For more information about Christmas in Berthoud 2009, please visit www.ChristmasInBerthoud.org
| ONGOING EVENTS | |
| Nov/Dec | Donate your change to various Christmas in Berthoud 2009 cans at local stores. |
| November | Donate canned food to the Canstruction Coordinators at Five Stones so BHS and TMS students can make sculptures. Visit our website for specific types of cans that we'll need for the sculptures. Food will be donated to local food banks after event is judged on December 5th. |
| Nov/Dec | Ivy Stockwell Elementary School Canned Food Drive |
| Nov/Dec | Berthoud Elementary School Change Collection |
| Nov/Dec | Donations of new children's books collected at the library |
| Nov & Dec | Toy Drive - Drop off new or gently used toys to the Berthoud Police Department, Attention Jeremy Yachik |
| Now-12/15 | Christmas Decorating & Spirit Contest Light up our town by decorating your home or business and win prizes! Four awards will be given at the end of the event: 1. Business who best exhibits/portrays the best Christmas spirit. 2. Business who has the best Christmas decorations inside and out. 3. Home that has the best outdoor Christmas decorations. 4. Group that raises the most money for the event. Judging will take place on December 15th and winners will be announced on the weekend of the 20th. If participants want to be judged, they'll need to contact the Christmas in Berthoud Planning Team. |
| Nov 9 - Dec 12 | Berthoud Library "Food for Fines". Each food item donated will equal $1.00 in over-due fines. Please donate non-perishable items that will add to a family's festive holiday table. |
| Nov 2 - Dec 15 | Berthoud Library "Hat, Mitten & Scarf Tree". Donate your new or gently used hats, mittens, and scarves to our festive Christmas tree in the lobby. Knitting classes will be held soon. Contact the Library for more information. |
CIB WEEKEND EVENTS - Thursday, December 3rd thru Sunday, December 6th | |
| Thursday, December 3rd | |
| 6:00-10:00pm | BHS Bridge Between Show Choir's "Tis' The Season - A Berthoud Holiday Gala" at Brookside Gardens, 6-7 Cocktail hour/hors d'oeuvres, 7-8 Dinner, 8-10 Music/Dancing/Auction, purchase your tickets in advance by calling Tom Skrobacz at 970-690-8624 or e-mail berthoudholidaygala@gmail.com, can buy tables of tickets and sponsorships available |
| Friday, December 4th | |
| 10:00am | Shops open, enjoy the day of shopping with many specials throughout Berthoud |
| 4:00-9:00pm | Festival of Trees Silent Auction for Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and Raffle at Grace Place, tree and wreaths can also be found on the Christmas in Berthoud Tour at various businesses throughout town |
| 4:00-9:00pm | Festival of Trees Arts & Crafts Show at Grace Place |
| 4:00-9:00pm | Christmas in Berthoud 2009 Gift Tour - Tour businesses throughout Berthoud to bid on beautifully designed Christmas trees and wreaths, and buy raffle tickets for numerous gifts. Tour guide available at Grace Place where tour begins or will be posted at www.ChristmasinBerthoud.org |
| 4:00-9:00pm | Photos with Santa at Bellaclaire Photography Studio |
| 6:00-9:00pm | Wildfire Community Arts Center Holiday Art Show & Sale, Friday the 4th 6-9pm Sale Preview Reception, Show is Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday Noon-5pm, 425 Massachusetts Ave., 532-5497, www.wildfirearts.org |
| 6:30pm | Dinner/Concert/Show for family by Steve Desmond at Grace Place. Purchase tickets in advance through the Grace Place office or by calling 532.9886. |
| Saturday, December 5th | |
| 9:00am | Shops open, enjoy the day of shopping with many specials throughout Berthoud |
| 9:30-7:30pm | Festival of Trees Silent Auction for Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and Raffle at Grace Place, tree and wreaths can also be found on the Christmas in Berthoud Tour at various businesses throughout town |
| 9:30-7:30pm | Festival of Trees Arts & Crafts Show at Grace Place |
| 9:00-6:00pm | Berthoud Drug open extended hours. FREE gift wrapping on all purchases from Berthoud Drug. 2-6pm only: All Christmas on sale. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win an over-sized stuffed animal. |
| 10:00-8:00pm | Holiday Business Expo sponsored by Senior Center. Home-based businesses will be selling Christmas-related items. Bake sale items and raffle also available. |
| 10:00-7:30pm/td> | Photos with Santa at Bellaclaire Photography Studio |
| 10:00-8:00pm | Christmas in Berthoud 2009 Gift Tour - Tour businesses throughout Berthoud to bid on beautifully designed Christmas trees and wreaths, and buy raffle tickets for numerous gifts. Tour guide available at Grace Place where tour begins or will be posted at www.ChristmasinBerthoud.org |
| 10:00-2:00pm | "Make and Take Crafts" for all ages at Berthoud Elementary School - All proceeds go into the fund. Pretzel Making $1, Stamping Crafts $1-3, Christmas Ornament Balls $2, Cookie Mixes $3, Hair Beading $1, Cookie Decorating and Fresh Popcorn $1, Ukraine Egg Ornaments $1, Bookmarks and Ornaments $1, Fleece Pillows $5, Fleece Scarves $3, Snowman soup mugs $3-5. |
| 10:00am-8:00pm | "Canstruction" High School and Middle School Sculpture Display at Five Stones. Stop by and judge your favorite sculpture. Donated cans of food are used to create 3D sculptures and once judging is over, food is donated to local food banks. |
| 10:00-6:00pm | Wildfire Community Arts Center Holiday Art Show & Sale, Show is Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday Noon-5pm, 425 Massachusetts Ave., 532-5497, www.wildfirearts.org |
| 10:00-8:00pm | Indigo Sky will be open extended hours to 8:00pm. Door prize drawing. Hot cider and cookies. "Christmas in Berthoud 2009 Fund" can available for donations. |
| 10:00-8:00pm | Picture This Custom Framing extended hours to 8:00pm. Free hot cider all day, 5% proceeds donated |
| 10:30am and 2:00pm | Festival of Trees Ladies Tea at Grace Place - 2 times offered. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 532-9886 to reserve your tickets. |
| 5:00pm | Christmas in Berthoud 2009 Parade of Lights - Santa Arrives |
| 6:00-9:00pm | Chili dinner at Community Center, sponsored by Senior Center |
| 6:30pm | Dinner/Concert/Show for family by Steve Desmond at Grace Place. Purchase tickets in advance through the Grace Place office or by calling 532.9886 |
| Sunday, December 6th | |
| 2:00pm | Festival of Trees Silent Auction Winners announced. Winners can pick up trees and wreaths that were bid on at Grace Place during this time or make arrangements with the Grace Place office to pick up later. Winners at offsite locations can make pick-up arrangements with business owners at their convenience. |
| After Event | |
| Tuesday, Dec 15 4:00pm | All Christmas in Berthoud 2009 Collection Cans and financial donations should be at Home State Bank by 4:00pm. Roger Bates will tally funds and work with delivery team for dispersion of funds. |
| Dec 18-20 | Christmas in Berthoud Gift Delivery. Jennifer Miller, Police Officer Jeremy Yachik, and Kim Land of Grace Place are coordinating delivery of food, toys, and gift cards to Berthoud families in need. |