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Post by admin on Nov 23, 2009 17:12:20 GMT -5
newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2009/1118/bulletin_board/048.html Freehold Borough Senior Citizens will host a holiday party for Freehold Borough residents age 62 and older from 1-3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Elks Lodge, Main Street. Caregivers will be provided. No take-out orders or walk-ins will be permitted. Reservations are required. Must call 732-462-1259 Nov. 23 after 10 a.m. for reservations • The Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center, 41 Center St., Freehold. will host its seventh annual Thanksgiving dinner from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 25. This is a community event. Details 732-845-5273. Dessert with Santa will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 4 at the St. Rose of Lima School gymnasium, South Street, Freehold. In addition to dessert, pictures with Santa, raffles, merchandise, baked goods, hot chocolate and cider will be available. Free crafts for children. Free admission. Details: 732-462-2646.
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Post by admin on Dec 1, 2009 7:05:48 GMT -5
Freehold schedules tree lighting event FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold will kick off the holiday season with its 18th annual tree lighting Dec. 1. Held at the Hall of Records pavilion on Main Street, the celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature music from the Rock N Roll Chorus and the Freehold Township High School Band. Santa Claus will also be on hand to greet children.. --Kim Predham www.app.com/article/20091130/NEWS/91130081/1285/LOCAL09/Freehold+schedules+tree+lighting+event |
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Post by admin on Dec 1, 2009 11:47:42 GMT -5
Freehold schedules tree lighting event FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold will kick off the holiday season with its 18th annual tree lighting Dec. 1. Held at the Hall of Records pavilion on Main Street, the celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature music from the Rock N Roll Chorus and the Freehold Township High School Band. Santa Claus will also be on hand to greet children.. --Kim Predham www.app.com/article/20091130/NEWS/91130081/1285/LOCAL09/Freehold+schedules+tree+lighting+eventOK, I can't resist. I noticed that the fcp is referring to the Christmas tree as just the tree. In a few week when they light the menorah, will that be referred to as the holiday candle? Will it be referred to as the lighting of "the candle" like we will have the tree lighting tonight? here is a good song..... |
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Post by lisas84 on Dec 1, 2009 13:04:53 GMT -5
Nope, Brian, that's totally wrong. The release I wrote did indeed refer to it as a Christmas Tree Lighting.
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Post by admin on Dec 1, 2009 13:18:41 GMT -5
Nope, Brian, that's totally wrong. The release I wrote did indeed refer to it as a Christmas Tree Lighting. Lisa, I do believe you. But, I have noticed that the FCP is mostly referring to it as a tree lighting. That is what it says in the email I received yesterday, the banner across Main Street as well as places on their web site. I did see it referred to as the Christmas Tree lighting in one place on the FCP site. I guess we can blame the APP of the omission? ;D For the most part, I am just having some fun with this topic of what to call the tree- or the holiday candle in a couple of weeks....  The song I posted still rocks. |
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Post by lisas84 on Dec 1, 2009 13:36:59 GMT -5
Brian, I am so with you. -- I'm a Jew and I always believe to "keep the Christ in Christmas." To me, "holiday season" encompasses Chanukah, Christmas, New Year's and now Kwanzaa too. But a Christmas tree is a Christmas tree when it is adorned as such. Without its dressing/finery it's just a tree!
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Post by admin on Dec 1, 2009 13:43:19 GMT -5
Brian, I am so with you. -- I'm a Jew and I always believe to "keep the Christ in Christmas." To me, "holiday season" encompasses Chanukah, Christmas, New Year's and now Kwanzaa too. But a Christmas tree is a Christmas tree when it is adorned as such. Without its dressing/finery it's just a tree! Your views are right on the money and say what really needs to be said on a serious note. On a less serious note, I am just having fun with those who are too PC and those who are also too sensitive on the other side. It is hard to pick up the tone from a post sometimes, but I do it with light hearted fun. I get a kick out of calling the menorah a holiday candle. It is really absurd to do so. That highlights how ridiculous it is to call the Christmas Tree a holiday tree, as some places do, even though, we are in the midst of a holiday season as you rightfully pointed out. Back on a serious note, all should be respectful of the varying beliefs. In the end it is a wonderful time of year. |
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Post by admin on Dec 2, 2009 6:00:15 GMT -5
Anybody go to the Christmas Tree lighting last night? Pictures to share? I didn't make it.
