Tuesday, December 25, 2012
It's about to get very cute and very festive
The 3- and 4-year-olds of Mentor High School’s Early Childhood Education career technical program performed holiday carols and its annual ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas play earlier this week. And it was cute. Really, really cute. Don't believe me? Watch the video. If you want to watch the 19-minute program in its entirety, it's posted at the Mentor Schools web site. (We just have a 3-minute snippet here.) So -- if you're having a stressful day or just want to enjoy something entirely devoid of cynicism -- kick back, relax and listen to kids sing about Santa.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The event is dedicated to families who have children with special needs
Great Lakes Mall will host a special Caring Santa session from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Caring Santa is a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs. It provides a subdued and stress-free environment to visit with Santa. Many steps are taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s visit with the jolly one. Santa's set is located in the Dillard's south concourse. Santa's regular hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday (with hour-long reindeer breaks at 1 and 5 p.m.) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays (reindeer break at 2.) Hours will extend as Christmas nears. The mall will also host special Pet Photo nights so families can get their beloved…
Monday, November 19, 2012
Kids -- and, on special days, pets -- can get their photos taken with the jolly one; the cutest photos can win their families an all-inclusive trip to Port St. Lucie in Florida
Santa Claus has made his annual return to the Great Lakes Mall and both kids and (on some special days) and pets can get their photos taken with the jolly one. Children can be photographed with Santa at his set located in the Dillard’s south concourse from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday (with hour-long reindeer breaks at 1 and 5 p.m.) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays (reindeer break at 2.) Hours will extend as Christmas nears. Additionally, Santa will be available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday. The mall will also host special Pet Photo nights so families can get their beloved animals photographed with Santa, as well. Because some of customers may suffer from pet allergies, Pet Photo nights are hosted after regular mall …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Consider attending these events in Mentor this weekend
Editor's note: This article was updated at 2:20 p.m. Here are a few events going on in and around your city this weekend: 1. SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE & BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Where/When: Great Lakes Mall, Dillard’s south concourse, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. These hours will continue through the holiday season, Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Why Go: The holidays will be here before you know it, and a photo with Santa could be a good way to begin your celebrations. If your family is full of early risers, you can line up outside the food court at 8 a.m. to catch Santa arriving at the mall on horse-drawn carriage. The mall will also host a special Santa breakfast. Pricing: Seeing Santa is free, but breakfast menu …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Kids and adults can monitor Santa Claus's progress on government site
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
The North American Aerospace Defense Command's job is to monitor the United States' and Canada's airspace for possible threats. But this time of year, NORAD tracks the least threatening (and most unusual) flying object of all -- Santa. The Colorado-based government agency again offers its Official Santa Tracker that follows the jolly one across the globe. Kids can countdown to Christmas as Santa flits from city to city and even track his progress on Google Earth. However, NORAD does not have access to the naughty and nice lists.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
More than a hundred people gathered for Santa Claus and the annual holiday lighting celebration Friday at the Commemorative Rose Garden
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
The city of Mentor kicked off the holiday season with its annual lighting ceremony Friday evening at the Commemorative Rose Garden. The choirs from Mentor United Methodist Church, as well as the kids at the lighting, sang Christmas carols while awaiting Santa's arrival. Once the jolly one arrived, he made sure to get every child's Christmas wish. After the event, the more than 100 who gathered could go to St. Mary of the Assumption across the street for refreshments. The holiday lighting -- an annual tradition in the city -- is organized by the Mentor Beautification Committee.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Kids will get a goody bag for coming to meet Santa this Saturday at the Mentor mall
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Yes, the Christmas season is upon us and Great Lakes Mall has the Claus to prove it. Kids can have breakfast with Santa Claus this Saturday morning at the Mentor mall. He will arrive by a horse-drawn carriage in front of the food court at 8:30 a.m. The holiday fun will include coloring, craft stations, as well as entertainment from Radio Disney. All children will get goody bags, while supplies last, for coming. Simon Kidgits Club members will get a bonus gift. While it's free to come to the mall and meet Santa, families will have to buy their own breakfast. Following the event, Santa will begin to greet guests and pose for photos with them in the mall’s Dillard’s south concourse through December 24. "We’re excited to get into the holiday …
Barb Mathis
6:45 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Going to the football game in Parma, of course!!!! more ›