CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio – Believing that this is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, Hallmark Channel has partnered with theaters in hometowns across the United States to promote its’ Countdown to Christmas ”.

You too can have your sweet, if not sappy, nostalgic moment this weekend, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday (December 4) and Sunday (December 5) at Sugar Pines Farm in Chester Township.

While they can’t promise that you will meet and fall in love with Mr. or Mrs. Wonderful, you can be randomly chosen to receive a free farmhouse Christmas tree, courtesy of the Hallmark Channel.

Located at 9500 Mulberry Road in Chester Township, Sugar Pines Farm is a 100 acre farm with a dozen acres to explore, choose your perfect Christmas tree and cut it yourself for a great photo and souvenir of family.

Rustic tractor-pulled hay wagon rides are available, with social distancing. You can warm up in the barn and buy holiday veggies, hot chocolate, hot corn, and other goodies. Tours with Santa Claus are offered from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday (December 3) and Sunday (December 5). Check the website for more information.

Bring a new or slightly worn warm coat as a gift to give to someone in need through One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization that collects and distributes coats to children and adults in all 50 states while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.

Win a romantic stay at the hostel: Suppose you’ve met someone special or already have one and would like to spend a night at the Inn of Chagrin Falls in a romantic room with a fireplace, king-size bed, and hot tub after a stroll for see the famous waterfalls and holiday lights around the village.

Yes, you can bring the children if you wish and use the connecting room with twin beds.

By purchasing a $ 100 key, you could win an overnight stay on Saturday, December 18 in the beautifully decorated Christmas room, as well as a $ 100 gift certificate for M Italian restaurant, in-room movies with popcorn Popcorn Shop, fresh cookies and hot chocolate and a private breakfast with Santa.

This is a fundraiser led by the Chef Art Pour Restaurant group to raise funds for the Chagrin Falls Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop program that benefits needy families in the area.

To get in, stop by the Inn, 87 West St., dial 440-247-1200 or contact innofchagrin.com for more details. The draw will take place on Sunday, December 12, but you don’t need to be present to win.

Vote for your favorite: The fall election season may be over, but you can vote now for the winning poster to promote the ninth annual New Years Popcorn Ball Drop.

The Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop partnered with the graphic arts class at Chagrin Falls High School to design posters for the event. Seven student-designed posters are on display in the Main Street store. The winner will be declared on Wednesday December 15th and the posters will be distributed from December 17th.

Voting will be done on smartphones or on paper ballots available at the Popcorn Shop.

Students include Dylan Babic, Shelby Brett, Logan Holmes, Preston O’Connor, Sam Partain, Liam Ratcliffe and Ryan Reid. Each will receive a bag of gifts from the store, and the winner will receive a cash prize of $ 50, along with the design appearing on the label of this year’s Special Edition Popcorn Flavor Created by The Kitchen. Popcorn Shop.

Resettlement of refugees: Park Synagogue is hosting an online program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, on the refugee resettlement process, focusing on people from the Republic of Congo, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan and Sudan. other countries.

Presenters Ron Hedrick and Liv Randall from US Together, a Cleveland relocation organization, will answer your questions and explain how you can get involved.

Sign up for the free program by Tuesday, December 7 to receive the Zoom link. Contact parksynagogue.org or call Ellen Petler at 216-371-2244.

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