Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Event Guide 2011

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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas 2011

The 30th Annual

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas December 9, 10, and 11, 2011

This is the 30th scintillating year of Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, where the merchants, residents, and volunteers of this lovely town open its doors and hearts to holiday visitors. Every year there’s something new – with many old favorite events that have become traditions.

The opening ceremony will be held Friday evening, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the comfort of the Bellefonte Elementary School Auditorium.

First, there’s a prelude of Christmas music by the Bellefonte Community Band.

Guests will receive a warm welcome from Mr. Charles Dickens on the steps of the Bellefonte Elementary School.

The ceremony itself will feature performances from the Nittany Knights, and local school choirs.

The finale will be a preview of A Dickens Holiday Show.

Then join your neighbors in the school lobby for a cookie and hotchocolate reception provided by the Bellefonte Moose Lodge 206.

The weekend will be ushered in with A Gaslight Gala, a posh, themed evening of exquisite comestibles, elegant service, and top-notch entertainment.

Professional singers, actors, and musicians present Victorian traditions like the Yule Log Ceremony, the Cheese Contest, cameo solos, and Dickens ever popular staging of A Christmas Carol. It’s Thursday evening, December 8, at 7 p.m. at the American Philatelic Society Building, 100 Match Factory Place. The $75 admission includes dinner and Dickens show. Reservations required. Call (814) 355-2917.

On Saturday evening, December 10 at 5 p.m., Dinner With Dickens & Company features a family buffet and themed dinner theater with interactive characters, table-side magic, the 12 days of Christmas

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photo by Cecil R. Houser Show, and various parlor games.

It’s also at the American Philatelic Society Building. Admission is $25 for adults, students and children $10, which includes buffet and Dickens’ show. Reservations can be made by calling (814) 3552917.

A Victorian High Tea & Brunch With Dickens, featuring a Dickens Holiday Show and fashion show by local Battery B Civil War Re-enactors Ladies Auxiliary will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Philatelic Society. Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Make advance reservations by calling Wendy Fultz at Cool Beans (814) 355-1178 or Carol Walker at Victorian Rose (814) 355-4737. Tickets may be picked up at the door.

One of the highlights of the weekend is the Homes Tour organized and coordinated by the Bellefonte Woman’s Club, featuring some of the town’s most beautiful Victorian homes as well as other landmarks and historical buildings. They will all be open for touring at your leisure on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at each home the day of the tour or in advance at the Train Station in Bellefonte.

The Arts and Crafts Show, organized and coordinated by Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association , will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the YMCA, the Bellefonte Elementary, and the Bellefonte Middle School

gymnasiums. In addition to crafts, the middle school will also feature local charitable sales and retail items.

Children enjoy Victorian Christmas, too with visits with Santa at the Santa House, and Breakfast with Santa, their own high tea, crafts projects at the art museum, the Victorian Christmas party, and dinner with the family at Dinner with Dickens & Company.

Don’t miss the display of gingerbread houses at the Diamond Deli. There are more inventive and creative entries every year.

The free parking and shuttle service begin at the Middle School on School Street and the High School on Bishop Street. The shuttle will make three stops. You will enjoy a ride up Linn Street for a tour of Victorian architecture.

Carriage Rides will be available Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon.

War Re-Enactment Civil groups in period dress will be on site in front of the courthouse and strolling the event locations.

You can enjoy museum concerts and displays, breakfast and visits with Santa, children’s activities, strolling musicians, carolers, and actors on the street. A talented array of musicians are presenting concerts at Trinity United Methodist Church, the Bellefonte Community Band’s annual Christmas concert is Saturday evening, and Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Community Choirs concert is Sunday evening at the Bellefonte High School.

You are encouraged to stay at one of many of Bellefonte’s finest Bed & Breakfasts, dine at our fine restaurants and eateries, and shop at many downtown specialty shops. For a full schedule of events and updates, visit www. bellefontevictorianchristmas.com.

You’ll also discover many more details inside this special guide.

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Join us for The Opening Ceremony Those who have shivered a little at past opening ceremonies at the courthouse will appreciate the indoor opening planned this year at the Bellefonte Elementary School. Come to the elementary school and be greeted by “Charles Dickens” and the Bellefonte Community Band at 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 9.

Enjoy performances by the Bellefonte Community Band, the Nittany Knights, the elementary school’s fourth- and fifth-grade choir, middle school women’s chorale, St. John’s elementary school choir, and other special performances – including a preview of It’s a Dickens Holiday Show.