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Dec 2, 2009 8:18:34 GMT -5
Anybody go to the Chriwstmas Tree lighting last night? Pictures to share? I didn't make it. all the little fibers and Mrs Fiber were there..., it was a nice ..more later |
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Post by admin on Dec 11, 2009 6:06:42 GMT -5
newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2009/1209/front_page/012.htmlFreehold plans holiday events FREEHOLD — The following events will take place in Freehold Borough in December: A holiday concert will be held at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at the First Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, Freehold. The 12th annual Santa Train event, sponsored by the Freehold Borough Policemen's Benevolent Association No. 159, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Freehold Center bus station, Throckmorton and Main streets. Santa will arrive by train at noon. All children in attendance will receive a photo with Santa and a toy at no cost.B reakfast with Santa will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at Sweet Lew's Café, East Main Street, (call 732-308-1887 for reservations) and from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 19-20 at Zebu Forno, East Main Street, (call 732-845-5300 for reservations). The Downtown Freehold menorah lighting will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 in front of the Monmouth County Hall of Records on East Main Street. The lighting of a giant menorah provided by Chabad House of Marlboro will be presided over by Rabbi Kenneth Greene of Freehold Jewish Center. A cantor and organist will lead attendees in holiday songs joined by students of Freehold Jewish Center's Hebrew school. A Jolly Trolley Ride through Downtown Freehold will be held Dec. 18-20. Hosted by actors from Freehold's Center Players, the ride is geared for children and parents as it combines theater with a trolley tour of the holiday displays on homes along the historic streets of Freehold. The cast of characters will develop a storyline based on historically significant ancestors and how they may have celebrated Christmas in Freehold Borough through the decades. Monmouth Candies of Freehold will provide treats. The trolley will depart from the Monmouth County Hall of Records on East Main Street every hour from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18-19 and from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 20. Details: www.downtownfreehold.com.
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Post by admin on Dec 11, 2009 6:07:39 GMT -5
newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2009/1209/front_page/017.htmlHoliday decorating is Freehold tradition FREEHOLD — For more than 30 years, Freehold Borough has celebrated its holiday spirit by recognizing those who decorate their homes. Certificates of recognition will be awarded for homeowners' holiday decorating efforts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza, East Main Street. The Freehold Brass Ensemble, a brass band under the direction of Freehold native and Freehold Township High School Band Director Ed Gattsek, will provide musical entertainment at the awards ceremony. Santa may make a guest appearance at the event. The holiday house decorating contest is jointly sponsored by the Freehold Borough Recreation Commission and Freehold Beautiful Inc. Judging will commence between 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 14. At that time homes throughout the borough will be nominated and judged by local students who will be driven by adults through neighborhoods in the borough. Lynn Reich, who organizes the contest, explained that this year judging will also be open to volunteer families. Any family interested in volunteering to be judges may call 732-462-3357.
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Post by admin on Dec 14, 2009 8:51:14 GMT -5
Don't forget, tonight is the Menorah lighting. This week also starts the Jolly Trolley Tours and on Saturday, there is another breakfast with Santa.
All of the above is on the calendar for site visitor convenience.
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Post by Mike Rosseel on Dec 14, 2009 9:25:24 GMT -5
Just wanted to say hats off to the knights of columbus n freehold. what an amazing breakfast with santa yesterday! tons of kids, santa was amazing, just a well run great event! Thank you to all the K of C members for helping us start a family tradition! Keep Christ in Christmas!!!!
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Dec 15, 2009 12:14:00 GMT -5
Don't forget, tonight is the Menorah lighting. Nice turnout last night, Freeholders Mallet and McMarrow were on hand too, as well as News 12. |
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Post by lisas84 on Dec 15, 2009 17:41:52 GMT -5
Mike, I'm surprised you didn't see Councilman Schnurr out there this weekend selling trees and wreaths on Sunday. And the Knights also had the Columbian Club Christmas Party for the Children on Saturday, which was very well attended. Plus - there was even a blood drive on Saturday at the K of C. This was one of the big weekends for the Knights of Columbus in Freehold as far as charitable events, and they are very proud of their efforts and how many people they have supported.
Isn't that wonderful?
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Post by Mike Rosseel on Dec 15, 2009 18:47:45 GMT -5
Lisa, i was so happy for the Knights. Its the best organization in freehold in my eyes! Heard about the blood drive etc! Was so excited for them. I actually signed up to become a member. I didnt see councilmen Schurr, wish i did! Merry Christmas to you and your family Lisa!
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Post by lisas84 on Dec 15, 2009 19:27:57 GMT -5
Mike, I so agree with you. Not only the K of C, but the Elks, Legion, VFW, churches, and so many more. What a truly magnificent community. I never enjoyed such an abundance of good people before in my life before I moved to Freehold.
Thank you so much for your Christmas wishes - and same to you and your family. I love this time of year!
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Post by admin on Dec 16, 2009 17:27:04 GMT -5
Mike, Lisa and Fiber,
Good follow up on all the events. It is one thing to post about upcoming events, but it is always better to hear what people thought of them and how successful the events were. I really wanted to go to the K of C events, but was stuck working.
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Post by Mike Rosseel on Dec 16, 2009 19:37:11 GMT -5
Brian, let me tell you it was great! Great people, great food and keeping the all important Christ in Christmas! My fav event hands down this year
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The song I posted still rocks. 
