Funkstown, MD

2009 Events

December 11th, 2009

Olde Tyme Christmas Event Schedule
TOWN HALL
*    6:00 PM-Kindergarten class sings in St. Paul’s Church.
∗    6:00 PM-Yule log bonfire in the town park.
*    6:00 PM-Bill & Joyce Weaver performs.
*    6:30 PM-Piano recita
*    6:30 PM-E.R.H. band plays.
∗    7:00 PM Paul Mertz Reads a Poem.
*    7:00 PM-Santa Comes to Town Hall.
*    7:30 PM-Bill & Joyce Weaver performs.
*    8:30 PM-The winners of the ornament
And Decorating contests and raffles.
∗    All Evening-Face painting for all ages

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
This year there will be some new activities that will be held in the park. The wagon ride will be going by to see the festivities if you don’t have any other time to stop by.

ANTIQUE AND CRAFT SHOPS.
This is also an excellent chance to get a jump on that last minute Christmas shopping, with most of the shops in town staying open throughout the evening to help you with those hard to find surprises. Don’t forget to look for the new shops in town, and visit the dinner that will be held in the lower level of the fire hall again this year.

ST PAUL’S CHURCH
The church will be open for visitors from
6:00 till 9:00.  Living nativity will be located in
front of the church.

WAGON RIDES
*    6:00 PM, 6:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 6:45 PM,
*    7:15 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:45 PM,
*    8:00 PM, & 8:15 PM.
2 tractors, 1 every 15 min. for a total of 9 rides.
Rides are limited to 20 people.

RAFFLES
This year we have a lot more things to raffle: a cross-stitched Angel, which took over 1000 hours to complete, Centerpieces and baskets have donated items. Tickets will be $1.00 each. You will not believe all of the things that we have this year. So don’t take a chance of missing this!

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SALE
Again this year, we have a new glass ornament with a hand drawn picture of one of the historic
town landmarks on it.  This year will feature Hebb Motors the former Nash Dealership. The price
is $7.50 each, including the display box, and will be available at the town hall. Box sets available
in limited quantity. Art work by Jeff Cooper.

COOKBOOK SALE
The Olde Tyme Christmas Cook books are ready to go under the tree. Get delicious recipes from your favorite town folk. The prices are $7.50 each, and are also available at the town hall.

CRAFT SHOW
The craft show that has been held in the lower level of the Funkstown
Fire Company has expanded to the up stairs as well and shall
include a total of 26 tables of crafts. The show will feature many
venders with crafts for the holidays and those unique Christmas gifts.
Again the Funkstown Fire Company will be holding a dinner also in
the lower level of the Fire Hall. The meal this year will be hot roast
beef with gravy and french fries. The cost will be $7.00.  There will be other food items for the kids and the ladies auxilary will also be having a bake sale.

DECORATION CONTEST
House Decoration Contest – 3 categories only this year
with a prize of $50.00 each. Judges are to be Delegate Chris
Shank, Miss Washington County 2009 Whitney Colombo and
Miss Outstanding Teen 2009 Audi Colombo.

CHILDERNS DECORATING CONTEST
AGAIN! – Ornament Decorating Contest- Children 12 and under. Ornament is to be no larger than 3 inches in any direction and must have a hook to hang on the tree. No batteries, no electric, no candles. Drop off your finished ornament on Thursday night between 6:30 – 7:30. Top 3 will get prizes that will be furnished by Prime Outlets of Hagerstown.

MUSIC
Check out all of entertainment at the town hall this year. Bill Weaver-Celtic Musician, Piano recital by up to 7 young and inspiring artists, Paul Martz reads a civil war poem, also make sure that you visit all of the sponsors that help make this event a huge success.