Centerville City has put together several events and activities to ring in some holiday cheer and keep it going all month long.

Lighting of the Trees at Smith Park

The annual Lighting of the Trees at Smith Park, 300 N. 100 E. will take place Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. sharp. Santa Claus will be hitching a ride from the Centerville Police Department. Once he arrives, Mayor Clark Wilkinson will flip the switch on the holiday light display. There will be free hot chocolate and doughnuts for everyone provided by the Centerville Youth Council.

Pioneer Christmas at The Whitaker

The Whitaker Museum at 168 N. Main St. will again share a Pioneer Christmas with the community. Santa Claus will be a special visitor on Dec. 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Since so many will want to visit Santa, reservations are a must. (Those who don’t reserve a spot will not be able to greet him). They are open now via the city’s online catalog at  https://secure.rec1.com/UT/centerville-ut/catalog. That evening everyone will be able to put together a special Christmas craft and write a letter to Santa. 

Letters to Santa

Centerville children can write a letter to Santa Claus and receive a response before Christmas. Letters need to be dropped off at Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St, or emailed to [email protected] by Dec. 12 for Santa’s elves to have time to respond. A letter template may be found on the city’s website at https://bit.ly/3OHYEZL.

A Christmas Carol

Also in Centerville, the CenterPoint Theater at 525 N. 400 W., the Broadway musical version of “A Christmas Carol” directed by Maurie Tarbox is ongoing through Dec. 21 with weekend performances Thanksgiving weekend, then daily except Sundays beginning Dec. 2 with matinees on Dec. 7 at noon and Dec.14 at 3:30 p.m. 

In this community production of “A Christmas Carol,” Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old man whose life is forever changed one fateful Christmas Eve, is played by Nick Cash (MThF) and John Philpott (TWS), with Ross Clemens (MThF) and Danny Gallagher (TWS) as Bob Cratchit and Nathan Sachs (MThF) and Cory Dahl (TWS) as the beloved Tiny Tim. 

Tickets range from $21.50 to $39.50 and may be purchased at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerpointtheatre/3197?productionidlist=204427

Christmas Tree Pick Up

After Christmas is done, the city has provided a Christmas tree pick up on Saturday, Jan. 4. Since the trees will be recycled, they cannot accept trees with any tinsel or ornaments or artificial trees. Have your trees out to the curb by Sunday night. The city asks that if it snows, residents uncover the trees so drivers can see them.

Looking Ahead: Ski & Snowboard School

Centerville City is again offering a Ski and Snowboard School for fifth to 12th graders on Fridays Jan.10,17, 24, 31 and Feb.7 at 3:15 p.m. This five-week program gives kids an opportunity to learn how to ski/snowboard or extend their current knowledge in ski/snowboard activities. The program, which costs $425 per skier ($450 nonresidents) includes transportation, lift ticket and a two-hour lesson with a professional instructor. Equipment rental is extra.

Space is limited and spots are filling up fast, so sign ups are recommended right away. For more information and to sign up visit https://secure.rec1.com/UT/centerville-ut/catalog λ