"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!"
– Theodor Seuss Geisel, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Tim Carson entered the Elkhorn Chamber office, and with a shrug and a smile, he unveiled the 2020 Christmas Card Town's newest addition. Titled, "He's Making a LIst and Checking it Twice", Carson had a vision of Santa sitting quietly under a street light while he jotted down the names of the Elkhorn children as they fell into the categories of Naughty vs. Nice. With the same steady hand Carson used to paint each brush stroke, he gently removed each staple from the print as he carefully separated the artwork from the mounting upon which the newest Christmas Card was created. This will be the ninth year Tim Carson has been commissioned by the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce to capture the sentiment of the holiday season here in Elkhorn, WI |
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For our Christmas Card Town enthusiasts or first-time buyers, 10 packs and individual cards of the 2020 Christmas Card will be available for purchase at the Elkhorn Chamber starting November 13th. In addition to our debuting Christmas Card, the Elkhorn Chamber has 20+ years of Christmas Card inventory on display. Shoppers are invited to assemble their own variety packs that make unique holiday gifts for Elkhorn natives and distant recipients alike.
While Santa prepares for his upcoming Christmas Eve deliveries, the Elkhorn Chamber has personally invited him to participate in our 39th Annual Tree Lighting to be held downtown Elkhorn, December 4th at 6:30PM. Santa and a special community helper will arrive by horse drawn carriage and ignite the holiday spirit with the lighting of our downtown Christmas Tree. Santa will then join the Elkhorn Community at this year's 1st Annual Let It Glow event held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Let It Glow will be a .5 mile drive-thru festival of lights and displays with a final stop at Santa's North Pole Express. Children of all ages will be able to see Santa, wave hello, and have their wish lists hand delivered by Santa's illuminated elves.
The festivities spill over to Saturday, December 5th, where we will gather downtown for the 39th Annual Christmas Card Town Parade. The parade will commence at 1:30pm, leaving from the Walworth County Fairgrounds, and with over 10 city blocks included in the parade route, there will be plenty of street space for our community members and guests to social distance and enjoy the passing entertainment.
While so many things have changed over the course of 2020, the Elkhorn Chamber is proud to honor our holiday traditions in a safe and respectable manner. Thank you to all of our volunteers and community supporters for your continued participation and encouragement. We know now more than ever, the best way to do anything, is together!
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Keep smiling, keep sanitizing, and stay safe!
The Elkhorn Chamber
Submitted by Kate Abbe
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REMINDER:
The Elkhorn Chamber and it's staff continue to provide weekly
e-blasts for all of our newsletter subscribers and chamber partners. If you have business updates or events to share please send to Kate Abbe at kate@elkhornchamber.com. Let us help you continue to grow and engage with the Elkhorn community and surrounding areas!
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If you or a business you know are in need of assistance please reach out |
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December 4th, 2020
7pm-9pm
(immediately following the tree lighting downtown Elkhorn)
Located at the WALWORTH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Join us for a .5 mile drive-thru festival of lights at the fairgrounds. There will be whimsical work stations for Santa’s favorite helpers, music and cheer provided by local favorites and a Santa-Station with the jolly man in red himself that will spark the magic of Christmas. Children are invited to bring their letters to Santa as there will be a special mailbox with straight to the North Pole express service. Guests must remain in their vehicles, unless using restrooms.
This is a “give-back” county wide celebration to ensure that all households in Walworth County have a bright and cheery holiday season!
If you would like to be involved in the production:
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Gather the family and decorate a tree along Balsam Boulevard!
LIMITED NUMBER of Family Glow Trees available with $25 donation.
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39TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE! |
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December 5th, 2020
1:30PM
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2020 CHRISTMAS CARD TOWN ORNAMENTS ARE HERE!!!
Stop by the Elkhorn Chamber
to get the latest decoration for the holidays!
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For the past many, many years, HOPE NOW of Elkhorn and the Elkhorn School District have coordinated food and gift assistance for families in need during the Holidays. In order to limit exposure of our donors, volunteers and families to households outside their own, we will be requesting donations of food cards and store gift cards. HOPE NOW kindly requests the donation of grocery gift cards and store gift cards (ex. Piggly Wiggly, Aldi, WalMart, Target, Kohl’s).
