Johnsburg, Lights On Celebration!

Lights On In Johnsburg NY!   It’s a Celebration & You’re Invited!
Lights On” In Johnsburg Celebration, “Lights On” begins the first full weekend after Thanksgiving, For over 40 years the Town of Johnsburg has celebrated this seasonal event with lights & music & laughter.

Lights on Weekend 2 – December 1, 2, & 3

Friday, Dec 1st at 5:30. This year we will be lighting up community trees at both ends of the business district; at the Tannery Pond Center and across the street from the Phoenix Inn. Additionally, the Depot Museum Team under the direction of Linda Quintavalle will light up the night with animated lighted holiday light features. The North Creek station, the Owens’ House, and the Riverfront Park Pavillion will all be fully dressed in holiday style. Lights will remain on through the holiday season.

At the official ceremony at Tannery Pond Community Center the Johnsburg Pop Singers will entertain with traditional Holiday Songs outside at Tannery Pond Center, under the direction of Katy Ashe

Three of our community pastors will lead us in a nondenominational candlelight service followed by our elected officials who will offer a few words of hope and encouragement, and community. To the singing of “Oh Christmas Tree” by The Pop Singers, the official lighting of the newest community tree will be lit.

In collaboration with Gem Radio Theater, the Depot will also present Mrs. Claus and her Rein “Dears’ who will perform “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” plus a short bell musical routine outside. Then they will beckon all in attendance into Tannery Pond Center for a visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and light refreshments. All are welcome.

December 1st  – Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-4343.  Preschool Story Hour & Crafts with Wendy at the library. This month’s theme:  The Holidays – for 3 to 5-year-olds.

Now through December 16th “The Art of Illustration” exhibit at Tannery Pond, Widlund Gallery. See the children’s book illustrations of Jan Palmer, Kate Hartley, and Anthony Richichi.  To register: [email protected]

December 2nd from 7 am – 11 am – Breakfast with Santa.  North Creek Fire Dept 134 Main Street North Creek NY.  Children 11 and under $7.00 – Adults 12 and UP $10.  Breakfast includes: Pancakes and Syrup, Scrambled eggs, Sausage or Bacon, Juice, Coffee or Tea, Each child gets a gift from Santa

December 2nd – 9 am to 5 pm & December 3rd – 10 am to 2 pm.  Craft Vendor Fair Johnsburg Central School North Creek NY.  $40 per 10’x10′ Booth add S10 for electricity Proceeds go to Johnsburg Central School Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

December 2nd 9 am-3 pm.  Winter Ski Swap – Johnsburg Central School Cafetorium.  Donations of gently used equipment can be made Friday, Dec 1,3 pm-5 pm at the JCS  Cafetorium, and will be accepted on the day of the Swap. Donations benefit the Johnsburg Youth Committee.

December 2nd.  Annual Johnsburg Christmas Parade.  Departing the North Creek Firehouse & Johnsburg Central School at 11:00 am, to participate in the parade- Call Pete Olesheski at 518-683-5916 and leave a message that you will be there.

This is where you get to shine!  Don your best holiday costumes, grab a songbook, and load up a flatbed, a trailer, or a truck. Dress your pups, walk & kazoo a toon!  All are welcome!  The Parade will travel down Main Street to Johnsburg Highway Garage Parking Lot past the Elderwood Nursing home where residents will be waiting in the windows to wave at the passing parade.  Santa and Mrs. Cluase will depart to visit the residents and bring holiday joy.  This year the committee is looking to reward prizes to the best floats, or representing clubs. A good way to raise some funds for your organization.

Come back to Main Street for Hot Mulled Cider and Cookies at The Hungry Crow, plus Christmas Tree and wreath sales, at Hudson River Trading Co. Lunch at local eateries, & Christmas Shopping.  The Cellar Wine Shop, located at 274 Main Street, will be open from 12-7.  Stop by for complimentary mulled wine.

Adirondack Spirits is having a Holiday Cocktail Sampling during the day on Saturday.  Rondack Stockpile invites parade revelers in for refreshments.

