Jefferson plans Christmas festival

The Jefferson Arts Committee will once again coordinate the 14th annual Christmas in the Village event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the historically designated Village of Milton (vicinity of Milton and Dover-Milton Roads) in the Milton/Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township.

Admission is free unless otherwise noted, and parking is free at all venues.

Starting the day off, The Milton First Aid Squad will host its annual hearty Pancake and More Breakfast at their building located at 45 Milton Road. No reservations necessary, admission fees will apply.

The Jefferson Township Historical Society will offer tours with costumed docents at the holiday decorated Jefferson Township Museum located at 315 Dover-Milton Road. Each room of the Chamberlain home circa 1870 will be decorated around the holiday theme Christmas Carols. Admission is free, and Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe will be open and selling antiques and unique gifts.

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, located at 153 Milton Road, will be the setting for live entertainment throughout the day featuring the White Rock School Chorus, the Arthur Stanlick School Chorus, the No Strings Acappella Group, and the Jefferson Township High School Madrigal Chorus – admission is free.

The Jefferson Township Community Chorus under the direction of James Wynne will perform their annual holiday concert as well and would appreciate a free will offering. The Church kitchen will be selling soup, sandwiches, and refreshments, and merchandise and craft vendors will be selling their merchandise.