When: Second Friday after Thanksgiving December 2, 2011 6pm   Where: Guilford Town Green   Info Phone: (203) 453-9677   email: chamber@guilfordct.com   web: www.GuilfordCT.com   Organization: Guilford Chamber of Commerce
The holiday season is ushered in on the Town Green with the singing of carols and the lighting of the tree. A tradition for over 50 years, Guilfordites, friends and visitors gather together in celebration of the season. Many organizations plan events this same evening such as the "Candlelite walk on Broad Street", craft exhibits, holiday concerts and church suppers. An evening filled with sights and sounds around the Guilford Green. This year's festivities include a performances by local talent. Everything begins at 6:00pm. Lighting of the Tree is sponsored by the Guilford Chamber of Commerce and the Guilford Parks, Recreation and Seniors Department, who this year jointly purchased a new set of LED lights for the tree. It is estimated these new lights will save between 80% and 90% in electrical cost per year!

Guilford Holiday Happenings Schedule of Events

Friday December 2

2011 Guilford Chamber Ornaments for sale at local merchants.

Guilford Dollars and Past year ornaments available at Chamber of Commerce 1300 Boston Post Road.

Hand Bell Choir Concert 6 to 6 30pm at St George Church, cost: free will donation to benefit Meals on Wheels. Sponsored by North Guilford Congregation Church.

Elm City Girls Choir Concert 7pm at the 1st Church of Christ Scientist cost: free will donation to benefit Meals on Wheels.

The Stroll on Broad Street traffic free Candlelight walk 6pm to 9pm

Cookies for the Community St. George Church (free) immediately following the Tree Lighting.

Joys of Christmas Boutique St George Church Parish Center 10 am to 7pm.

Guilford High School Voices, Concert Choir & Symphony Orchestra Tree Lighting Concerts. 7:30 PM & 9 PM First Congregational Church on the Green Cost: $10 per ticket. Tickets available @ La Rosticceria in Villiage Walk shopping center. Sponsor: GHS Music Department.

The Guilford and Clinton offices of Pearce Real Estate will hold their Annual Cocoa Café on Friday, December 2nd from 5-7 p.m. on the front lawn of their Guilford office located at 88 Broad Street on the Guilford Green, in conjunction with the Guilford Tree Lighting and Town festivities. Hot chocolate and peppermint sticks will be served as a fundraiser for the Guilford Food Bank.  Voluntary donations of cash or Big Y coins will be gratefully accepted.  

Christ Church Guilford 11 Park Street Chili Supper 5:00-7:00 p.m.ECW Cookie Sale 5:00-7:00p.m.Original Artwork for sale by Guilford Artist Audrey Monroe 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Saturday December 3rd

Breakfast with Santa A breakfast at the First Congregational Church on the Green  from 9 to 11am  $5/adult, $3/ child under 12 years, and $7 for a picture with Santa       (to benefit Pligrim Fellowship)

Guilford High School Voices, Concert Choir & Symphony Orchestra Tree Lighting Concerts. 7:30 PM & 9 PM First Congregational Church on the Green Cost: $10 per ticket. Tickets available @ La Rosticceria in Villiage Walk shopping center. Sponsor: GHS Music Department.

Sunday December 4th

9th Annual Christmas Fair St George Church Hall 8 :30 am to 2pm.

Other dates

Sunday, December 11th:  Soup and Bread Supper.  At the First Congregational Church on the Green, 6 - 7:30pm.  $8 admission for a variety of homemade soups, bread, and dessert; $5/quart for take home soup.  (To benefit Pilgrim Fellowship

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