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I still do my dolls on my other blog, but as this display part of my holiday decor now, I thought I would include them here. If you click on my photos--they will send you to barbieoldnewgreenredo.blogspot.com/
But, please enjoy!~ Something Fun!
Tree Lighting and Food Drive
This is Tereeza for Channel 7 Noon News in Chicago. I'm in the Northside Community Park, where tonight there will be a Tree Lighting and Food Drive.
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Hopefully the rainy weather won't keep the neighborhood families from coming out for the lighting this beautiful tree and donating to the
food drive.
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There, they are testing the lights. This should be a great event, signing off and see you at 8pm, LIVE on Channel 7 tonight for this tree lighting.
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It's Dusk and the Park is almost ready for the Event.
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Tereeza: Alderman Derek, how nice to see you here at the Food Drive and Tree lighting.
Alderman: Thank you Tereeza, I'm here with Monica who is chairwoman for the Food Drive and this event.
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Monica: Yes, the neighborhood is trying to help any way we can. All the food collected tonight will be taken to the Food Bank over at St. John's to be distributed to those in need. We have so many right now!
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Tereeza: Well, you have a great crowd here tonight and your bins are almost full. Can people bring food in still tonight.
Monica: The bins for non-perishable food items will be placed at neighborhood shops for the duration of the holiday season---the need is so large this year. And, we thank everyone for opening their hearts and pantries for those in need.
Thanks so much, Monica and Alderman Derek. Next, we have Colette Deveraux who will be leading the sing-along after the Tree is lit.
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Tereeza: Miss Deveraux, how are you involved with this event.
Colette/Callie: Well, Tereeza, Colette Deveraux was my stage name in France, but I'm Callie Devers from Joliet, and I'm so glad to be home here in Illinois. I live across the street from this park in the Grand View, and really wanted to join with the community for this event.
Tereeza: Well, what will you be singing tonight for us after the tree is lit?
Callie: "I'll be Home for Christmas, if only in my dreams" by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent, 1943.
Tereeza: Thanks, I really love that one.
(Turns to the CROWD gathered
ARE We READY!
10....5...4...3..2...1....!
LIGHTS GO ON!!!
Oooh...Ahhh...Beautiful background Music starts....
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The TREE IS LIT!
And now Miss Callie Devers singing "I'll be home for Christmas."
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Callie: I'll be Home... for Christmas....
You can plan on me.....
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Please have snow...and mistletoe and presents by the tree...
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Christmas Eve will find me....
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Where the love light gleams....
I'll be home for Christmas.....
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If only....in....myyyyyy....dreams.
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Christmas Eve...will find me....
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Where the love light gleams...
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I'll be home...
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For Christmas....
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If only ....
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In my .....
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Dreams......
Applause....
Callie: Let's all sing along, everyone knows Jingle Bells...
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Dashing through the snow....
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In a one horse open sleigh, oe'r the fields we go....laughing all the way...
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Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright...
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OOOOOOH..... Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells..
Jingle all the way....
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Tereeza: This is Tereeza from Channel 7 Evening News signing off from Northside Neighborhood Park, tree lighting and food drive. Wishing you all jingle bells and Happy Holidays.
I hope you are home safe and enjoying your holidays!
Wear your masks, social distance and please stay at home, alone!
Hugs, Sandi
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Thank you for your cooperation, Sandi
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So fun and festive!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you---not much we can do as a community to celebrate and be safe! Hugs, Sandi
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ReplyDeleteOMG!! What an amazing and charming post!! I loved it and love your doll display which is so appropriate for this year and the Season!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks, Debbie. It was fun, I left a few on the buffet for the season...I may make an ice skating rink later, we love the soft glow under the snow. Hugs, and see you again soon, Sandi
Deletewhat a cute idea, love the dolls especially with little masks on. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi, Carol. The masks were a trial...lol. And making them all stand up...tricky. Hugs, and Merry Christmas, back! Sandi
DeleteSandi, well done. Love that the dolls are doing the right thing and spreading the word about those that are in need of food this holiday season and wearing the masks. Maybe a little more social distancing!! A very enjoyable post..Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Don't know where the time is going..Stay well..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteHi, Judy. I know what you mean about social distancing. They were basically in family or house share groups. Except for the alderman, singer and chairwoman...I had 4 that didnt' make it up on the 'stage'...Hugs, thanks and take care, Sandi
DeleteYou might have had to take Tom Cruise's approach! HaHa! Lots think he went too far but I think he did what he had to do..xxoJ
DeleteHi, Judy. When you are what star, producer, executive producer(he usually is one of those) then you ARE responsible for everyone. I do think he goes a bit 'over', but we don't know how far away the person was he was yelling at...so I'll cut him some slack. The industry is suffering, and he knows that! Hugs, Sandi
DeleteI'll add some more Applause! I'm so glad you shared this post here. You know I love dolls and it sure is a good time to dress the dolls and get them in the holiday cheer. We all need that. I have a dollie post ready for tomorrow. Merry Christmas from all the Florida dollies!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun, I can't wait...I'm winding down now---nothing else seems urgent, I may just take a couple of weeks off before cleaning everything up. Looking forward to your sweet dolls, I remember they are so much like what I played with as a child! And, Merry Christmas back...from woodpecker heaven here in the north...lol.
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