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Saugus Hammersmith Stroll 1998
Schedule

Following you'll find full details of the 1998 Saugus Hammersmith Stroll plus information on the access trolleys that should make getting from place to place a snap. The information provided on each event was originally composed by the event holders themselves and distributed by the Saugus Chamber of Commerce; the listings here are pretty much verbatim.

Friday Night -- December 4th

Schedule

Place:
Saugus Town Hall (298 Main Street)
Time:
6:15 PM -- 7:15 PM
Activities:
6:15 PM Pre-Tree Lighting Refreshments inside the Town Hall sponsored by Einstein Brothers Bagel Co. & White Hen Pantry.
The Saugus High Band will entertain us outside on the front lawn with holiday music.
7:00 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony (Saugus Center Rotary)
Town Manager Steve Angelo will kick off the events of the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremonies along with Stroll Chairpersons Tom Gannon of Gannon Real Estate and Marilyn Censullo of Shuman & Associates, CPAs, P.C.
Santa will arrive courtesy of the Friends of Breakheart Reservation.
Chimes will be played at the First Congregational Church by Carolyn Davis.

Saturday -- December 5th

Trolleys

The trolleys will start shortly before 10 AM and the last run will end at 3:30 PM.

St. Margaret's Church parking lot (located on Jackson Street) will be open until 3:30 PM for free parking for trolley riders.

Blessed Sacrament Church parking lot (located on Summer Street) will also be available until 3:30 PM for free parking for trolley riders.

Trolley Route A
One trolley route runs from the Lynnhurst School to Saugus Center to Cliftondale Square and back again. (Three trolleys will run this route.)
Trolley Route B
The second trolley route runs from the Saugus Iron Works to Saugus Center to Village Park and back. (One trolley will run this route.)


Schedule

Place:
Saugus Town Hall (298 Central Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 1:00 PM
Activities:
Free photos with Santa Claus sponsored by the Saugus Chamber of Commerce, Saugus Youth Commission, Friends of Breakheart, & the Saugus Lions Club
Free Face Painting by Lisa Harder
Free Holiday Balloons sponsored by All City Glass Co., Inc.
11:00 AM Middle School Show Choir & High School Chorus

Town Hall Activities will end at 1:00 PM sharp.


Place:
Saugus Public Library
Time:
9:30 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
The Ballard School will be holding a Children's Craft Corner; make your own decorated hats & Christmas Oranments
Raffle table


Place:
Saugus Iron Works (244 Central Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Traditional greenery and their traditions
See our Seventeenth Century style food demonstration with free samples, featuring cakes, cookies, and hot cider (while they last)
Public restrooms and parking available


Place:
Lynnhurst School (Corner of Elm Street & Walnut Street)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Activities:
Craft Fair -- many area crafters
Santa's Barnyard & Petting Zoo (9:00 -- 4:00), pony rides (11:00 -- 2:00), fun crafts for kids, Christmas stockings, mugs, reindeers & ornaments
Decorate gingerbread cookies
Book fair
Bake sale
Raffles... many assorted gift baskets
Special lunch & dessert: homemade soup, pizza, hot dogs, & gingerbread with whipped cream; cotton candy
Free cider & coffee


Place:
Tonino's Cucina Italiana (36 Hamilton Street)
Time:
11:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Come have lunch with us...
Special: Buy one entree at full price and the second one will be half price


Place:
White Hen Pantry (32 Hamilton Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
Activities:
Open House: Join us for fun & excitement at the White Hen
Frosty the Snowman will be overseeing a coloring contest for children 10 & under
Free calendars to adults (while supplies last)
Free small soup with any deli purchase
Pepsi 2 liter bottles for $.79
Imported ham $1.99 per pound
Free coupons for great specials for everyone!
Free coffee and cake
Hourly raffle drawings to be held at 11 AM, noon, 1 PM, and 2 PM.
1:00 PM -- Join in our 1st Annual Pie Eating Contest (must pre-register)