Stick around for a reception of cookies and hot chocolate, provided by the Bellefonte Moose Lodge 206 – meet and greet your neighbors, and make plans for a lovely old-fashioned Victorian Christmas weekend.

The opening ceremony will be at the Bellefonte Elementary School, including the Bellefonte Community Band, the Nittany Knights, the Bellefonte Elementary School’s fourth- and fifth- grade choir, middle school women’s chorale, St. Johns Elementary Choir, and a preview of It’s A Dickens Holiday Show, here is last year’s icy stroll to the elementary school, led by Dickens himself.

photos by Brian Baney The choir from St. Johns will be there again this year.

The Nittany Knights performed at the opening ceremony last year, and will return again this year!

You’ll enjoy a return performance of the Bellefonte Elementary School’s choir at the Opening Ceremony Friday, December 9.

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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Complete Schedule of Events Thursday, December 8

7 p.m. Gaslight Gala with Charles Dickens, Philatelic building

Friday, December 9

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Brockerhoff 6:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies and concerts, Bellefonte Elementary School 8 p.m. Parlor Party, Centre County Library & Historical Museum (adults only)

Saturday, December 10

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Breakfast with Santa & Victorian Christmas Party, Lambert Hall 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show, YMCA, elementary & middle school 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Shuttle bus service and parking, middle & high school lots 10 a.m. Victorian High Tea & Brunch with Dickens, Philatelic building 10 a.m. Ancient Echoes concert, Trinity UMC 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Museum displays & Steinway piano concerts, Centre County Library & Historical Museum 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bellefonte Art Museum exhibits & local artisan sales 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Brockerhoff 11 a.m. Penn State Christmas Trombones, Trinity UMC 11:45 a.m. Santa’s arrival, on the Diamond Noon-4 p.m. Santa’s House, on the Diamond Noon St. John Evangelist Folk Choir, Trinity UMC 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Storytime & Crafts with the Elves, Centre County Library 1 p.m. Toot-In-Common, Trinity UMC 1 p.m. A Child’s Victorian High Tea & Art Activities, Bellefonte Museum 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Bellefonte Women’s Club Homes Tour, a dozen locations 2 p.m. Callanish, Trinity UMC 3 p.m. Nittany Valley Symphony Youth Flute Choir, Trinity UMC 3 p.m. A Child’s Victorian Tea & Art Activities, Bellefonte Museum 3 p.m. Gingerbread House Demonstration, Diamond Deli basement 4 p.m. Victorian Christmas Singers Concert, St. John’s Episcopal Church 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Dinner with Dickens & Company, Philatelic building 7:30 p.m. Bellefonte Community Band Christmas Concert, First Presbyterian Church 8 p.m. Parlor Party, Centre County Library & Historical Museum (adults only)

Sunday, December 11

10 a.m. Victorian High Tea & Brunch with Dickens, Philatelic building 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Shuttle bus service & parking, middle & high school lots 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show, YMCA, elementary & middle school 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Brockerhoff Noon-5 p.m. Museum displays & Steinway piano concerts, Centre County Library & Historical Museum Noon-5 p.m. Bellefonte Art Museum exhibits & local artisan sales Noon-4p.m. Santa’s House, on the Diamond 2 p.m. Penn State Graduate Woodwind Quintet, Trinity UMC 2 p.m. A Child’s Victorian High Tea & Art Activities, Bellefonte Museum 3 p.m. Penn State Aster Piano Trio, Trinity UMC 7:30 p.m. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Community Choir Concert, Bellefonte High School theatre All events and times are subject to change and weather conditions.

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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Ornament A limited-edition 2011 Christmas ornament was created featuring a photo by Mark Houser. Each ornament is initialed by the photographer. Cost is $15. The ornaments will be available at Victorian Rose, CO2, Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce at the Train Station, Bellefonte Museum for Centre County, and the information booth provided by HBI. Make sure you get this year’s ornament to start – or add to – your collection!

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In the Spirit of Christmases Past:

Dickens Classics, Characters & Events In Victorian times, entertainment was up close and personal – sing-alongs, skits, and parlor games – the Yule log, storytelling, and magicians.

