The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the “Holiday Open House and Market,” slated for Dec. 4.
Purchases made from participating merchants will be used to support the “Merchants Making a Difference” program. This year’s recipient of program proceeds is Christmas Neighbors.
According to information recently released by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, those shopping on Dec. 4 “will enjoy refreshments, in-store specials at area businesses, strolling carolers, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.
Receipts from purchases at Fort Atkinson Chamber retailers on Dec. 4 serve as entries in a “Giant Red Box Giveaway” drawing. An outdoor receptacle will be located at the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce office, 244 N. Main St., where those wishing to participate in the drawing may drop off their receipts. Customers may also digitally submit photos of their receipts by email: tourismfort@gmail.com, or text message: 920-563-3210.
During the event, a variety of merchants selling farm-related and art products will be sharing holiday wares at Feather Your Nest, 234 S Main St, Café Carpe, 18 S Water St. W., and The Fort Atkinson Club, 211 S Water St. E. Items for sale will include handmade crafts, fresh produce, coffee, jams, soaps, honey, and more. The locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about the Holiday Open House and Market, visit the chamber website: www.fortchamber.com/holiday-open-house-market.
About Christmas Neighbors
Christmas Neighbors collects and campaigns for donations of new and ‘gently used’ toys and clothing items, in addition to food, for Jefferson County families.
The organization recently announced that it will be taking applications through Dec. 6 for its toy or Adopt-a-Family programs.
Applicants are asked to call (920) 674-4499 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a volunteer will help them.
Note that to be considered for either program, persons must be an active participant of a state-funded child welfare program, with a caseworker (such as WIC, etc.), and be the legal guardian of at least one child (infant to 17 years of age).
In addition, Christmas Neighbors is accepting donations of new and used toys, new blankets, and new scarves and mittens for the distribution.
Donations can be dropped off through Dec. 13 at all PremierBank and Badger Bank locations, Fort Community Credit Union in Fort Atkinson, and County-City Credit Union in Jefferson.
Persons who are able to help with a monetary donation may send it to P.O. Box 177, Jefferson, WI, 53549 or donate via PayPal at www.christmasneighbors.org.
Last year, Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors provided assistance to more than 650 families and over 1,700 children in the county.
An earlier story about Christmas Neighbors is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/christmas-neighbors-program-accepting-applications-nov-1/.
Shoppers peruse the wares during the Holiday Open House and Market event held in 2019. Contributed photo/Ryan Ebert
A full list of Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce members participating in the Dec. 4 Holiday Open House and Market is below. Receipts from any of the listed members from purchases made on Dec. 4 are eligible for entry in the Giant Red Box Giveaway drawing.
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