Place:
Hart's True Value (40 Hamilton Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
Activities:
Stop by Hart's True Value in Currier Plaza and mention the Saugus Christmas Stroll and receive one free key


Place:
Saugus Co-operative Bank (1 Hamilton Street)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 1:00 PM
Activities:
Open House
Free refreshments: coffee, cider, cookies, and candy


Place:
First Congregational Church (300 Central Street)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Craft tables -- crafters will have unusual holiday gifts and decorations for sale
Lunch, beverages, & dessert will also be available...
Sunday the 6th at 7 PM a "Prelude to Christmas" a musical concert with choirs, soloists, and a guest musician
(all welcome for refreshments after the concert)


Place:
Cliftondale Congregational Church (50 Essex Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Activities:
Cookie Walk... sold by the dozen or buy just one
Large variety of home-made cookies, holiday and others
"Fresh Holiday Wreaths" some decorated
Christmas Ornaments and Crafts
Snack Bar... soup and hot dogs, and drinks
1:00 PM Middle School Show Choir & SHS Chorus


Place:
Novel Ideas (1 Essex Street at the rotary)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Christmas Charity Raffle -- proceeds used for toys for needy Saugus families
Specials on pre-read books and selected collectibles
Three free raffles (retired Dept 56 Accessory, retired Hallmark Ornament, and Erin Beanie Baby)
Penny candy table for children


Place:
Movies 'N More (508 Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 9:00 PM
Activities:
Open House... stop by our Saugus store location and receive a free candy cane.
"Hammersmith Christmas Stroll Color Television Raffle"
Just for visiting our store on Saturday Dec. 6 between 10 AM & 9 PM, you will receive one free raffle entry for the TV
Drawing will be held at 9 PM (winner will be notified)


Place:
Everything's Hair (492 Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Open House
Free coffee & homemade cookies
Free raffle... enter for a salon gift certificate...
Drawing at 3:30 PM


Place:
Saugus Co-operative Bank (489 Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 1:00 PM
Activities:
Open House
Free refreshments... coffee, cider, cookies, and candy


Place:
Lomas Flowers (486 Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Open House... holiday display!
Free refreshments available...
10% off sale all day every item in store
Enter our two raffles... (Raffle #1) you will be entered in this raffle just for visiting us; (Raffle #2) you will be entered in this raffle when you purchase a "Caroler"
Drawing will be held at store closing!


Place:
How Sweet It Is (469A Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
Activities:
Candy Shop Open House
We carry a complete line of holiday candies including our ready-made gift-wrapped ½, 1, & 2 pound boxes
Just for visiting on Dec. 6 you will be entered in our "Sing & Snore Ernie" raffle, drawing will be held on the week of Dec. 13
When you make any purchase you will be entered into a drawing for a store gift certificate
Beanie Baby Best Dressed Contest, Free to enter... $25 Prize


Place:
Saugus Federal Credit Union (436 Lincoln Avenue) &
Peter Rossetti Insurance Agency (442 Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
9:30 AM -- 12:30 PM
Activities:
Free hot cider, hot chocolate, and cookies
A raffle will be held for a Giant Holiday Stocking for a Saugus Resident under 12 years old...
Drawing will be held at the Saugus Federal Credit Union at 12:30 PM


Place:
St. Margaret's Church (431 Lincoln Avenue)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
Activities:
Breakfast with the Angels... French Toast Bake (8:00 AM)
Huge raffle... Christmas quilt, color TV, 100 gallons oil, dried flower spray, gift certificates, Bruins tickets, and more
Bake table
Nail painting
Face painting
Youth Choir
Pictures with an Angel
First Offering... 50th Anniversary Christmas Ornament


Place:
Saugus Senior Center (466 Central Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Visit the Craft Table for hand-made gifts & crafts
Don't forget to drop by early to purchase a delicious lunch from the Seniors: corn chowder, meatball sandwiches, seafood salad, hot dogs, apple crisp, and beverages
Our Boutique Store will be open
12:00 PM SHS Chorus & Middle School Show Choir
12:30 PM Charleena's Dance School
1:30 PM Hammersmith Christmas raffle drawing & window decorating winners will be announced
2:00 PM Cindy Gray's Dance School
2:30 PM Saugus Senior Center Dancing Drill Team


