Sponsored, in part, by the Town of Seneca Falls and by IESI Seneca Meadows

THURSDAY, December 11, 2008

• 6pm-8pm
  Santa Visits
  New York Chiropractic College
  Join Santa for a special oen house and tree lighting ceremony.

FRIDAY, December 12, 2008

• 11am-1:30pm
  Zuzu Signs Autographs
  Holiday Inn
  Karolyn Grimes signs autographs
• 2pm-4pm
  Zuzu Signs Autographs
  Blossom's at 102 Fall Street
  Karolyn Grimes signs autographs
• 6:00pm
  Christmas Angels Parade
  Starts at Urban Sun Market on E. Bayard Street
  Floats, fire trucks, pet parade and more; line up w/ ZuZu at the Urban Sun Market, E. Bayard St. dress up your pet & join the Parade or fall in at anytime the parade passes you by. Bring a non- perishable food item and/or a monetray donation and put in on the float for the House of Concern
• 6:15pm
  Christmas Lighting Spectacular
  Elizabeth Cady Stanton Park and People's Park
  Celebrate NEW Christmas lighting throughout downtown and on "George Bailey's Bridge," followed by a bonfire, caroling & bell choir in People's Park
• 7:00pm
  Special Presentation
  Community Center on Water Street
  Karolyn Grimes presents the film “It’s A Wonderful Life”
  

SATURDAY, December 13, 2008

• 10am
  Fifth Annual George Bailey Award
  IDEA Center for the Voices of Humanity, at 32 Fall Street
  Presented by Karolyn Grimes
• 10am-3pm
  Live Christmas Card Printing
  Women’s Rights National Historical Park, 116 Fall St.
  Visit the Park Rangers at the Print Shop and get your free card. Elizabeth Cady Stanton collectible ornaments will also be on sale
• 10am-4pm
  Holiday Cookies and Coffee
  Royce & Rosenkranz, Fall Street
  sponsored by Seneca Falls Savings Bank
  
• 10am-4pm
  Holiday Cookies and Coffee
  Bank of America, Fall St.
  
• 10am-4pm
  The North Pole
  Fall Street
  FREE Photo Ops with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
• 10:30am
  Lighting the Trail
  Ludovico Sculpture Trail
  Christmas tree lighting, caroling and trail walk at the Ludovico Sculpture Trail, south of the Bridge
• 11am-2pm
  Pictorial Postal Cancellation
  Heritage Area Visitor Center, 115 Fall St. (Lower Level)
  Postmarking holiday mail with “Bedford Falls Station.” Walter Gable presents “Christmas Past through Historical Christmas Cards.” The Cayuga Creamery selling holiday ice cream flavors and hot chocolate floats.
• 11am-3pm
  Ma Bailey’s Hot & Hearty Cook Off
  Along Fall Street
  Sample chili, soups and stews prepared by downtown merchants along Fall St. and vote for your favorite. Sponsored by the Rotary Club; to enter call 315-729-9559
• 11am-Noon
  Zuzu Signs Autographs
  Blossom's at 102 Fall Street
  Meet Karolyn Grimes. Items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own. Limit-1 item signed free
• 11am
  Children’s Victorian Christmas Tea
  The Seneca Falls Historical Society at 55 Cayuga Street
  A specialty of the Seneca Falls Historical Society. Includes caroling, a visit from Santa & a Christmas ornament for every child. Reservations required: 315-568-8412
• 11am-3pm
  Labyrinth Program
  Women's Interfaith Institute; 140 Fall St.
  Unwind & replenish the spirit by walking the 36 foot wide labyrinth
• 11am-3pm
  American Legion 1940's Canteen
  Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion at 48 State Street
  Free refreshments and big band music honoring all service personnel, past and present
• 11am-4pm
  FREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
  Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion at 48 State Street
  Leaving from the American Legion; Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Savings Bank
• 11am-4pm
  Craft Sale and Bazaar
  Kirk Casey Post of the American Legion at 48 State Street
• Noon-2:30pm
  All Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
  Academy Square
  All seats $10, lap-sitters free; Train ride is 1½ hours long over Cayuga Lake to Cayuga Lake Park and back; Train is sold out.
• 1:30pm
  The McClure Music Group
  Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall Street
  New World Christmas - Steel Drum and other instruments for a multi-cultural music celebration
• 2pm-4pm
  Zuzu Signs Autographs
  Blossom's at 102 Fall Street
  Meet Karolyn Grimes. Items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own. Limit-1 item signed free
• 3pm
  “The Least of These,” A Children’s Play
  Heritage Area Visitor Center, 115 Fall St. Lower Level
  Presented by Pam Bryan and Friends
• 4:00pm
  Downtown Window Decoration Contest
  Store front windows judged by Karolyn Grimes as they pertain to the film; Winner to be announced at the Dance
• 5pm-8pm
  A Taste of Bedford Falls with Karolyn Grimes
  Community Center on Water St.
  Samples of local fare provided by Seneca Falls’ purveyors of fine cuisine.
• 8pm
  Dance by the Light of the Moon
  Community Center’s on Water Street
  Dance to the music of the Joe Pera Band — FREE event; Pre-dance instruction at 7:30pm; Refreshments for sale by Relay for Life
• All Day
  Watch for the Bright Star ProductionZ players as they walk the streets of the village. The char-actors will be performing mini-scenes from the movie throughout the day. Get your Bailey Bucks. Meet us at the Community Center at 5pm with your Bailey Bucks in hand. A real experience!
  
  Listen for the Merry Mischief at the North Pole.

SUNDAY December 14, 2008

• 9am
  "It's A Wonderful Life" Breakfast
  Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Lane
  Hearty Breakfast served by the Kiwanis; Adults $6, Children $3; Craft items available by Church members
• Noon
  “The Least of These,” A Children’s Play
  Trinity Epispocal Church, Trinity Lane
  Presented by Pam Bryan and Friends
• 2:30pm
  Acoustic Guitarist Scott B. Adams and Violinist Eric Aceto
  Historic Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Lane
  Holiday Music, Tickets $10, Call 315-568-5145 for tickets
• 4pm
  Seneca Singers Perform
  Seneca Falls Library, 47 Cayuga St.
  Sponsored by Sinicropi and Healy, LLP

All Month

• Holiday Shopping Specials
  See downtown merchants throughout the month

Participating merchants will be handing out "Bailey's Bucks'" to those who do good deeds - like singing carols, spreading Christmas cheer, and helping others.  Bring your Bailey's Bucks to the Taste of Bedford Falls celebration Saturday afternoon at 5:00 pm and relive the final scene from the movie with Bailey and friends.