2011 Events
December 9th, 2011
Olde Tyme Christmas Event Schedule
TOWN HALL
* 6:00 PM-Event begins
∗ 6:00 PM-Yule log bonfire in the town park, Funkstown Cub Pack 23 Celebrate Christmas in the park.
* 6:00 PM-Barbara Ingram School for the Arts guitar studio
* 6:30 PM-Piano recital
* 6:30 PM-E.R.H. band plays.
* 7:00 PM-Santa Comes to Town Hall.
* 7:30 PM-TBA
* 8:30 PM-The winners of the ornament
And Decorating contests, raffles and auction.
∗ 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. See the Yule log fire, visit the cubscouts who will be singing and passing out popcorn amongst other things, 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 with piano, flute, guitar, vocal and sing-along music from 7:00 till 8:00, and vocal, handbell, piano, and organ music 8:00 till 9:00. Living nativity will be located in front of the church.
WAGON RIDES
First wagon ride leaves at 6:30 and the last ride will be leaving at 8:30. Stops In front of town hall and Funkstown Park.
Rides are limited to 20 people each.
AUCTION
This year at 8:30PM James Cochran owner of Cochran Auctions will be on hand to auction off the cross stitch Santa picture by Irene Owens and then the ink drawing by Mike Smith because every one loves an auction.
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 The Williams store Circa 1930. 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 Mike Smith.
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 Firehouse Grill will be holding a dinner also in the lower level of the Fire Hall. This year will be hot roast beef with gravy and french fries for $7.00. Also steamers $2.00, Hotdogs $1.50 and soup for $2.50. The ladies auxiliary will also be selling desserts.
DECORATION CONTEST
House Decoration Contest – 3 categories only this year with a prize of $50.00 each.
Judging will be based on the following elements and how they apply to the Olde Tyme Christmas theme and are done on the point system.
Judges are to be Bulldog Federal Credit Union CEO David Barrett, Miss Washington County Outstanding Teen 2011 Heather Mitchell, and Miss Washington County Victoria Hume.
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 Friends Of Funkstown.
MUSIC
Check out all of entertainment at the town hall this year. Piano recital by up to 8 young and inspiring artists, also make sure that you visit all of the sponsors that help make this event a huge success.