Weather forces cancellation of Kalamazoo’s ‘December to Remember holiday event
The Kzoo Parks office will be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. next Monday-Thursday for community members to pick up free craft bags, select toys, and write letters to Santa.
The Kzoo Parks “December to Remember” holiday event scheduled for tonight in Bronson Park has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Community members are invited to visit the Kzoo Parks office at 251 Mills St. next week, Monday, December 16 through Thursday, December 19, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. to pick up a free holiday craft bag, select a toy, and write and drop off a letter to Santa. Wrapping paper and knitted gloves will also be available while supplies last.
Those unable to visit the office can still send a letter to Santa via email at kzooparks@kalamazoocity.org. Santa will respond to all letters with a return address within seven days. A letter-writing template is available online at www.kzooparks.org/december and will also be available at the office.
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