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Upcoming
      Winter Events Sponsored byCharlestown Parks
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 Recreation
 
There are some great events for the upcoming holidays -
 mark your
      calendars!
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Season's greetings to you and
      yours!
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Friday,
           December 4th from 5:30 to 7:30pmThe
           Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Town Hall will be held on Friday.
 Included
           at this event will be: caroling by the Chariho Middle School Chorus,
           a snack and craft.  Also, there will be rideable animals
           (Rudolph and Snow Cat the Siberian Tiger are animatronic, ride-on
           walking animals), which are sponsored by Arrowhead Dental
           Associates.  There will be a visit from the jolly white bearded
           man - Santa, so be sure to bring your camera!
 
Friday,
           December 4th 5:30 to 7:30PM2nd Annual Heart of the Holidays Gingerbread
           Competition. Design a Gingerbread House to be displayed at the
           Charlestown Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting.
 Please
           pick up your edible house following the event or feel free to donate
           them to the children.  You may drop them off on Friday,
           December 4th by 5:30pm.  Please leave a notecard if
           the house is edible or contains peanuts or peanut oils.
 
Thursday,
           December 10th at 10:30am  Make your own Boxwood Tree at the Charlestown Senior
           Community Center.
 The
           cost is $50/person.  Please register by December 3rd
           - call 364-9955 to register.  This class is offered by the Sr.
           Community Center and Clark Farms.
 
Thursday,
           December 14thLast day
           to drop off Personal Care Items.
 Personal
           Care Stockings will be collected in the Charlestown Parks and
           Recreation Department for children in the care and custody of the
           Department of Children, Youth and Families.  Items such as
           toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant/facial soap and shampoo will be
           very much appreciated.  All items need to be dropped off at
           Town Hall by Monday, December 14th.
 
Thursday,
           December 31st 4:30 - 7:30pm.Annual
           free Bonfire on New Year's Eve at Ninigret Park.
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           will be a limited supply of hot chocolate and donuts donated by
           Dunkin Donuts.  Bring your family and friends for this New
           Year's Eve tradition.  Financial donations will be collected
           for "Colors for a Cause Rhode Island", in order to raise
           awareness of childhood cancer and help to support those families
           affected with this disease.
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Feel free to
      contact our department for further information!! 
 
Sincerely,CHARLESTOWN
 PARKS AND
      RECREATION DEPARTMENT
 364-1222
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