This weekend will be your last chance to visit with Old St. Nick before he heads back to the North Pole for his final preparations.
On Sun., Dec. 14 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center will be hosting Santa Claus for his final visit to Shelby Township.
There is no fee for this event, so be sure to grab everyone you know that’s on the Nice List and listen for the sound of reindeer hooves as you wait to see Santa Claus!
Join us this weekend as the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center discovers how the pioneers of our area celebrated Christmas. The “Sisters of the Union” will be showing the Pioneer Cabin to the visitors, where you can discover how the pioneers may have decorated. You can also test your knowledge of old-time traditions in a sit-down program, make old fashioned ornaments (first come, first serve basis), and enjoy a wagon ride. There will also be homemade cookies and hot chocolate to relax and unwind with.
The center will also be having a bake sale, used book sale, and used item sale. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Shadbush to help with future program funding.
Days and times include:
Sat, Dec 6 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sun, Dec 7 from noon to 4:00 pm
There will be a $5 fee per person that is good for the whole day, ages 4 and up.
All children must be accompanied by a paid adult.
This year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk will help support the Macomb County Special Olympics, Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Mi., Cat Tail Acres in Shelby Township, Mi., the Shelby Township Veterans Memorial, and the Shelby Township Lions Club. This beautiful course starts behind the Community Center, and crosses the football field at Shelby Jr High. From there it enters the Cherry Creek Golf Course and goes north on the cart path. It then enters Mae Stecker Park and circles part of the lake, returning via the golf course to the finish line.
Race Start Time: 9:00 am
Same Day Registration: 7:30 am
Registration Fee: $25
Registration is available online at both www.active.com and the www.jinglebell5krun.com The registration form can also be downloaded (Jingle Bell Run Flyer 2014) and mailed with payment to the Jingle Bell Run, 56132 Parkview, Shelby Township, MI 48316.
Packet Pickup/Registration will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Hanson’s Running Shop at 8409 Hall Road, Utica, MI 48317.
The overall male and female, male and female masters (40-59) and male and female senior masters (60+) will receive trophies.
For more information on the local charities, click on the links below:
Macomb County Special Olympics
Penrickton Center for Blind Children
Cat Tail Acres
Shelby Township Lions Club
Charter Township of Shelby 