Raleigh Sister Cities Association, a nonprofit, volunteer organization, will host its first annual International Christmas Market at the Shops at Seaboard Station, Seaboard Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, from Noon to 6:00pm. The rain date for the event is Sunday, December 13, from Noon to 6:00pm. Proceeds will support middle and high school educational exchanges with Raleigh’s sister cities in Compiegne, France; Rostock, Germany; Hull, England; and Xiangfan, China.
The event will include tents for each sister city featuring delicacies of the regions: tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fresh baked goods, crepes, chocolates, and a variety of specialty gift items.
Kris Kringle, straight from Germany, will join the fun and will be available to pose for photographs. Photographers will be asked to make a donation.
The event will also include a silent auction with gifts from local shops and live stage entertainment each hour featuring local choral and dance groups.
The event is scheduled to coincide with the Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour which is 1pm - 7pm. Come ond down and get in the Christmas spirtit with lots of fun and goodies!
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Don't forget the International Christmas Market this Saturday! Lots of things to do and great deals throughout the community including a silent auction with lots of great stuff. Go to the auction booth and claim a $2.00 OFF coupon to Seaboard ACE just for visiting!
ReplyDeleteSee ya there!!!