On behalf of the Christmas Time in Arthur Committee, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make the 4 th Annual Christmas Time in Arthur event a success! Thank you to all of the generous businesses and people in the community of Arthur who donated money, raffle prizes, items (patio heaters, pop-up tents, picnic tables, craft supplies, food, etc), their talents, and/or their time to make these events a reality, and to keep this going year after year. We could not do this without your good will and kindness.
A big thank you goes out to:
Township of Wellington North
Arthur Chamber of Commerce
Arthur BIA
Mellissa Magloughlen
Debby and Rick Keown
Arthur School of Art
Arthur Foodland
Sincerely, Casi Gray Photography
Arthur Cash and Carry
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Helena Rooyakkers and the Metz Musicians
Arthur Fire Department
McLean Crest Orchards
Nancy Val
Laura Burns
Our many Grade 8 and high school volunteers
Arthur Pentecostal Assembly
IScreamm Cone Company
Arthur Agricultural Society
Sterre Café
Small Town Crafts & Designs
Sue Copley - Scents with Sue
Helen Murray
Donna’s Little Crafts
Creations by Kat
All About Me
Doug Beatty & Sons
Musashi Auto Parts
Tobler & Sons Trucking
Ivan Armstrong Trucking
Abate Packers
Woods, Clemens, Fletcher & Cronin Professional Corp.
Kyle Ferguson – Brokerlink Agent
Coverups Flooring & Bath
Brown Insurance Group
Boggs Financial
Walker Industries
Checkley Concrete
Checkley Excavating
RBC Arthur Branch
Copernicus Educational Products
Arthur OptiMrs.
Arthur OPTIMIST
Arthur Lions Club
Township of Wellington North Roads Department
Danielle Leies – Thirty One Gifts
Walsh’s Pharmacy Arthur
Rosenglitter Care Farm
Spare Parts Metal Arts
Lynn White Painting
The Local Grinch
Colors From Afar
Impact Physiotherapy & Performance
Thank you to the people of Arthur and surrounding area who attended these events, and supported our small business and not-for-profit organizations. The Village of Arthur is a very special community because of the people who live here, and who care about making it a welcome and safe place to raise families and thrive. Thank you to everyone who supported the Arthur Foodbank. In these trying times, there are so many people who are struggling to make ends meet and are in need of a little help, especially around the holidays. If you have not yet made a donation to the Arthur Foodbank, please consider doing so.
We have lots of wonderful ideas to try to bring more people together in the community for next year’s event, and hopefully make the Christmas Time in Arthur weekend a tradition that will last for many years to come. If you would like to get involved in the planning/organizing of next year’s Christmas Time in Arthur festivities, have some new ideas for events you would like to share, or would like to volunteer at one of the events, there will be a planning meeting in early 2024 that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, and a safe, happy, and healthy 2024!
Warm Winter Wishes from Ronda Smith and Sheila Shaw, your Christmas Time in Arthur Co-coordinators
The winners of our raffles, gingerbread house decorating contest, and baking contest are as follows:
Baking Contest:
Shortbread: 1 st – Sabrina Balch, 2 nd – Ann Whale, 3 rd – Michelle Murchison
Butter Tarts: 1 st – Michelle Murchison, 2 nd – Ann Whale
Fudge: 1 st – Michelle Murchison, 2 nd – Ann Whale
Cinnamon Buns: - Rick Keown
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest:
1 st – Garrett Smith
2 nd – Dallas VanGerven
3 rd – Ben Wickens
Raffles:
#1 – Movie Night Basket – Amanda Dexter
#2 – Proud Hockey Parents Basket – Doreen Smith
#3 - Ho Ho Ho Comforter - Frank Clausing
#4 – Christmas Warmth Basket – Kim LeGresley
#5 – Scentsy Basket – Carol Way
#6 – Cozy Night In – Laird More
#7 – Men’s Pack – Nancy Croft
#8 – Women’s Pack – Louise Dingman
#9 – Kids Pack – Helena Rooyakkers
#10 - Take Time to Smell the Flowers – Doreen Smith
#11 – Treat yourself – Betty Denhartog
#12 – Pampered Chef - Sherri Shaw
#13 - Happy Grinch-Mas!! - Lily Magloughlen
The prizes will be available for pick-up at Impact Physiotherapy & Performance (located on the 2 nd floor above the Arthur Public Library) from 9:30am-5pm Monday to Thursday, and until 3pm on Friday.
Christmas Time In Arthur Schedule Below!
Sunday, November 19th
27 th Annual Arthur Lions Christmas Craft Sale – 9am-2:30pm @ Arthur Community Centre
Over 80 Vendors of Handcrafted Items, Free Admission, Hot Food, Toonie Draw & Penny Table
Friday, November 24th
9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Children’s Christmas Crafts @ Arthur Curling Club – Sponsored by Arthur School of Art and Arthur Foodland **REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!**
1-3 pm – Photos with Santa by "Sincerely, Casi" outside @ Arthur Cash & Carry Cabin – Sponsored by Arthur Cash & Carry
3:30 pm – Community Baking Contest @ Arthur Curling Club. Must be 18+ to participate. Sponsored by Walker Industries and Arthur Optimist Club **pre-registration required**
4-6 pm – Public Skating @ Arthur Arena – Sponsored by the Township of Wellington North
5-6:30pm – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church – Tickets $18 at the door.
Eat in or Take out!
6:30pm – Christmas Carols and Live Music @ Arthur Cenotaph with Helena Rooyakkers and the Metz Musicians
7 pm – Community Christmas Tree Lighting @ Arthur Cenotaph with special guest Geronimo the Reindeer!
Sponsored by Armstrong Trucking, Musashi Auto Parts, Copernicus, Checkley Concrete and Checkley Excavating
Saturday November 25th
9am-2 pm – Outdoor Christmas Market on Charles Street East
· Parking available for patrons in the lot behind the TD Bank and Arthur Post Office
10am – 1 pm– Community Christmas Bake Sale @ St. John’s Parish Hall
10am-1pm - 3rd annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest **REGISTRATION CLOSED* @ St. John’s Parish Hall – Come out and vote for your favorite gingerbread house during the bake sale! Sponsored by the IScreamm Cone Company, Opti-Mrs Club and Arthur Lions Club
10-11:30am – Family Scavenger Hunt (scavenger hunt list pick-up at the Outdoor Market) – Sponsored by the Christmas Time in Arthur Committee
11:30am-1:30pm - Arthur Optimist BBQ and Arthur Legion Chili Event (both located beside the Arthur Royal Bank)
11:30-1:30 pm – Arthur United Church Christmas Luncheon & Bazaar @ Arthur United Church
3 pm – Children’s Christmas Movie @ St. John’s Parish Hall – Sponsored by Musashi Auto Parts Canada
7 pm – Arthur OptiMRS. Santa Clause Parade – theme: “Canadian Sports”
· Come visit with Santa immediately after the parade at the Arthur Fire Hall. The Arthur food bank will be collecting food donations at this event! For more info see foodbank page.
8:45 pm – Family Christmas Movie @ St. John’s Parish Hall – Sponsored by Musashi Auto Parts Canada
**To pre-register for events email;
Craft and Create Sock Snowmen Saturday, November 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Library Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
There will also be a Christmas Scavenger hunt November 24th and 25th at the Library
*** To Pre-register at https://wellington.libnet.info/events****
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Foodbank Donation Bins will be at all event locations during the weekend. Foodbank will also be collecting donations during the Parade! Help us bring in as much non-perishable food as we can for the Arthur Foodbank this holiday season!
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors and Event Organizers!
Checkley Concrete
Checkley Excavating
