By Dispatch staff

December 13, 2011

The Northeastern High School Student Senate will host an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the school, 300 High St., Manchester.

The menu will feature pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and tea. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. For $1 off the admission price, bring hats, gloves, gift cards, etc. for Northeastern’s Help-A-Neighbor program.

Santa, Mrs. Clause, and the Elves will be there, so bring your camera for pictures. The entire York community is invited. Proceeds benefit NHS Student Senate.

By Dispatch staff

December 9, 2011

Downtown York’s historic Central Market is preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 17, as he takes a break from Christmas preparations to shop for farm-fresh York County items and visit with local children.

Santa will be at the Philadelphia Street seating area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A professional photographer will be on hand to help capture the moment, and those photographs will be available for purchase. Parents should also have their cameras ready; Santa doesn’t mind the paparazzi at all!

For information about the market, visit www.CentralMarketYork.com.

By Dispatch staff

December 8, 2011

The 2011 annual Santa Run through areas of Conewago Township is scheduled for Friday to Sunday, Dec. 16-18.

Starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 16, Santa’s sleigh, accompanied by fire equipment, will visit Strinestown, Sharps Village North, Cloverleaf Road to Kern Road to East Butter Road to Greensprings Road, Stonegate Commons and Meadow Run Mobile Home Park.

From 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Santa will be in the parking lot at Neiman’s Garage, 704 E. Canal Road. If Santa is not traveling past your house then this is your time to see Santa. Santa will not be stopping along East Canal Road this year due to heavy traffic encountered in the past. At 2 p.m. Santa will be traveling to Locust Run, Bennett Run, Hunter Creek, Zions View and ending at the York County Racing Club parking lot.

Starting at 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Santa will travel to Greenbriar Road, Dietz Estates and Westwood Mobile Home Park.

The times and dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and or emergency calls.

Christmas Tree sales continue at the Station in Strinestown, 6 to 9 p.m. weekdays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

By Dispatch staff

November 30, 2011

An opportunity to take pictures of your kids and pets with Santa will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Senior Commons at Powder Mill, 1775 Powder Mill Road, York.

Children are invited to sit on Santa’s lap and share their secret wish list. The event is free and will include cookies and hot chocolate. Guests are asked to bring their own photography and video equipment to record the holiday occasion. Please bring small pets that are well-trained and good with people and children.

Reservations are suggested, but not required. To reserve a spot or for more information, call (717) 741-0961.

By Dispatch staff

November 28, 2011

The Markets at Shrewsbury, Susquehanna Trail South, has announced its Visits with Santa schedule is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17.

Visits are free; bring your own camera.