNA RITCHIE and Mrs. Claus will be escorted by fire will be a performance by the JDI dancers pizza by the slice.
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER truck to the lodge where they will make at 4 p.m. At 4:15 p.m., the community The Jr. Women’s Club will be collect-
Santa Claus is coming to town! a grand appearance in front of hundreds will be treated to musical performances ing new unwrapped toys at their booth
The Canyon Lake POA will kick off of children who await them. The jolly by Canyon Lake resident Makayla Phil- for Toys for Tots. Everyone who donates
the holiday season this Sunday, Dec. 2. duo is expected to arrive at 5:30 p.m. lips, who won the “Golden Buzzer” on a toy will receive a ticket for the raffle.
With Mrs. Claus by his side, Santa the television show America’s Got Tal-
The lodge will come alive and turn into will flip the switch to light up the mas- ent, and Kodi Lee, a prodigious savant Organizers of the event would like to
a winter wonderland with a ceremonial sive lodge tree decorated with thousands who possesses extraordinary musical remind residents to dress warmly for
tree lighting, a special visit from Santa of lights. abilities. this event as most of the activities will
and Mrs. Claus and a variety of free hol- After the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Other activities include rides, bounce be outdoors.
iday entertainment and activities. Claus will take a seat by the Christmas houses, food and merchandise ven- Animals, with the exception of ser-
It takes the efforts of many to bring tree in the Holiday Bay Room. Children dors, face painting and a holiday photo vice animals, are not permitted at the
the magic of the season together for the are welcome to visit and take photos booth. All entertainment and activities lodge. The Lighthouse Restaurant and
community. The POA and the Jr. Wom- with them. Parents are encouraged to are free except for the vendor and food Bar will be open during this event. One
en’s Club are teaming up again this year bring their cameras. booths. Guy and a Chick will be performing at 6
to present the 37th annual Tree Lighting The highlight for the children is San- Food and beverage vendors include p.m. in the lodge lounge.
Festival. ta Claus himself but there also will be a Juanita’s Sweets and Tacos, Big Mama’s For more information, contact the
This free family-friendly event kicks number of fun holiday-themed activities Hot Dogs, iVibe Beverages. The Light- POA at 951-244-6841 or visit the POA
off in front of the lodge at 4 p.m. Santa happening on the lodge grounds. There house Restaurant & Bar will be selling website at canyonlakepoa.com.