Christmas in the Valley events continue

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce "Christmas in the Valley" continues over the next three weeks.

To encourage participation and local shopping, downtown parking is free from now through Dec. 31, compliments of the Chamber and Emporium Borough.

The Emporium Fire Department Auxiliary Craft Show is being held today. Every Saturday this month, non-profit groups will sell soup during lunchtime at Christmas Corner. Winners of the raffle will be announced Dec. 16.

The Family Center will sponsor Family Craft Night on Tuesday night, from 5:30 to 7:30, at the Episcopal Parish Hall.

Residents and businesses are eligible to enter the Holiday Decorating Contest. Judges will spend next Saturday touring the county. Certificates will be awarded for best business display, residential display and door.

Santa's Breakfast returns to the firehall next Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9:00 to noon.

Also on Dec. 9, the annual Christmas Parade steps off at 12:30. A snow princess and snow queen will be crowned. The princess will be selected from elementary-age girls. Clubs at Cameron County High School will nominate representatives for queen.

The Family Center will host "Bingo for Books" at the Episcopal Parish Hall on Dec. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Activities wind down on Dec. 21, when the Family Center sponsors caroling at Grove House and Guy and Mary Felt Manor.