Gift cards will be distributed to families in need based on family size.
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RSVP BY NOVEMBER 18TH!
262-758-6700
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DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE
ELKHORN CHAMBER!
The Big Bundle Up is once again taking over Wisconsin and we’re looking for your help collecting warm winter items for those in need. This year’s campaign will run Thursday, November 5, 2020 through Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
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JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF PROHIBITION!
@ OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
Join VIRTUALLY 5pm on Fri., December 4 until 9am on Mon., December 7, 2020
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Buy your ticket for this exclusive VIRTUAL event complete with music, cocktails, fashion, games, and insight into next season at Old World Wisconsin. With your ticket, you will receive a Party in a Box complete with recipes, cocktail kit with all of the ingredients to make the demonstrated cocktail (except the alcohol, you will need to purchase that yourself), a prohibition game, replica pin-on buttons proclaiming your opposition to prohibition, popular candy/sweets from the 1930’s, and a balsa wood plane kit. |
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GROWTH THROUGH GRIEF
NOVEMBER 18TH - 6PM
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The Elkhorn Resilience Coalition and Walworth County Human Services invite you to a panel discussion "Growth Through Grief." Listen to a panel of four, who have lost a child, a spouse, a parent, and grandparent—and have found their resilience to grow through their grief and empower the legacy of the loss. WalCo Human Services moderator, LeeAnn Jackson, will guide you through the different forms of grief, help answer questions, and share resources as the holidays approach.
You are not alone, our community thrives together.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., limit 75.
Social distancing protocols in place. Masks required.
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Open Arms Free Clinic
Cork Pull - version 2020
Our cork pull experience was always a big hit at the Gala. For a virtual celebration, we certainly cannot have our volunteer angels standing in front of the table of wines...
HOWEVER, to carry the tradition on, we invite you to find your
favorite wines at our favorite stores.
Between November 14 - 30, our partner stores will contribute a
portion of their sales to OAFC!
To sweeten the deal, with this coupon, you will receive a free gift sponsored by
Youngquist Kennedy Orthodontics (while supplies last).
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DON'T FORGET TO SEND YOUR BLACK FRIDAY, HOT DEALS & HOLIDAY SPECIALS TO US! |
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GIFT CARD SALE
GET A BONUS GIFT CARD
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Business and Workforce Solutions
Navigate current business challenges and the new normal
Where will your team and your organization be at the end of this pandemic? Join us for Zoom discussions focused on helping leaders and companies survive current times and emerge from this crisis with strong, resilient teams.
Surviving the COVID Wave
A public health officer helps you and
your business stay safe and open as COVID-19 spikes in Wisconsin
Thursday, November 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
(Note time change)
After registering, you’ll have the option of adding the webinar to your calendar. You will also receive a confirmation email with directions to join the meeting.
Please share this invitation with your colleagues.
Your hosts are Liz Oplatka & Jamie Rauth of Gateway’s Business & Workforce Solutions. Liz is an expert in organizational psychology known for helping companies strengthen their leadership teams, building cohesiveness among managers and supervisors, and coaching organizations through change. Jamie brings experience in business, manufacturing and sales to help identify needs and customize training solutions.
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Preventing Infection with
Good Hand Hygiene
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No place can be completely free of germs – even hospitals and other health care settings. But you can partner with your caregivers and take steps to lessen the presence of germs. Hand hygiene plays a major role in preventing the spread of diseases.
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THRIVENT is GROWING!
Know someone like a coach, pastor or teacher who is energized by helping people reach their goals? What about someone who’s motivated to run their own business or wants to make an impact in their communities?
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Walworth County COVID-19 Phased Guidance |
This document provides broad guidance for recovery from COVID-19 in our community. Walworth County encourages organizations and individuals to consider this guidance and apply it where able. Organizations should feel empowered to implement solutions that best meet their needs and should develop plans to adjust practices in the event of another rise in COVID-19 cases.
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