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Powhatan Point Christmas Event is Saturday

By SHELLEY HANSON For The Intelligencer 2 min read

Powhatan Point's 12th-annual Christmas in the Village will include a variety of entertainment, food and craft vendors, a parade and more on Saturday.

Sandy Sisson, one of the event's organizers, said the main event area is at the village's marina, but activities will take place across the village.

Two different "Breakfast with Santa" events are slated at 8 a.m. Saturday -- one at the Masonic Hall, sponsored by the Captina Eastern Stars, and another at American Legion Post 228, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.

At 7 p.m. today, a community worship Service is planned at the Powhatan United Methodist Church, 169 Main St.

"New this year to the festival will be inflatable games, soccer and 'Knock It Off' prizes can be won. … ," Sisson said. "There will be lots of food favorites at churches, organizations, businesses and at the main event area at the marina."

A Veterans Day ceremony also is slated to take place at 11 a.m. Saturday near the flag pole at the marina, sponsored by VFW Post 5565 and American Legion Post 228. There will be several speakers, and vocalists Addison Kovach and Sydney Bolt are scheduled to perform.

At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service Parade is planned.

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