Place:
Evans School (East Denver Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Festive Holiday Teddy Bear display... come and see
Ornament making for children of all ages
Raffles galore... various gift certificates and more
Best baked table around
Home crafted items
Free beverages
Popcorn, pizza, and soda available


Place:
St. John's Episcopal Church (265 Central Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Activities:
Come and visit our Sweet Spirit of Christmas Shop
We will feature a large variety of homemade candies and cookies
Christmas crafts
Hand knitted items
African crafts
10:00 AM Middle School Show Choir & SHS Chorus


Place:
Blessed Sacrament Church (14 Summer Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
Activities:
St. Nicholas Party
Holiday music
Bake table... coffee and juice
"Penny Bear Table"
Ornament making table and coloring table
Raffles... Kids basket, Beauty basket, Beanie Baby basket, & Holiday Entertaining basket


Place:
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church (corner Main Street & Summer Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
"Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae", lots of sweet toppings
Craft tables
Holiday music
Free face painting
Free stickers to children 10 & under
Free hot coffee


Place:
American Legion Hall (upstairs at 44 Taylor Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Activities:
Open House
Come visit our building (the first Town Hall)
Special surprise for children


Place:
Saugus Historical Society (30 Main Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Open House
Slide shows
House tours
Wassail, coffee, & goodies
Just in time for holiday gift giving... Wallace Nutting post cards, magnets, booklets, and note paper will be on sale


Place:
Waybright School (Talbot Street)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 11:30 AM
Activities:
Breakfast with "Santa"
Scrambled eggs, cold cereal, sausage, toast, muffin, coffee, tea, & juice
Waybright Cookbook for sale
Raffles... gift certificates, gift baskets, and gift items


Place:
Greater Grace World Outreach Ministries, Inc. (105 Main Street)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Coffee and muffins
Christmas concert... choir & soloists
Craft tables
Face painting
Bake sale
Surprises for children under 12
Inexpensive lunches will be sold...
Homemade chicken soup, hot apple crisp & ice cream, cider, coffee, and more
Door prize (to be drawn @ 4:00 PM)


Place:
Gannon Real Estate (345 Main Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Activities:
Holiday raffle... stop by and register to win!
Free refreshments...
Also be sure to pick up your supply of Reindeer Food


Place:
Saugus Family YMCA (298 Main Street)
Time:
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
Activities:
The Saugus YMCA presents "2nd Annual Holidaze at the Y"
Come visit with the Grinch!
Carnival... all day long in the gym...
Moon bounce, duck pond game, & baseball speed pitch
Face painting
Free 11:00 AM "BINGO" for prizes
Furby Auction will end at 2:00 PM (winners will be notified)
Come buy some holiday goodies from our "bake table"
Inexpensive lunch (barbeque & more) noon -- 1:30 PM
Free popcorn, cotton candy, hot cocoa, and cider
Plenty of free parking!
Trolley will stop in our parking lot (Inclement weather, we will shuttle from the bottom of the hill)


Place:
Saugus High School (23 Pearce Memorial Drive)
Time:
9:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Activities:
The Saugus High School Student Council will be selling Christmas trees, wreaths, & bows
(will hold wreaths & trees 'til 4:00 PM for trolley riders)
(proceeds to support student council activities & charity work)


All Over

In addition to all the site-specific activities mentioned above, there are a few items of interest covering the whole territory:


Historic Saugus Holiday Ornaments

These will be sold at various locations along the Stroll route, including the Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, the Lynnhurst School, and in the Saugus Public Library. This year's limited edition ornament features the Saugus Public Library, old and new. The cost will be $6 and all proceeds will go towards the Saugus High School Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Saugus Democratic Education Fund.


Saugus.net

Saugus.net people will be walking the streets taking pictures for later online posting. There may also be a few items given away... Look for local businesses with Saugus.net posters in their windows.


Window Decorating Contest




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