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Bringing the Spirit of Christmas to Bergland

As members we feel Christmas has become too commercialized. We, as a group have decided to start a program that we can repeat every year. Our plan is to put a tree in the front yard of the Museum with lights and food for our birds and squirrels The museum will be opened from December 13th through the 18th. That week we hope to bring the spirit of Christmas to our community. We will be collecting donations of canned food, or any monetary donations that would help to help two families in need. The monetary donations will be given in the form of a Wal-Mart gift card. The names of the two families will be kept anonymous, and will be chosen by members of a select group of planners for the program. We want to give back to the community. A part of our program is that we want not only to help make this program to be successful but to invite the community to share in bringing the Spirit of Christmas to the area.

Also, by joining us on the 18th of Dec. at the museum, we will be singing Christmas Carols, enjoying coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea and old fashion Christmas cookies. Pastor Ted Trudgeon and his wife have been invited to bless the program and join us in singing.

We also want to put a tree in the main room of the Museum. Anyone that would like to help us with decorating the tree indoors, is welcome to bring home made ornaments, or are welcome to hang anything they wish. Our goal is the spirit of Christmas. We will be purchasing hams or turkeys for the chosen families. We aren't going to be considering this charity. We want to show that at a time of need, our community can come together with love and sharing. We can become one, with one heart, and one hand, to become united as a friend and neighbor. Like the way Christmas was in the past. The Ottawa National Forest Service is supplying the trees.

There well be someone at the Museum on Dec. 13th through the 18th. Hours 12:00 - 4:00 to be on hand to receive the donations. Then on the 18th, we will be starting with singing, friendship, and refreshments, at 6:00pm EST. Please help make this a Spirited Christmas. There will be two large boxes at the museum for donations of meal items.

Also, we welcome you to sign up for the drawing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, to show you we appreciate in making this program success.

Thank you, Sharon Livingston

Member of the planning group

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