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Jingle Jog & Holiday Happenings

Jingle Jog and Holiday Happenings event on Saturday December 1!


You won’t want to miss this year’s holiday line-up:


3:00 p.m.-- Holiday Bazaar and refreshments available in the trail parking lot on E. Third Ave. next to DaVinci’s Pub.  Mingle with your neighbors, enjoy a hot beverage, and browse the booths of local artisans and craftsmen offering holiday gifts for sale.

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3:30 p.m.—Excitement builds as The Jingle Jog 5K Race speeds off the starting line at Collegeville Station on W. Third Ave., then meanders through the streets of Collegeville and the Perkiomen Trail.  Registration for the race begins at 2:00 p.m.  Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to males and females in the following age groups: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over (overall winners not eligible for age group awards). Tee-shirts will be given to all participants who register while supplies last. Race finishers can enjoy refreshments at the Trail Parking Lot.  Register now at www.u2canrun.org .


4:00 to 6:00 p.m.—Enjoy carol singing, a program of wonderful local musical talent, and show off your wild and wacky pitching skills in the fun Snowball Throw Contest!  All festivities will be held in the trail parking lot on E. Third Ave. next to DaVinci’s Pub.  And for those who were given or inherited undesirable sweaters, then we have the perfect contest for you--The Ugly Sweater Contest!  Contestants can register at the event, and winners will be selected by the crowd and a prize will be awarded.

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5:00 - 5:15 p.m.—Santa Arrives!


5:30 p.m.Tree Lighting


Sponsored by PNC Bank, Edward Jones - Office of Justin Bartolomucci, Miller Turetsky Rule & McLennan and Sol Angel

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