Christmas at the Bend is Saturday

Children will get to enjoy Christmas themed nature activities and visit with Santa Saturday at the return of Christmas at the Bend at Jeffers’ Bend Environmental Center.

The event will take place Saturday starting at 11 a.m. and organizer Diane Croney-Turner says the entrance fee is $5 per car and $10 per bus, while military and first responders get in free.

Santa will be in attendance in his workshop, where families can get pictures taken with him while enjoying many free activities.

Participants will also get a chance to create Christmas cards to go to area nursing home residents. There will snacks, such as cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider, and there will be a slew of holiday themed booths.

Croney-Turner says as of right now, they will have the event rain or shine because all of the games and events will take place inside. For more information about the event or where to get tickets in advanc