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Jingle Jog & Holiday Happenings – December 8th

Collegeville’s Fourth Annual Jingle Jog and Holiday Happenings Event To Mark the Opening of the 2013 Holiday Season!

This year’s Jingle Jog and Holiday Happenings event on Saturday, Dec. 7 offers tons of fun for Collegeville-area families!

At 3 p.mThe 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 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. Registration details are available at www.u2canrun.org.

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Meanwhile in the trail parking lot on E. Third Ave. next to DaVinci’s Pub, the Holiday Bazaaropens.  Non-racers can enjoy searching for unique gifts, games, and partake of the hot mid-afternoon barbeque and hot and cold refreshments served up by the volunteers of the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation.

From 4 to 6 p.m.  those attending can enjoy carol singing and the gifted performers of The Community Music School and The Dance Depot, along with other local musical talent.

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From 5 to 5:15 p.m. magically, Santa Arrives down Main Street in his sleigh from the North Pole!

At 5:30 p.m. Santa lights the Collegeville Tree! 

And there’s more! Following the festivities, everyone is invited to warm up at DaVinci’s Pubnext to the trail parking lot, where those over age 21 can enjoy a reception featuring complimentary beer and wine.

This event is organized for the community by the non-profit Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC); for more information, please feel free to contact Rachael Morrison atmanager@collegevilledevelopment.org or telephone 610 454 1050.

Sponsors to date include DaVinci’s Pub

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