Holiday Magic in Mount Shasta
The holiday season is upon us. Soon we’ll not only be hearing the jingling bells and the singing of carols, but also the ringing of cash registers as the holiday season gets into full swing.
November 19: Discover the treasures the city of Mt Shasta offers from 4pm to 7pm. To kick off the season Jamie Coleman from Petals is spearheading a Town-wide Open House. All participating businesses will provide edibles and discounts. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to win a gift certificate for their favorite business or businesses.
November 27: Locals and visitors can gather in front of Mt. Shasta City Hall at 305 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. for old fashioned caroling while waiting for the Christmas tree to be lit. The Emcee for the evening is Scotty Bates, Chamber Board member. The Strawberry Valley 4-H will hand out candles; sell hot chocolate and apple cider. The evening will begin with an invocation by Pastor Gary Van De Walker of the Evangelical Free Church at 5:30pm. The community will then join in singing several old fashioned Christmas carols led by Carol Taforo’s COS Children’s Community Choir. Candles will be lit at 5:50pm. Christmas tree lights will be switched on at 6:00pm. Pay a visit to Santa’s Shop and his Elves at the Fire Station where they will be busy building toys, baking cookies, hanging ornaments and more. Stores, shops and galleries in the downtown area will be open until 8:00 pm. for holiday browsers and shoppers.
Holiday Magic Downtown Mt. Shasta — Walk, Shop & Dine in December
Join the Mt. Shasta community for fun-filled Wednesdays in December. Music will fill the streets during the day and live carolers in the evening. Participating restaurants will offer specials to shoppers. Several businesses will house a “Giving Tree” for children in need from December 1 to December 17. On December 2, 9, and 16 from 5:30pm until 7pm, the Sacred Mountain Spa will be providing space for “Portraits with Santa” by professional photographer Sequoia, offered at $30 (a $50 value), includes (4) wallet size, (2) 4×6 and (1) 5×7 prints. Portraits will be available for pick up a week later.
December 2: Receive a small gift for shopping or donating a non-perishable food item to participating businesses. Donations will go to “Meals on Wheels”, St. Vincent de Paul’s food bank and the Elks food baskets.
December 9: Fun for the kids! Meet the Weed Dog Sled Team in the afternoon. Bring your camera for photo opportunities! Play Onionhead games at the Gallery from 4 to 6pm. Enjoy storytelling at 6:30pm at Village Books.
December 16: Shop at your favorite stores and enter a raffle at each shop.
December 23: Stroll downtown and vote for the best holiday shop window decoration! There will also be a snowman building contest for kids and the young at heart. Make it a family event!
The Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce encourages area residents to spend their holiday shopping dollars with local merchants. Stay tuned for more evening shopping opportunities. Visit our community calendar often at mtshastachamber.com
