Thursday, December 6, 2012
Six winners were named in the corporation's fourth annual Gingerbread Contest out of 23 participants.
Six winners have been named in the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation's fourth annual Gingerbread Contest. Voting for the contest was held during the corporation's Gingerbread Festival, held Nov. 23-25 in downtown Downers Grove. More than 600 votes were cast, officials said. Of the contest's 23 participants, Viewers' Choice and Elves' Choice winners were named in three categories: Family/Individual/Children, Professional and Culinary Student. The winners each received $50 in downtown Downers Grove gift certificates. All gingerbread houses will remain on display through Saturday, Dec. 22. A list of locations can be found at www.downtowndg.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Downers Grove news:
Monday, December 3, 2012
Check out images from the village's tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 23, courtesy of the village of Downers Grove.
With the holiday season in full swing, what's better than a good, old-fashioned tree lighting ceremony? Downers Grove kicked off its holiday festivities Nov. 23 with the start of its second annual Gingerbread Festival, hosted by the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation. Santa Claus and Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully hit the switch on the village's tree that afternoon, marking the official start of a weekend packed with holiday activities—including a storybook reading at the library, breakfast with Santa, a middle school play and complimentary carriage rides. In case you missed the ceremony, check out the video above, which was posted on the village's YouTube account Nov. 30. Looking for more images from the festival? Check out …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Gingerbread men, a holiday tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus signaled the start of the holiday season in Downers Grove.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Gingerbread men, a holiday procession and Santa signal the start of the holiday season in Downers Grove.
"Three! Two! One! Light the tree!" And just like that, it was the holiday season in Downers Grove. Hundreds of residents braved the cold weather Friday for the kickoff of the 2012 Gingerbread Festival, hosted by the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation. Santa Claus and Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully hit the switch on the village's tree Friday afternoon, marking the official start of a weekend packed with holiday activities—including a storybook reading at the library, breakfast with Santa, a middle school play and complimentary carriage rides. Festival patrons were also busy visiting various downtown establishments to vote for their favorite gingerbread house. The winners will be announced after voting ends Sunday, and will …
Friday, November 23, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation is offering activities, events Nov. 23-25 as part of the second annual Gingerbread Festival and Small Business Saturday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation is offering activities, events Nov. 23-25 as part of the second annual Gingerbread Festival and Small Business Saturday.
It’s coming: Black Friday, the day big-box stores count on to bring in customers in droves and help them end the year with a profit. But what about the little guy? Mom and pop businesses will get their chance to shine on Small Business Saturday, which is on Nov. 24. The date coincides with the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation’s second annual Candlelight Christmas, a family friendly event that offers holiday-themed fun for the kids, plus plenty of opportunities for grown-ups to support local businesses. The festival starts Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Downers Grove. Here’s a roundup of events. The Downers Grove holiday tree will feature more than 1,000 ornaments made by local children. Cookies and cider will be …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Gingerbread houses will be on display throughout downtown Downers Grove from Friday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Dec. 22.
The Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation is seeking entries for its fourth annual gingerbread house contest. The Gingerbread Festival will be held Nov. 23-25 in downtown Downers Grove. Gingerbread houses will be on display at several participating merchants. Entries are welcome in three divisions: Family/Individual/Children, Professional and Culinary Student. A "Viewers' Choice" and "Elves' Choice" will be selected after a weekend of voting; winners will receive $50 in downtown Downers Grove gift certificates. All gingerbread houses will remain on display through Saturday, Dec. 22. Entry forms are due Thursday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. Forms are available at www.downtowndg.org, and should be dropped off at 933A Curtiss St. in Downers …
Melissa Doornbos
5:21 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
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