COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
      Boardman’s 22nd annual Community Christmas Celebration will be held Sun., December 2, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Boardman Park. Boardman Trustees are expected to be on hand for the Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies that take place as Santa arrives via a Boardman fire truck. Music will be provided in historic Old St. James Church by the Boardman High School choral and instrumental music departments.
      SEASON OF LIGHTS DISPLAY
      There are a host of holiday activities in Boardman Park, including the annual Season of Lights display that will run through Jan. 7, 2019. The light display runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. nightly. Tune into 88.9 on the FM dial to enjoy holiday music that accompanies the light display.
      SUPPER WITH SANTA
      On Wed., Dec. 5 and Thurs., Dec. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. both nights, children are invited to have Supper with Santa. The night includes food, drinks, crafts and music. Fee is $7/resident and $9/non-resident. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call the park at 330-726-8105 for reservations and information. No tickets will be sold at the door.
      SANTA CALLING
      This holiday season, Boardman Park is assisting Jolly Old St. Nick by providing a direct line from the North Pole to the community. Parents who would like their children to receive a phone call from Santa can pick-up a form at the park office, or download it off the park’s web site. The program is for kids 3 to 8-years-old. Reservation for the special phone call are needed by Dec. 7. There is no cost to participate.
      COOKIES FOR SANTA
      On Wed., Dec. 129, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. a special Cookies for Santa program will be held in the park’s Community Center. Parents can enjoy baking with their little one. Children will make cut-out cookies and holiday waffles, then decorate their creations. Cost is $3/person for resident and $4/person for non-residents. Call the park office for additional details. No tickets will be sold at the door.
      ELEGANT STRING QUARTET
      On Sat., Dec. 22, Boardman Park will conclude its holiday programs with a concert presented by the Elegant String Quartet, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Olde St. James Church. The concert is free and open to the public. St. James will be decorated for the event with handmade creations provided by the Holborn Herb Growers Guild.