HOLIDAY SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS WITH HONEYWELL CENTER OPEN HOUSE


WABASH, Ind.
 – The holidays have arrived early at the Honeywell Center and will be celebrated with its annual Holiday Open House scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. This festive event is in conjunction with Wabash’s Downtown Night to Remember, which signifies the official kickoff to the holiday season. Come see the Honeywell Center’s spectacular holiday transformation up close by touring the glistening wonderland. This year’s holiday décor theme is “Favorite Holiday Movies.” Sponsorships are provided by Heartland REMC PowerMoves and Wabash Carnegie Public Library. A team of 29 volunteers began decorating in early October. The volunteers include Linda Ahlfield, Kraig Ahlfield, Sarah Andrews, Bobby Bishop, Sheryl Bishop, Shirley Bucher, Kelly Cupp, Steve Dyer, Paula Dyer, Sharon Fisher, Ed Gilbert, Donna Harman, Robin Hodge, Diana Iden, Kathy Knecht, Bonnie Masterson, Patty Metzger, Craig Petrowsky, Jackie Ramsey, Eric Schoening, Monica Sparling, Dan Swihart, Shelly Swihart, Mary Ann Swihart, Richard Tucker, Robin Unger, Lynn Watson, Cheryl Working, and Judy Zolman. The decorations will adorn the Honeywell Center through January 5. Mayor Scott Long will begin the festivities at 6 p.m. by sharing a few words. Following will be a performance by the Wabash High School’s Symphonic Voices under the direction of Mark Nevil. The choir will sing a selection of holiday tunes, setting the mood for Santa’s arrival on the scene. Kids can get their picture taken with the jolly old elf, while making it known what they want for Christmas. Parents, be sure to bring a camera! Guests can also enjoy the Winter Street Banner Contest, which will be on display in the Clark Gallery.  The Holiday Open House event is free and open to the public. Attending this annual holiday event is a great way to create memories with the whole family! For more information, contact the Honeywell Foundation Box Office by calling 260.563.1102, or visit the Honeywell Center website at www.HoneywellCenter.orgAbout the Honeywell FoundationThe Honeywell Foundation is a public charity in Wabash, IN. The organization and its venues – Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. Ford Historic Home, Eagles Theatre, and 13-24 Drive In – provide artistic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for all. For more information about The Honeywell Foundation, please visit HoneywellFoundation.org.

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