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Holiday parade to light up downtown

Holiday parade to light up downtown

Christmas in Turlock is all about the parade.  The 34th Annual Turlock Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Turlock Firefighters Local and the Turlock Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be held at 6:30 p.m.  Dec. 7. The parade’s theme this year is a “California Christmas." Holiday music and local vendors will begin the festival at 4 p.m. in downtown Turlock. Local businesses, organizations, and families will then parade in a whirlwind of dazzling lights ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 28, 2012 4:29 p.m.

Santa coming to town on vintage fire truck

Santa coming to town on vintage fire truck

Every December  members of Turlock Fire Incorporated and their families volunteer to drive Santa around town on a vintage 1955 fire engine spreading holiday cheer through the neighborhoods of Turlock. This year, Santa and his elves will be on the streets Dec. 3-22. Keep an ear out for the sirens and Christmas music to catch of glimpse of Santa and his elves. To find out when Santa will be in your neighborhood, ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 28, 2012 4:25 p.m.
Santa star of holiday stamps

Santa star of holiday stamps

St. Nick begins navigating the nation’s mail stream today to the tune of 750 million Santa and Sleigh Forever stamps. The stamp art was inspired by the 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore, “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also known as “The Night Before Christmas” or “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” “For the past 50 years, the Postal Service has issued Christmas-themed stamps,” said U.S. Postal Service Northeast Area Vice President Richard Uluski. ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 28, 2012 4:24 p.m.
Holiday decorating doesn’t have to break the bank

Holiday decorating doesn’t have to break the bank

Given the ongoing uncertainty of the economy, it comes as no surprise that many individuals are planning a pared down holiday budget. Even though the belt is being tightened, it doesn’t mean the holidays have to be drabbed. Here are a few options for holiday decorating that stretch the dollar and make your house merry at the same time.   — Use Nature’s Bounty Instead of doling out the cash for ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 28, 2012 4:23 p.m.
Community unites for Turlock Together

Community unites for Turlock Together

For 17 years, Turlock Together has embodied “goodwill towards mankind” during the holiday season. The organization's efforts continue this year, as the iconic blue barrels used to collect toys and non-perishable food items for low-income families have already been dispatched around town. Turlock Together, a voluntary cooperation of businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and ministries, continues its wish to reach the community at large by asking other residents and business owners to partner with ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 28, 2012 4:21 p.m.
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