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LOTS GOING ON!

Saturday (12/3) is a busy day at our council! We need help at PGK Louis' house* at 9 a.m. to help decorate the parade float. [*Email us for directions.] Then we can use some more help at the council hall at 4 p.m. to set up for the Children's Christmas Party. And don't forget that the Boy Scouts will be selling beautiful, hand-made, natural Christmas wreaths out in front of our building starting at 9 a.m. until they sell out, so get there early!

Full details on all of these events appear below, along with reminders about the Penny Social, Bingo, Council Tree Lighting, and placing your order for council shirts and fleece jackets. Remember, our next membership meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30, which is the deadline for getting in your prepaid order.

And save the date -- Friday, Dec. 16 -- for our Council Christmas Party, held jointly with the Fourth Degree Sir Knights of Mother Cabrini Assembly. We'll serve a free hot buffet dinner at 7 p.m., but please bring a generous gift for the St. James Food Pantry. A list of needed items will be circulated in a future email.
JOIN US SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, TO KICK-OFF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH YOUR COUNCIL AND OUR GREAT CARMEL COMMUNITY!

Come down to the council on Saturday, December 3rd, where we will be hosting Christmas festivities all day long!
 
Start bright and early by coming down in the morning to buy beautiful, handmade Christmas wreaths in great assortment of ribbons and decorations. These are sold by a local Boy Scouts of America troop to fund their youth programs. For only $20, they are an amazing bargain. Supplies are limited, so get there early to get yours while they last!
 
Inside, starting at 3 p.m., we open our doors to the community for family fun activities, including face-painting and children's crafts. Bring you children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews -- all children are welcome.
 
There will also be a host of other activities around town, including breakfast with Santa, story reading, craft fairs, and the chowder tasting at Cornerstone Park. Click here for the full schedule.

Then, at 4:30 p.m., the Council will provide a free children's Christmas party with dinner. Adults will enjoy a pot-luck dinner, so please bring a dish for the community table. Santa will be attending, so please bring a gift (value $20) for each child you bring, for Santa to distribute. RSVP to Anthony Falco at anthonyfalco17@gmail.com or (914) 907-4802.
Starting at 5:45 p.m., we will make our way over to the Paladin Center (former Guideposts) parking lot to line up for the Parade of Lights (steps off at 6:30), with our very own children's float. All brother Knights, Ladies Auxiliary, family members and friends of the council are welcome to march behind our banner and with our float.
 
The evening proceeds with caroling and the lighting of the trees along Lake Gleneida at 7:30.

JOIN US!
Penny Social - Sunday 12/4

Back by popular demand, our Ladies Auxiliary is hosting another great Penny Social our council hall on Sunday, December 4th. Doors open at 1 p.m., and calling begins at 2 p.m.

Stop in and pick up some great items for holiday gifts or for around the house!
Now taking orders for council-wear!

We are now taking orders for Council-wear: Short-sleeve polo shirts, long sleeve polo shirts, Sport Tek Dri-Mesh polo shirts , and full-zipper fleece jackets. These will have our Council name and number and the emblem of the Order beautifully embroidered on the front, personalized with your name or initials.
 
Contact Anthony Falco at anthonyfalco17@gmail.com or (914) 907-4802 for more information.
 
Please print out this order form and return it to GK Rob or Anthony Falco at or before our next monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, December 14th.   
 
All orders must be prepaid!
Council Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 6
 
Once again we will join with KofC councils across America to "Light up for Christ" and light our council Christmas tree to signify the light of the world.

Meet at our council at 7 p.m. for light refreshments, caroling, and the tree lighting. Bring the family and your best singing voice!
Holiday Cash Bingo
Tuesday 12/13
 
Have BIG fun and try your luck at winning CASH for the holidays at our Holiday Cash Bingo fundraiser on Tuesday, December 13th, presented by our Ladies Auxiliary.

Admission is $50, but prepay by Dec. 5th and save $10!!! Your payment includes admission, all-nighters, 2 specials, and a door prize ticket. Coffee, tea and cake will be served.

Bell Jar tickets available for purchase.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES!

Click here to send an email for payment details or more information.

The location is our Council Hall (10 Fair Street, Carmel NY). Doors open at 5:45 p.m., house rules read at 7 p.m., first game starts promptly at 7:15 p.m.

Sorry, no persons under age 18 permitted into the game.
Remember, a full calendar of events can always be found on our website: carmelknights.org under the Upcoming Events tab, and check out our Breaking News page. And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page for up-to-the minute announcements, photos, event listings, and items of interest.