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Winterfest events set for Downtown Newark 4:52 p.m., Nov. 28, 2006--Downtown Newark is decking its shops and restaurants with boughs of holly and sprucing up with festive decorations for the holiday storefront-decorating contest, as part of the annual Winterfest celebration. Judging will take place Wednesday, Nov. 29, and the winners will be announced Friday, Dec. 1. Last year, 40 businesses took part. Winterfest will be held from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, on the Academy Building Lawn with caroling, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and cider, carriage rides, tree lighting, ice carvings, the decorating contest award ceremony and last, but not least, a visit from Santa. Newark's first Reindeer Run and Romp will be held that evening, as well, to benefit Special Olympics of Delaware. Another popular Winterfest feature is the Downtown Newark Coupon Corner offering discounts on food and gifts from downtown merchants. Don't forget Wonderful Winter Wednesdays, Nov. 29, and Dec. 6, 13 and 20, with refreshments, entertainment, free parking from 3 p.m. and great deals on merchandise and food. Take a break with free holiday movies at 11 a.m., December Saturdays at the Newark Cinema Center. For free admission, bring a nonperishable food donation for the Newark Area Welfare Committee's Holiday Basket and year-round Emergency Food Closet. Movies include A Christmas Story, sponsored by Captain Blue Hen Comics, Dec. 2; It's A Wonderful Life, Dec. 9; White Christmas, Dec. 16; and The Polar Express, sponsored by the Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center, Dec. 23. Brunch with Santa will take place at Caffé Gelato, 90 East Main St., from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16. Activities include gingerbread house decorating and gift wrapping, and free visits with Santa, with a photographer on hand. For more information or reservations, call (302) 738-5811. Santa's Workshop with will be held from Tuesday-Saturday, Dec. 19-23, at Lieberman's Bookstore, 45 East Main St. Visit with Santa, have pictures taken, create handmade craft presents and send greetings to service men and women. Visits with Santa are free; pictures and crafts available for a fee. Downtown Newark gift certificates are always popular and are accepted at 70 downtown shops and restaurants. They may be purchased at Formal Affairs, 127 East Main St.; Village Imports, 165 East Main St. (Trader's Alley); the City Parking Office, 45 East Main St.; City Hall, 220 Elkton Rd.; or online at [www.enjoydowntownnewark.com]. Remember parking is free all day, every day from Saturday, Dec. 16, to Monday, Jan. 1. |
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