Santa sightings, last-minute shopping

Saturday, Dec. 21

Santa at Greendell Station: See Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at 12 Wolfs Corner Road, Greendell. Organized by the Lackawanna Cutoff Historical Committee, which is working to restore a historic train station and establish it as the Greendell Station Museum.

Holiday Train Display: Sussex County Railroad Club will exhibit model trains with winter/holiday themes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dorothy Henry library branch, 66 Route 94, Vernon. All ages welcome; no registration required.

Christmas Market: Shopping from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sussex United Methodist Church, 15 Bank St. Soup, coffee, hot chocolate and tea available for purchase.

Countdown to Christmas, a Shopping Extravaganza: More than 40 vendors. Food available for purchase. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Jude R.C. Church, 38 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong. Rain or shine.

Craft Table: Create old-fashioned holiday ornaments: decorated pine cones, gingerbread people and Victorian cornucopias filled with treats from 1 to 4 p.m. at the West Milford Museum, 1477 Union Valley Road. Materials and instructions will be provided by volunteers there to assist. No fee to attend; donations are appreciated.

Holiday Open House: Foster-Armstrong House, circa 1790, open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. at 320 River Road (County Road 521), Montague. Harmony in Motion performs at 2 p.m. Last tour at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Montague Association for the Restoration of Community History.

Sunday, Dec. 22

Santa visits: Macopin Volunteer Fire Company 4 and Upper Greenwood Lake Volunteer Fire Company 5 escort Santa through West Milford.

Blue Christmas Candlelight Service: For those experiencing loss, grief, struggles or cares of any kind. 6 p.m. at Western Hills Christian Church, 40 Kennedy Road, Tranquility.

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 62 Main St., Newton. Free admission; free will offering request.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Service features harpist and brass ensemble at 9 p.m. at West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

14th annual Christmas Day dinner: From 1 to 4 p.m., the Wantage United Methodist Church will serve a dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies, stuffing and dessert or lasagna as an alternative. For children, chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. Reservations required for time slots at 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. Call 973-875-4488 or send a text to Melissa at 973-997-1822. Leave your name, phone number, how many coming, which dinner is preferred and time you will arrive. Pick up and free local delivery available. Pick-ups and deliveries between 4 and 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26

Menorah Lighting: Hanukah Celebration of Lights at 7 p.m. at Vernon Township Fire Department, County Road 515.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Apple Eve: Annual dropping of the Apple at midnight on Railroad Green in Warwick, N.Y. Celebration begins at 11:30 p.m. Bring noisemakers.

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