Charles R. Wood Park will be the site of a new holiday event called the Holiday Festival of Lights.
It will be a recurring event weekends through Dec. 20.
The Holiday Festival of Lights includes over 20 light displays that have been crafted by local businesses and organizations. It has been organized by Events To a T, a local event planning business.
“The interest and generosity of our region never ceases to amaze me,” said Letizia Mastrantoni, Events To a T owner. “Within minutes of releasing the information of this event, several businesses replied with an enthusiastic ‘yes.’”
Attendees are required to purchase a ticket to this outdoor, walk-through event. Each ticket gives access to the event for a 40-minute session. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations such as Operation Santa Claus, WAIT House and 11th Hour Rescue.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventstoat.net, Facebook/Eventstoat123 or on eventbrite.com under Holiday Festival of Lights.
The event will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 20 with sessions starting at 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Gore Mountain Has Health And Safety Guidelines in Place As 2020-21 Season Starts
by Andrea Harwood Palmer
Gore Mountain opened recently with procedures in place to satisfy health and safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We have several health and safety protocols in place to keep our guests and employees safe throughout the season,” said Stephanie Backes, Gore Mountain marketing director.
“Most importantly, we have face masks or coverings required at all times,” she said. “When you’re in the base area, on the lift, inside the lodge, wherever it may be. Guests can take their mask off when they’re actively skiing or when they’re seated, eating and drinking. “
“We’re also strongly encouraging our guests to be ready when they leave their vehicle, to minimize the amount of items they have to store in the base area, and to minimize the amount of time they need to spend inside.”
Like other skiing locations, Gore Mountain has a 50 percent capacity limit. In the dining areras, there are grab-and-go options this year.