Join the newly reformed Ebeneezer Scrooge and the father of modern Christmas, Mister Charles Dickens, as they bring the joyous Victorian Era to life once again at Bellefonte Victorian Christmas 2011.

Charles, Scrooge, Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig, and Miss Belle to name a few, will be on hand to perform exciting brunch – and dinnetheatre shows at the Match Factory throughout the weekend – all to benefit “Victorian Christmases future!”

A Gaslight Gala with Charles Dickens is an elegant and exclusive event to be attended by a fortunate few. Dress in Victorian garb or your holiday finery and enjoy this posh, themed evening marked

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by exquisite comestibles, doting service, top-notch entertainment, and top-shelf libations.

The feast will be catered by Hoag’s Catering.

You’ll be charmed with courseby-course interactive theatricals

by Dickens, Scrooge & Company, all for the benefit of Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Highlights of the evening include a Cheshire Cheese Contest, a wacky retelling of Twas the Night before Christmas, Miss Belle’s heartfelt rendition of the timeless carol, Oh Holy Night,

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and the staging of Dickens’ everpopular A Christmas Carol.

The gala is Thursday evening, December 8 beginning at 7 p.m. at the American Philatelic Society Building at Match Factory Place.

The cost is $75 per person and tickets may be reserved by calling (814) 355-2917. They can be picked up at the Train Station or at the door.

Dinner with Dickens & Company is more of a family affair – a dinner - theatre buffet with interactive characters, tableside magic, parlor games, and the Dickens troupe presenting the 12 Days of Christmas show.

When is too much of a good thing too much? Find out during a hilarious rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas. “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...”

This, too, is being presented at the American Philatelic Society building, timed so the whole family may attend – from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 10. Victorian costumes are encouraged but not required.

Cost for the buffet, catered

by Hoag’s Catering, and the Dickens show is $25 for adults; $10 for students and children.

Reservations can be made by calling (814) 355-2917. You may pick up tickets at the Train Station in Bellefonte or at the door.

The Victorian High Tea & Brunch with Dickens offers two opportunities to enjoy Dickens characters presenting Merry Magic, the Ho-Ho-Ho Contest, Sing-along Songs, and an engaging staging of A Christmas Carol.

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photos by Cecil R. Houser Charles Dickens, the father of modern Christmas, re-tells his classic tale of holiday redemption in true interactive style. Willing audience members star in Mr. Dickens’ skit in such roles as Jacob Marley, The Visiting Ghosts, and the old skinflint himself, Ebeneezer Scrooge.

Make your reservations for either Saturday, December 10 or Sunday, December 11 at 10 a.m. The Philatelic Society is the venue, Hoag’s provides the high tea & brunch, and there will be a fashion show by the Battery B

Ladies Auxiliary.

The cost for all this is just $25 for adults and $15 for youth. For reservations and tickets, contact: Wendy Fultz at Cool Beans (814) 355-1178 or Carol Walker at Victorian Rose (814) 355-4737.

Strolling characters, carolers, and musicians will appear everywhere all Victorian Christmas weekend – in the streets, at the crafts fairs, in and out of shops. Mr. Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob & Mrs. Cratchet, and the Fezzwigs will be here, to name a few. Play along as

they engage you, the good citizens of Bellefonte and beloved visitors, in various conversations and charitable works. Be sure to hail them, and one other, with a hearty Good Day and a heartfelt Happy Christmas!

Be on the lookout for: Charles Dickens Ebeneezer Scrooge Bob and Mrs. Cratchet Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig The Ghost of Christmas Present Miss Belle Miss Fanny Scrooge Mon & Fri. 7:30 – 7:30 Tues., Wed., Thurs.

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The Joys of Childhood Christmas is especially precious when there are children present.

Their joy, wonder, and awe are contagious! Take your favorite child to Victorian Christmas 2011. There are an attractive number of events planned for children and families.

Santa will arrive in grand style on his shiny red “limousine” – at 11:30 a.m. Saturday on the Diamond. He’ll be holding court at The Santa House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11.

Make reservations for the whole family at the Dinner with Dickens – a buffet dinnertheatre event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American Philatelic Society. You’ll enjoy a great buffet served by Hoag’s Catering, plus interactive characters, table-side magic, the 12 Days of Christmas show, and various parlor games all will enjoy.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Call (814) 355-2917 for reservations. Dress the whole family in Victorian garb if you want!

