Please make plans to join us in the morning (17) at 10:00 AM for a Ribbon Cutting at First Baptist Church.   FBC recently completed renovations on their Children's Wing as well as the Youth Wing, and they are now ready to celebrate.   We will gather at the outside entrance to the children's wing on Main Street (look for the balloons).  The team will invite everyone inside for a tour of both areas.   Thank you.

Two (attachments):1. ChristmasOpen House List of Participants and Activities - Christmas Open House will take place on Thursday evening (18) from 5:00 - 7:30 and Saturday (20) from 10:00 - 2:30. Please join us throughout the town as we encourage SHOPPING SMALL / SHOPPING & DINING LOCAL throughout the season.  A Christmas Story is the theme for our Window Decor Contest, Open House & Christmas Parade. 

2. Christmas Parade Entry Form - The parade will take place on Monday, December 6 / start time 6:00 PM.   Join in the fun!    

Thank you to the following sponsors:Window Decor Sponsor: The First National Bank of  Tom BeanCarriage Ride Sponsor: McDonaldsHope Bucks Sponsor: SWARK.TodaySaturday Christmas Open House Presenting Sponsors: Hempstead County Title & Kiwanis Club of HopeChristmas Parade Presenting Sponsor: Farmers Bank & Trust 

Thank you to ALL who chose to participate in BE THE LIGHT!  We appreciate you! 
The City of Hope will turn the lights on before Christmas Open House on Thursday evening.  Also - we want to offer a huge thank you to the Hope Beautification Committee and Hope Tourism for adding to the downtown lights and displays each year.   ENJOY!!!

Upcoming Christmas Community Coffees:
December 8 - Farmers Bank & Trust

December 15 - Lance & Associates Real Estate