CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Revitalization Corp. (CRC) has announced its holiday promotion series: Shop Clearfield for the Holidays.
The CRC has introduced the opportunity again this year to promote shopping local. The promotion will kick-off with the “12 Days of Clearfield for the Holidays.”
This Facebook promotion will showcase a variety of items that can be purchased locally for anyone on your list. The promotion will run Nov. 22 through Dec. 4 on the CRC’s Facebook Page.
The CRC encourages everyone to come downtown on Nov. 26 for Small Business Saturday. Understanding the important contributions small businesses make to their communities, the CRC is pleased to announce its participation in Small Business Saturday.
Shoppers can stop by to support local businesses and receive Shop Small® giveaways. Downtown businesses will also be running specials for Small Business Saturday.
Clearfield Borough police and the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging are teaming up again this year to bring holiday cheer to senior citizens.
During your day of local shopping, you can pick a tag from the giving tree at Clearfield Pharmacy & Gift Shoppe or CVS Pharmacy on Small Business Saturday.
The CRC also invites you on Nov. 26 to celebrate the official light up kickoff of the holiday season from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
This will be your chance to watch downtown come alive for the holiday season with the lighting of the community Christmas tree at the Clearfield County Courthouse Square.
The community tree will be provided by Lanager’s Landscape & Lawncare. The Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department will be available to place the ornaments on the tree for this event.
Pastries will be provided by Clearfield County Career & Technology Center culinary students and hot chocolate by The Salvation Army from its canteen truck.
The Clearfield Choral Society and the Clearfield Area School District band programs will provide caroling for the event.
Individuals, families, organizations, churches and other groups are invited to create ornaments for the tree.
Ornaments must be durable and weatherproof for use outdoors for at least six weeks in wet and wintry conditions. They should be decorated with colorful materials that, if possible, are reflective.
To minimize environmental impact, ornament makers are encouraged to use wood or recycled materials. Ornaments should be eight to 10 inches in size, light weight, light in color and relatively simple in design so they can be enjoyed from a distance.
Ornaments must also be ready for hanging with a heavy wire attached to the top corners. Ornament makers are encouraged to add their name, organization and the year on the backs of the ornaments they create.
Those made of glass or other breakable materials cannot be accepted and those contributed will not be returned.
“We will light the towering community Christmas tree, glowing with lights and shimmering ornaments at approximately 4:45 p.m. to commence the holiday season,” says Main Street Manager Loretta Wagner. “We will also have some special visitors for the children.”
“As part of the holiday season, the CRC will also light up Lower Witmer Park for the holidays.”
On Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., you can stop into The Liddle Gallery and paint an ornament to be placed on the community Christmas tree.
In addition, patrons can be rewarded for visiting downtown businesses throughout this holiday season. The CRC will be hosting a Frequent Visitor Program from Nov. 26 through Dec. 4.
For every five visits to a participating downtown business, visitors can be entered to win a prize. The Frequent Visitor Program cards are available at participating merchants. No purchase is required.
The CRC will once again host its annual Taste of the Town Spirit Tour from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 2.
The CRC has partnered with local wineries, and each participating business location will offer a different sample and complimentary food item.
Plus, there will be exclusive specials for those on the tour. To participate in this event, please register with the CRC.
Tickets are $20 each through Nov. 28 and include a wristband, souvenir glass and walking map.
“We will only be selling 400 tickets for this event so get your tickets early as tickets are limited,” says Wagner. Any available tickets after Nov. 28 are $25.
Tickets can be purchased at Jim’s Sports Center, Zalno Jewelers, Clearfield Pharmacy & Gift Shoppe and the CRC office Monday – through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 6 S. Front St., or by calling 814-765-6000.
The CRC thanks its sponsors that make this night possible: CNB Bank and Tracy Clark-Radzieta, CPA.
The Clearfield Elks BPOE Number 540 will host the after party with entertainment.
Wagner says: “Supporting local business is beneficial to our local economy. Not only does more money stay local, but also shopping small, local businesses has advantages for shoppers.
“Throughout our downtown stores, the staff is more familiar with their merchandise and offers personalized assistance in a low-stress atmosphere. This is something you cannot find online or at a large chain store. If everyone committed to purchasing at least one gift locally this holiday season, Clearfield would see a great impact.”
The CRC wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. If you would like to make a contribution to the CRC or for more information about its events, please call 814-765-6000 or visit its Web site at www.discoverclearfield.com.