There’s a new location for Breakfast with Santa and Victorian Christmas Children’s Party – Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lambert Hall on Blanchard Street. Cost for a full breakfast is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Free crafts and activities, free children’s caricatures by Chip Mock, and free visits with Santa even if they are not attending the breakfast.

Always a favorite, A Child’s Victorian Tea is served three times during the weekend, at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m.

Sunday – at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County. The cost is $10 for each child. Call (814) 355-9606 for reservations.

New this year, a free art session for children called Art with Artists for Kids, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bellefonte Art Museum.

Just drop in. Activities include making cards and decorations for the holidays. Parents are asked to stay with the kids for this event.

Take the kids inside the Centre County Library for a warm welcome and holiday fun. On Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., it’s

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Story Time and Crafts with the Elves.

Give the whole family a taste of the pace of yesteryear – horse-drawn carriage rides are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with tickets available at the Brockerhoff, $7.50 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and under.

There are surprises on every corner – strolling carolers, magicians, Dickens characters, and Civil War re-enactors. Bring your camera and create a family gallery of holiday memories of the 2011 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. photos by Brian Baney

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Bellefonte Women’s Club Homes Tour:

A Peek inside Bellefonte’s "Best-Dressed" Homes

The Victorian Christmas Homes Tour is a highlight of this weekend event. It’s a chance to look inside some of the homes, buildings, and B&Bs that you’ve admired from afar. The event is a cooperative effort of the Bellefonte Women’s Club and the Homes Tour Committee.

Fresh garlands and red holly berries, twinkling candles and warm fireplaces, elegant trees with heirloom ornaments, scents of pine and cinnamon, sounds of cantatas and orchestras – these homes have been lovingly decorated and opened to the public just for this special event.

This self-guided tour takes place from 2 to 7 p.m., at your leisure, many can be reached on foot from downtown, a few may require a short drive.

Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for wellbehaved children under 12.

Tickets are on sale now, and you can pick up a brochure with the full listing of homes at Plumbs Drug Store, CO2, Woodring’s Floral Gardens in Bellefonte and State College, and the Train Station in Bellefonte.

Tickets will be available the day of the tour at the HBI booth and at each home on tour Saturday. You may visit in any order:

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The Forge House

Rev. Keith & Linda Koch 110 Forge Road (A worthwhile drive)

Inn at Walnut Acres

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Richard J. Payne, Proprietor 699 Weaver Hill Road (A worthwhile drive)

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Music, Magic & Merriment The sounds of Christmas can be heard all over the town - all weekend long. From Friday’s opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Bellefonte Community Band, Nittany Knights, and local choirs to the grand finale, the Victorian Christmas Community Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, music will raise the holiday spirit in every heart.

There are sing-along songs at the Victorian High Tea & Brunch, carolers roaming the streets, Steinway piano concerts at the historical museum, and a soloist singing Oh, Holy Night at the Gaslight Gala.

Trinity United Methodist Church is filled with instruments

and song from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, including folk, trombones, flutes, Celtic, piano, choirs, and a woodwind quintet.

The Bellefonte Community Band presents its Christmas concert Saturday evening at the First Presbyterian Church. The Victorian Christmas Singers present their concert Saturday at 4 p.m. at St. John’s. You never know when the Dickens troupe will break into song – at special presentations and while roaming the festive streets.

Enjoy the Victorian Christmas Community Choir Concert, directed by Miriam Locklin, Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte High School

theatre. Larger than the churches where this popular concert was once held, the high school should accommodate everyone who wants to attend. For many, this top-notch presentation is their “official beginning” to the Christmas season.

All of the musical performances are free, with the exception of those at the Gaslight Gala, High Tea & Brunch, and Dinner with Dickens – all held at the American Philatelic Society building. Make your reservations today and see the article about the Dickens feasts in this issue.

Here’s a complete list of musical and theatrical events at Victorian Christmas, all free except noted with an *.

