By Brigette Jespersen, Village of Hemingford
Hemingford is celebrating its annual “Believe in Hemingford” Christmas Tree Lighting event.
Hemingford started their Believe in Hemingford event to raise money for new Christmas street light decorations. Not only was this great for fundraising, it was a way to bring the community together.
The first year turned out to be a big hit for the community and from there it has become a yearly holiday tradition. With Santa making a visit for the children and carolers for families to listen to and a warm supper to share with others it’s no wonder why this became a yearly tradition for the Village of Hemingford.
This year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Village of Hemingford office at 700 Box Butte Ave.
There will be a Free will donation soup supper at the Hemingford Fire Hall from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Warm Chili and Cinnamon Rolls, Chicken Noodle Soup with Dinner Roll, Hot Chocolate, Warm Apple Cider, and sweets will be served.
All donations will go toward new Christmas street lights for the Village of Hemingford.
Santa will make an appearance during the soup supper at the fire hall. He will be taking Christmas wishes from all the kids.
Carolers will be making their rounds and spreading the holiday spirit through Christmas carols.
The Holiday Bingo drawing will also be held and the winner will be announced at the fire hall during the supper.
This is an event for the whole family.