Chatham Winterfest 2019, Dec 14

Chatham’s Annual Winterfest is Saturday, December 14, 11am – 4pm.

Businesses throughout the Village of Chatham will be welcoming shoppers with special offers and unique holiday gifts. There will be a raffle to win a gift basket of goodies from participating shops in the Village. A raffle ticket will be issued with any purchase of $5 or more in a village shop and the winning number will be posted on the CABA website.

Some activities include a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Chatham Bookstore at 11:00am, a wreath-making workshop at Chatham Brewing at 11:00am, the Crandell Theater will have a free screening of the movie “Prancer” at noon , Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand at 10 Main Street from 1:00-3:00pm to visit with little ones and spread some holiday Cheer. At 3:30 there will be a reading of “The Carpenter’s Gift” by local author David Rubel as part of the library’s Authors, Artists and Community Speakers Series. Holiday cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Personalized signed Books will be available for purchase.

Students from Chatham Central School District will be on hand to provide Holiday Music and Caroling, a there will also be a Holiday Costume Crawl for adults that wish to don a costume that captures the spirit of the Holidays as they sample adult beverages at participating venues.

WinterFest Events

10:00am-3:00pm	Open House and accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army	Our Community Cares, 25 Hudson Avenue
10:00am-Noon	Nature crafts for kids	Columbia Land Conservancy, 49 Main Street
11:00am	Judy Staber and Thomas Chulak read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”	Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main Street
11:00am	Wreath-Making Workshop with Flower Blossom Farm. For more information contact Chatham Bewing at info@chathambrewing.com	Chatham Brewing, 59 Main Street
11:00am-2:00pm	Our Community Cares’ free gift wrapping event. Bring your presents for our volunteers to wrap. Donations accepted.	The Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street
11:00am-4:00pm	Chatham Freshman class fundraiser selling handmade items such as baked goods and candles, along with some apparel	17 Main Street
11:00am-7:00pm	Santa Pub Crawl. $1 Off your first drink. To win prizes dress in your favorite holiday costume, take a selfie at 3 establishments that day and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #ChathamWinterfest. Winners will be chosen at randon. Download the flyer.	Blue Plate, Yanni’s, People’s Pub. Chatham Brewing and The Chatham Grill
Noon	Free screening of “Prancer”	Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street
Noon-2:00pm	Pet pictures with Santa	Our Community Cares, 25 Hudson Avenue
Noon-3:00pm	“Have A Bite… Help A Family” fundraiser hosted by the Chatham Middle School National Junior Honor Society and PTSO. Tag sale including holiday decorations, soup samples and other tasty bites.	Christ Our Emanuel Church, 19 Park Row
1:00-3:00pm	Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus	10 Main Street
3:30pm	A reading of “The Carpenter’s Gift” by local author David Rubel as part of our Authors, Artists and Community Speakers Series. Holiday cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Personalized signed Books will be available for purchase.	Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham
9:00pm	Live music by Aaron Rothko	The People’s Pub, 36 Main Street

WinterFest Sales

15% Off Lamporium Lamps	Large selection of unique lamps	Country Upcycle. 6 Main Street. Open 11:00am-4:00pm
15% Off all Calendars	Large selection	Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main Street
$5.00 Margaritas	Lunch served	The People’s Pub, 36 Main Street