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Thursday, December 8

7 p.m. Gaslight Gala with Charles Dickens, Philatelic building*

Friday, December 9

6:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies and concerts, Bellefonte Elementary School, Nittany Knights, Bellefonte Community Band, choirs from Bellefonte elementary, middle school, and St. John’s

Saturday, December 10

10 a.m. Victorian High Tea & Brunch with Dickens, Philatelic building* 10 a.m. Ancient Echoes concert, Trinity UMC 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Museum displays & Steinway piano concerts, Centre County Library & Historical Museum 11 a.m. Penn State Christmas Trombones, Trinity UMC 11:45 a.m. Santa’s arrival, on the Diamond, with a Brass Band Noon St. John Evangelist Folk Choir, Trinity UMC 1 p.m. Toot-In-Common, Trinity UMC 2 p.m. Callanish, Trinity UMC 3 p.m. Nittany Valley Symphony Youth Flute Choir, Trinity UMC 4 p.m. Victorian Christmas Singers Concert, St. John’s Episcopal Church 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Dinner with Dickens & Company, Philatelic building* 7:30 p.m. Bellefonte Community Band Christmas Concert, First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, December 11

10 a.m. Victorian High Tea & Brunch with Dickens* Noon-5 p.m. Museum displays & Steinway piano concerts, Centre County Library & Historical Museum 2 p.m. Penn State Graduate Woodwind Quintet, Trinity UMC 3 p.m. Penn State Aster Piano Trio, Trinity UMC 7:30 p.m. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Community Choir Concert, Bellefonte High School theatre

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Specializing in off-site catering and pick up orders including football tailgates on Saturdays Rent Celebration Hall for Banquets, Receptions and Conferences NEW! Special order cakes and other bakery items

2280 Commercial Blvd.

State College, PA 16801 (near the Nittany Mall)

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Red Horse Tavern Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Weekend Specials

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Gifts Made by Hand - From the Heart The Arts & Crafts Show is a cooperative effort of the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association and The Bellefonte Arts & Craft Fair Committee.

This is a wonderful place to start – or finish – your Christmas shopping. You may be assured that these hand-made pieces are made in the U.S.A. – in the best traditions of quality and taste.

You’ll find framed artwork and photos, handmade jewelry and pottery, cozy clothing and needlework, glass and wood, handy housewares, and pretty decorations. Toys for the kids, thoughtful gifts for men, and plenty of stocking stuffers are on sale in three different town venues.

Vendors will show off their artfully made wares on Saturday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 11

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bellefonte YMCA on High Street, the Bellefonte Elementary School on the corner of Allegheny and Linn Streets, and – new this year – the Bellefonte Middle School on School Street.

Bellefonte Middle School will feature handcrafted artisan works, local non-profit organization fundraisers, and buy – and sell

vendors. If you’re taking the shuttle bus from the high school and middle school, the middle school arts and crafts show will be your shopping stop nearest the car!

Food concessions will be available at all three, and there are plenty of hometown lunches, dinners, snacks, and sweet treats available throughout Bellefonte.

photo by Cecil R. Houser

The Days of Victorian Christmas Game Get to know Bellefonte’s merchants and services – and you could win a lovely Bellefonte gift basket! Many Bellefonte merchants and restaurants are sponsoring the Days of Victorian Christmas Game Saturday and Sunday.

Look for the signs in the windows and visit participating

Deli

businesses to pick up your game piece and instructions. Take your completed game to the Bellefonte Art Museum for Center County, 133 North Allegheny Street, in order to enter. The drawing will be held at the Bellefonte Community Choir Concert Sunday evening.

You need not be present to win.

103 N. Allegheny St. Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 353-3354

The generous gift basket contains gift certificates and items from the participating merchants and restaurants as well as a 2011 BVC ornament. It’s valued in the hundreds of dollars. Play the Victorian Christmas Game and support Bellefonte’s proud merchants and restaurants.

Classy Kuts Hair Design Free Wax with any Chemical Service Nov. 25 thru Dec. 31, 2011

Mon-Fri: 8am-2:30pm; Sat: 8:00am-2pm

Welcome to Victorian Bellefonte!

We have homemade soups and sandwiches!

Free 16oz drink with any sandwich!

Hours: Tue & Thu 10–7, Fri 10–5, Sat 9–2, Closed Sun & Mon

205 W. High Street, Bellefonte • (814) 353-1736 Please mention this ad when you come in.

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Your local sports cards, C.C.G., table top, and role playing game store

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Organized play for Baseball Pack Wars, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dungeons & Dragons, and much more!

