OBSERVER Staff Report

GOWANDA — Take a walk back in time, stroll downtown Gowanda, shop local and celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas. The schedule is as follows:

Friday, Dec. 6

5-7 p.m. at Gowanda Free Library, Children’s Craft

5-7 p.m. Meet Santa’s Reindeer (located outside of Persia Town Hall), sponsored by New York and Lake Erie Railroad and Wicked Glen

Bring your camera for Family Picture Time: Photos with Olaf, Elsa and Anna (Under the Marquee), Sponsored by Auto Wrench Connection.

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and make crafts at Love, INC. Sponsored and hosted by Love, INC.

5-7 p.m., free hot chocolate and cookies (cookies for contest must be dropped off by 2 p.m. Friday), Sponsored by Town of Persia

7 p.m., Tree Lighting Ceremony at Chang Hu Park

Opening Ceremony, Live Nativity and High School Choir

Sponsored by Gowanda Assembly of God and Dixieland Tree Farm

7:30 p.m. Holiday Spirit Parade to follow the Tree Lighting Ceremony

8:15 p.m. Fireworks display immediately following parade. Sponsored by Village of Gowanda and Seneca Nation of Indians

Cash Prizes Sponsored by GFD and Gowanda Chamber

Saturday, Dec. 7

10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Santa Express Train Rides; ages 13 and up: $18, 4 to 12: $12, 3 and under free! Call Becky at 241-7165 for tickets and more information!

9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Kid Craft at the Gowanda Library; pre-registration required. Sponsored by Gowanda Boosters, Fee: $10, contact Sue at 597-5929.

10:30 to 1:30 p.m., Gowanda Free Library, Cookie Decorating

10:30 to 1:30 p.m., Gowanda Free Library Adult Craft – Mosaic Craft. Call 532-3451 to pre-register.

11 a.m., Snowflake Walk Registration, walk begins at 11:15 a.m. Line up in front of Academy Place. Sponsored by Healthy Community Alliance

12 to 2 p.m., First Kid’s Hot Cocoa Contest and Gingerbread House Contest (under awning). Sponsored and Hosted by Jesse’s Home and Gifts.

12 to 3 p.m., Horse Wagon Rides, provided by Collins Draft Horse Club (behind Jesse’s)

12 to 3 p.m., Finding Dimes to be featured in Gabel Brothers store front

12:30 to 3 p.m., Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Craft Time at LOVE, Inc.

12:30 to 3 p.m., Face Painting by the Glamour Girls at LOVE, Inc.

Sponsored by Gowanda Ford

12:30 to 3 p.m., Police Car and Fire Truck Rides, in front of Hollywood Theater

1 p.m., Show at Hollywood Theater: “Every Christmas Story Ever Told.” $10 tickets sold at door.

3 p.m. NEW TIME: Closing Remarks and Award Announcements in front of Hollywood Theater.

5 p.m., Show at the Hollywood Theater: “Every Christmas Story Ever Told.” $10 tickets sold at the door.

8:30 p.m., Ugly Sweater party at The Wicked Glen.