The Committee encourages parade enthusiasts to visit the bizarre at JCS and the Ski Swap following the parade.  HUDSON RIVER TRADING Company.  Fresh Trees, Wreaths & Kissing Balls from Asplin Farm.,

December 2nd.  Holiday Kids’ Art | Presented by TPC NOON 2:00 PM.  Tannery Pond Community Center 228 Main Street

December 2nd.  HOT COCOA WITH MRS. CLAUS @ 1pm, $12.00 Barkeater Chocolates, This year, we’re offering a special event for kids to meet and mingle with Mrs. Claus. For an hour and a half, children will get to hang with Santa’s Number One helper (though she’ll tell you she does most of the work and gets none of the cookies). Our interactive event will last approximately 90 minutes and includes hot cocoa and a special Christmas treat for each child. Kids will get to submit questions for Mrs. Claus that they’ve always wanted to ask. She’ll read stories and bestow her wisdom upon everyone.

December 2nd.  Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-4343.  Gingerbread House Workshop December 2nd, 11 am to Noon. One gingerbread house per family; please call to register supplies are limited. Everything is supplied but if you have specific candies you prefer you are welcome to bring them along.

December 3rd, 2-4pm.  CONCERT | North Country Singers | Presented by North Country Singers.  Tannery Pond Community Center

December 5th, 12th, 19th 6-8 pm.  Crafting Fun and Holiday Decorations and Crafts, Tuesday Evening, Adults and teens 12 & up. $20 per class is paid when you come.  (Bring a friend $35, per pair) to register: [email protected]

Lights on Weekend 3 – December 8th, 9th & 10th.  December 8th & 9th, Holiday Toy Giveaway. Adirondack Community Outreach Center,  2718 RT 28 North Creek NY Call 518-251-3481, or visit www.adkcommunityoutreach.com.  December 7th, 5-6:30 pm, December 9th, 10 am-12 pm.  Shopping is Open to Parents, Grandparents, and guardians from Johnsburg Central and Minerva School Districts.  Toys for Infants to age 14. Sponsored by the Friends of the Adirondack Community Outreach Center

December 7th from 5 to 7 pm.  Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-4343 Family Movie Night Featuring Elf

Friday, December 8, 2023 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2023 7:00 PM.  MOVIE | Warren Miller – All Time | Presented by TPC

December 8th Friday 5 – 7 pm 19 years and older Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853.  (518) 251-4343 A book discussion on Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan will take place in the reading room.  Please bring a dish to share.

December 8th.  Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853.  (518) 251-4343 Preschool Story Hour & Crafts with Wendy at the library.  This month’s theme: The Holidays – for 3 to 5-year-olds.

December 9th,  Garnet Hill Lodge Outdoor Center Ski Sale.  Beer and Pizza are available from 11:30. 20% OFF MOST ITEMS DEEPER DISCOUNTS ON OTHERS FOR ONE DAY ONLY, Deeper Discounts on others for one day only, Purchase Season Snowshoes and Ski Passes at Early Bird Discounted rate!  1234-H RD, North River, NY 12856, 518-251-2150

December 8th & 10th – Reception Dec. 8, 4 to 8 pm.  H’ART Studio & Gallery Presents a Studio Sale & Benefit.  276 Main Street North Creek, NY, supports Doctors without Borders and UNICEF, two organizations are known for helping people in crisis worldwide. 10% of select artist sales will be donated to these worthy causes. Look for Special Discounts, as well.

December 14th  Table Reading on the second Thursday of every month, a member from OTTG brings a stage play to read together. General Interest age specified. Town of Johnsburg Library  (518) 251-4343

Lights on Weekend 4 – December 15, 16 & 17.  December 15th  Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-4343.  Preschool Story Hour & Crafts with Wendy at the library. This month’s theme:  The Holidays – for 3 to 5-year-olds.

December 15th  On the third Friday of every month, starting at 4 pm, the library will present a free movie in their library reading room. Discussion will follow. The movie selection is Miracle on 34th Street.

December 16th (rain date December 23rd)  The Fire Departments of the Town of Johnsburg will be hosting the Santa Parade, it will start at the Ski Bowl and will Parade along Main St, to the Johnsburg Central School

December 16th, 2-5 pm  Pinecone Critters and Creations! For all ages (Under 8 bring an adult helper) Free Event! To register: [email protected]

December 19th 10:00am.  GALLERY | Widlund Gallery | Mood, Message, Mischief | Presented by TPC

December 21st from 5 to 7 pm.  Town of Johnsburg Library 219 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-4343.  Family Movie Night Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Lights on Weekend 5 – December 22, 23 & 24,  December 28 7:30 PM 9:30 PM  CONCERT | North Country Jazz Project | Presented by TPC.  Tannery Pond Community Center
Merry Christmas to All and A Safe and Prosperous New Year