Boardman Park will continue a long-standing tradition of holiday events during the month of December, including Sun., Dec. 6 with a community Christmas event, including the lighting of the community Christmas tree at 6:00 p.m.
      Following is a listing of December events in the park:
      Thurs., Dec. 3
      Senior Fun Day 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
      Seniors, come out to Boardman Park and enjoy some wonderful activities. Exercising, crafts, blood pressure screening, lunch and bingo will take place in the Lariccia Family Community Center. Cost is $1/person. To RSVP call 330-965-0482. Sponsored by Shepherd of the Valley, Senior Independence, Boardman Park.
      Sunday, Dec. 6
      Community Christmas 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
      Create a new family tradition by gathering your family and friends and coming out to Boardman’s Community Christmas, to decorate your own family named tree, see Santa and enjoy Holiday music. Beginning at 4pm-bring some natural decorations and decorate one of the Park’s pine trees. Some decorating examples would be: pine cones covered in peanut butter, birdseed, cereal/popcorn strings, bagels, orange slices, use your imagination and have fun with it! Reserve your tree by calling the Park Office at 330-726-8105 or e-mailing Angela at angela@boardmanpark.com. Santa will be arriving by fire truck at 4:20 p.m. Be sure to bring your camera and take a picture with Santa in the Gazebo. Then, head up to The St. James Meeting House and enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate while listening to Christmas music and caroling led by Tom Ruggieri and Linda Smrek and The Boardman High School Band beginning at 4:30 p.m. The lighting of the Community Christmas Tree will take place at 4:45 p.m.
      All activities are free and will take place near the Gazebo and St. James Church.
      Tues., Dec. 8 and Wed., Dec. 9
      Supper With Santa 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
      Come and join Santa Claus for supper. Enjoy his company while you eat, make crafts, and listen to some music. A professional picture with Santa is included in the fee. There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Jolly Old St. Nick. $7 per Boardman Resident/ $9 for Non-Residents. (children ages 2 and under are free). Tickets can be purchased at the Park Office or at boardmanpark.com. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
      Tues., Dec. 15 and Wed., Dec. 16
      Santa’s Calling 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
      Boardman Park will be assisting Santa with a direct line from the North Pole to the Community. Parents who would like their children, ages 3-8, to receive a phone call from Santa can pick up a form at the Boardman Park Office or it can be downloaded from our website, www.boardmanpark.com. Completed forms should be returned to the Park Office, 375 Boardman-Poland Rd. or faxed to 330-726-4562. Deadline is Dec. 14. Since this is a busy time for Santa, he will only have time for one phone call to each family. It’s very important that you are home during your scheduled time. There is no fee for the phone call.
      Thurs., Dec. 17
      Senior Fun Day 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
      Seniors, come out to Boardman Park and enjoy some wonderful activities. Exercising, crafts, blood pressure screening, lunch and bingo will take place in the Lariccia Family Community Center. Cost is $1/person. To RSVP call 330-965-0482.
      Sat., Dec. 19
      The Elegant String Quartet Holiday Concert
      5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
      Enjoy this free concert of Holiday favorites played with such elegance and grace. Come add a touch of class to your holiday by listening to the sounds of warmth and tradition. The concert will take place in the St. James Meeting House which will be lavished with handmade decorations created by the Holborn Herb Growers Guild.
      Mon., Dec. 21
      Cookies for Santa 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
      Do you love making cookies with the kids but hate the mess and the clean up? Come to Boardman Park and enjoy making cookies for Santa with your children. Children will enjoy making cut-out cookies, holiday Grinch waffles, decorating their masterpieces, crafts and much more. This is ooey-gooey fun for all! Cost: $5 per Boardman resident child/$7 Non-resident child (Parents and children under 2 are free) Tickets can be purchased at the Park Office beginning 11/9/15. No tickets will be sold at the door.
      For more information on these and upcoming Park Events contact the Park Office at 330-726-8107 or visit our website www.boardmanpark.com