The Kreidersville Covered Bridge Association will hold its annual tree-lighting ceremony on the grounds surrounding the Kreidersville Covered Bridge on Saturday, Dec. 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

In case of bad weather, it will be rescheduled for Dec. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

The tree-lighting ceremony will include free cookies and hot chocolate, a bonfire, caroling and even a special visit from Santa himself aboard an Allen Township fire truck.

The tree lighting ceremony is being sponsored by the bridge association.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1335 Old Carriage Road, Kreidersville, will hold a Girl Scout Santa Shop 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

Handmade crafts and gifts, jewelry, ornaments and other holiday decorations, hair accessories, recipes in a jar, baked goods and more will be available for purchase.

The snack bar will also be open with hot dogs, nachos, fried Oreos, hot chocolate and other fun foods.

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The Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its 33rd annual Christmas house tour of historic homes and landmarks Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A patrons' tour will be held Friday evening, Dec. 6.

Some of the six homes featured this year have never been on the tour before. Two of the houses are near Slatington including a lovely traditional stone house and a unique two-story log home. In the Airport Road area are two stone houses and, just outside of Bath, another log and frame home. Finally, there is a beautiful stone house near Point Phillip.

All the homes, as well as the Siegfried Log Cabin in Bath, will be decorated for the holidays by local florists.

The society's campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, will again be open for the tour with a total of 15 crafters in all three buildings, a fresh wreath and swag sale, hearth cooking demonstration and tastings, complimentary refreshments and more. New this year, the Daily Grind Café will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Monocacy School, selling beverages, pastries and lunch items.

Tickets are on sale now at Bath Drug, S. Seem Antiques and Artisans, Country Capers, Curt's Cyclery and Miller Supply Ace Hardware.

Tickets will also be available the day of the tour at the society campus.

All proceeds benefit the society's restoration of its buildings.

For more information, visit govwolf.org or call 610-837-9015.

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