Come in & play at

131 West High Street next to the YMCA in Bellefonte

Call us: (814) 355-1137

Or follow us on Facebook or Twitter: Jake’s Cards and Games

December 9, 10, 11, 2011

Bill Shreffler 1028 Old 220 Road Bellefonte, PA 16823

Phone: (814) 355-9370 Fax: (814) 355-1065

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides There’s an extra opportunity to experience a horse-drawn carriage ride at this year’s Victorian Christmas. On Friday evening, from 6 to 9 p.m. there is a special offering of personally reserved carriage rides for those who would like to tour the town, be driven to dinner, or taken to the opening ceremonies. For pricing and reservations, please contact Melissa at Melissa.hershey@gmail.com.

Friday evening, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – custom rides by reservation

photo by Brian Baney

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – rides leaving the Brockerhoff, adults $7.50 and $5 for children age 12 and under

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 pm. – rides leaving the Brockerhoff, adults $750 and $5 for children 12 and under

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Woodring’s

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Poinsettias from our own Greenhouse!

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Store of the year 4 years running Locally Owned and Operated

HOURS:

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9:00-6:00, Wed., Sat. 9:00-5:00 Call for extended holiday hours

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814-880-5353

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Thanks to These Good Neighbors The Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the following individuals, businesses, and organizations for their support and generous contributions.

Come Join Us For

Historic Bellefonte Inc. Bellefonte Borough & borough employees th Bellefonte YMCA Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce Bellefonte Fire Department & Fire Police American Philatelic Society Bellefonte Area School District administration, school board & staff Bellefonte School Choirs, Fine Arts, and Drama students

The 30 Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Warm wishes & great holiday dishes at

Cafe on the Park where friends & family meet!

Seasonal favorites —

• holiday tea Platter • chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad, fresh fruit, roll and fresh-baked cookie — $9.95

• dessert Combos • Hot chocolate & biscotti Peppermint mocha & warm gingerbread Pot of tea & fresh-baked Madelines Every Day favorites — Baked Oatmeal • quiche Home-style Soups Sandwiches & organic Salads & Penn State ice cream

Featuring for the Second Year

Dickens & Company For Providing Breakfast and Housing for Dickens Troupe Performers: The McCafferty House B&B The Barnard House B&B Kent & Mary Addis

A Gaslight Gala with Dickens

For Providing Meals For the Dickens Troupe Performers: Dinner with Dickens & Company Hoag’s Catering at Celebration Hall CoolVictorian Beans CoffeeHigh & Tea Tea & Brunch with Dickens Pizza Mia Dickens Strolling Character, Carolers & Musicians Café On The Park

Woman’s Club Holiday Homes Tour Arts & Crafts Show Bellefonte Historical & Cultural Association Breakfast with Santa and Victorian Christmas Bellefonte Women’s Club Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 Children’s Party Governor’s SponsorshipSanta’s Level - $500 - $1,000 House Gingerbread House Contest Bellefonte Moose Lodge Bellefonte Kiwanis ClubDrawn Carriage Rides Horse HealthSouth Trinity Fulton Bank United Methodist Church Concerts First National Bank of Pennsylvania Bellefonte Community Band Christmas Concert Senator Jake Corman & Friends SPE FederalBVC CreditCommunity Union Choir Concert James L Green Attorney At Law Civil War Re-Enactment Groups The Bellefonte Christmas celebration Game would not be The DaysVictorian of Victorian Christmas possible without the coordination and support of a dedicated committee and community volunteers.

FREE Shuttle Bus Service & Parking Queen Sponsorship Level - $1,100 - $5,000

Happy Holidays!

325 W high St.

across from Talleyrand Park & the Train station

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Bellefonte Woman’s Club

James L. Green Attorney At Law Bellefonte Moose Lodge 206

Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094

Senator Jake Corman & Friends

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas 2011

Antiques & ArtisAn GAllery

Victorian High Tea & Brunch with Dickens Saturday, December 10

with this ad through 12/31/11

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Sunday, December 11 Seating Takes Place at 10:00 a.m.

Includes: Brunch Catered by Hoag’s Catering, Dickens Holiday and a Fashion Show by Battery B Ladies Auxiliary.

American Philatelic Society

107 south Allegheny st. (next to Dairy Queen) Bellefonte, PA 16823

100 Match Factory Place

Cost $25.00 per person Youth $15.00

814.404.1565

For Reservations and Tickets please contact: Wendy Fultz @ Cool Beans 355-1178 Carol Walker @ Victorian Rose 355-4737

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December 9, 10, 11, 2011

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The Centre County Gazette invites you to join us for

The 30th Annual

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2011

Evnet Event Guide

December 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2011