
"It's A Wonderful Life" in Seneca Falls
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Thursday, December 10th –
Sunday, December 13th 2009
Sunday, December 13th 2009
Come celebrate the holiday season and the Frank Capra Classic film in beautiful Seneca Falls! Seneca Falls becomes Bedford Falls from the classic holiday film and invites everyone to join in the festivities. With personal appearance by Karolyn Grimes who played “ZuZu” in the film.
This year's schedule
Plan to come visit us on December 10 – 13, 2009
FRIDAY
- 11am-1pmZuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
- at the Holiday Inn, Route 414, Waterloo -
2pm-4pmZuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
- at Royce & Rosenkrans Insurance, Fall St., Seneca Falls - 6pmAngels Parade
- SW corner Ovid and Bridge Streets; Fall St. to People's Park
Please bring a non-perishable food item and/or a monetary donation and put in on the float for the House of Concern - 6:15pmTree Lighting in People's Park
- followed by Bon Fire & Caroling in Park; Refreshments offered by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team - 7pmSpecial Presentation
- Karolyn Grimes presents the film “It’s A Wonderful Life”
SATURDAY
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10amAnnual George Bailey Award
- Presented by Karolyn Grimes
Held at and sponsored by IDEA Voices of Humanity
32 Fall Street -
10am-3pmChristmas Card Printing
-Women’s Rights National Historical Park, 116 Fall St.
Visit the Park Rangers at the Print Shop and get your free card. -
10am-4pmHoliday Cookies and Coffee
- Royce & Rosenkrans; Bank of America
Fall Street -
10am-4pmThe North Pole - Fall Street
FREE Photo Ops with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus -
10:30amLighting the Trail
- Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling and Trail Walk at the Ludovico Sculpture Trail, South of the Bridge -
10amAll Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
- All seats $12. Leaving from Academy Square, ride is to Cayuga Lake Park and back.
Tickets available by calling 315-374-1570 or online at Finger Lakes Scenic Railway
Refreshments supplied by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team at Academy Square. -
11am-1pmZuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
- at 102 Fall Street; items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own (limit 1 for free signing) -
11am-2pmPictorial Postal Cancellation
- 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-3pmMa Bailey’s Hot & Hearty Cook Off
- Sample chili, soups and stews prepared by downtown merchants along Fall St. and vote for your favorite. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. -
11am-4pmAmerican Legion 1940's Canteen and Craft Fair
- Free refreshments and big band music honoring all service personnel, past and present. Shop the amazing craft fair where you will find that special item. 48 State Street -
11am-4pmFREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
- Leaving from the American Legion; Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Savings Bank -
12pmAll Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
- All seats $12. Leaving from Academy Square, ride is to Cayuga Lake Park and back.
Tickets available by calling 315-374-1570 or online at Finger Lakes Scenic Railway
Refreshments supplied by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team at Academy Square. -
1pmMusical Programs
- Bart & Kevin Musical Program and Children's Christmas Program at the museum, 89 Fall Street. -
2pm-4pmZuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
- at 102 Fall Street; items commemorating the film for sale for autographing or bring your own (limit 1 for free signing) -
2:30pmAll Aboard the “Santa Claus Train”
- All seats $12. Leaving from Academy Square, ride is to Cayuga Lake Park and back.
Tickets available by calling 315-374-1570 or online at Finger Lakes Scenic Railway
Refreshments supplied by Mynderse Academy Junior-Senior Baseball Team at Academy Square. -
3pm"Lights... Action... Christmas!"
A play by Sally Carpenter & directed by Pam Bryant at the Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall Street. -
4pm"It's a Wonderful Run" 5K
- A 5K Run/Walk through the beautiful, illuminated Village at dusk - http://itsawonderfulrun5k.com/ -
4pmA Taste of Bedford Falls
- Samples of local fare provided by purveyors of fine cuisine at Community Center on Water Street -
7pm-10pmDance by the Light of the Moon
- Dance to the music of the Joe Pera Band — free event with pre-dance instruction at 6:30pm
SUNDAY
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10am-4pmIt's a Wonderful Scavenger Hunt
- Beginning at Duvall - CSP Jewelers, 28 Fall Street. Pick up your list and find your first item. Visit all of the participating merchants and find the item in each store, stamp your paperwork. Turn completed list into Becky at Women Made Products on Fall Street. Winning results announced that day! Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Business Association. -
10am-3pmChristmas Card Printing
- Women’s Rights National Historical Park, 116 Fall St.
Visit the Park Rangers at the Print Shop and get your free card. -
11am-1pmFashion Show and Brunch
- Join Karolyn Grimes at the beautiful Hotel Clarence for a "Wonderful" Brunch and Fashion Show. Moderated by Lucinda McWeeny and comments by Karolyn Grimes...featuring styles of the 20's 30's and 40's. Tickets $25.00. Call Hotel Clarence for reservations @ 315-712-4000. Over coffee and dessert view the promo of "Seneca Falls" the made for TV Drama starring Karolyn Grimes and based on her experiences during her appearances as Zuzu. -
11am-4pmFREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
- Leaving from the American Legion; Sponsored by the Seneca Falls Savings Bank -
1:30pm-3:30pmZuzu (Karolyn Grimes) Signs Autographs
- Lobby of the Hotel Clarence -
3pm"Lights... Action... Christmas!"
A play by Sally Carpenter & directed by Pam Bryant at the Museum of Waterways and Industry, 89 Fall Street.
All Month
- Holiday Shopping Specials
See downtown merchants throughout the month
We give special thanks to our special sponsors: Seneca Falls Savings Bank, IESI Seneca Meadows, Village of Seneca Falls, Town of Seneca Falls, Downtown Business Association, the Bonafiglia Family, MRB Group, and Doran Funeral Home.