RCA Santa Run!
Sunday, December 13th,
1:00-2:45pm

You better watch out…Santa’s making his annual visit to Rowayton aboard his big red Fire Engine sleigh.  Santa will
start at the Rowayton train station at 1:00pm and make the following stops.  Children who miss Santa on his rounds can
visit him at the Fire House from 2:15-2:45.

Hope Lights Lives Luminaries Project
Sunday, December 13th at 5:00pm (Rain date Sunday, December 20th)

All of Rowayton will glow with candlelight on December 13th as residents light luminaries along their property to demonstrate support for those who are dealing with a difficult illness or the loss of a loved one.  This will be the 12th year that our community has participated in this powerful event created by the Center For Hope.  This is one of the largest fundraisers benefiting the Center for Hope and the Den for Grieving Kids. Order forms for Luminary kits will be available in late November.  If you can help, or would like more information, please contact Martha Todd at 853-7047 or Susan Dunlap at 866-8330. 

Follow the Star...
to the RCA Nativity Pageant
Saturday, December 19th at 6:00pm (Rain date Sunday, December 20th)

The 46th annual Nativity Pageant is a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Christmas with your neighbors and friends.  This outdoor production of "Come to the Light" was co-founded in 1963 by Jane (Putsie) Ritchey and the late Louise McMahon and Howard Lenters in the weeks following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  Starring area children, local clergy, residents and live animals, the pageant is an endearing re-enactment of the Christmas story.

Volunteers Needed
If you have angels (girls, grades 3-5), shepherds (boys, grades 3-5), wise men (boys, grades 6-8) or townspeople (all ages) who would like to participate, call Putsie Ritchey at 621-0980.

Help is also needed for the set-up and breakdown of the Nativity Pageant.  Set-up starts at 9:00am on Saturday, December 19th.  Bring your children and help put up trees, bang nails and bond with fellow Rowaytonites.  Doughnuts and coffee provided!  For more information, call Greg Saum at 354-4068.

Christmas Eve Services
Thursday, December 24th

4:30pm - Family Service with traditional carols and readings: United Church of Rowayton

5:00pm - Family Service and Nativity Pageant: United Methodist Church

10:00pm - Festival of Lessons and Carols: United Methodist Church

11:00pm - Candlelight Service: United Church of Rowayton

UCNS Open House
January 9, 10:00am-12noon

For over 43 years, the United Church Nursery School in Rowayton has been providing an exceptional nursery school experience for children ages 2-5.  They offer a one day 2's class, a three day 3's class, a five day 4's class and a five day Pre-K class.  They also offer a five day lunch bunch and extended day enrichment program.  Their enrollment process for the 2010-2011 academic year began on October 1, 2009, when they start considering inquiries for the following school year.  For information about UCNS or any of their programs, please visit their website www.unitedchurchnurseryschool.org or call 853-3554.

RCA Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Saturday, April 3rd at 10:00am

Hop on over to the Community Center, rain or shine, to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in RCA's annual Easter Egg Hunt.  Parents, please drop off six plastic eggs filled with candy, snacks or coins for each participating child to T.G. Diamandis at 3 St. James Place (off Yarmouth Road at the top of Browne Place) on Friday, April 2nd between 12noon and 8:00pm.  Eggs may also be dropped off at the Community Center field before 9:30am on the day of the hunt. For more information, contact T.G. Diamandis at 831-0870.

Easter Services
Sunday, April 4th

6:00am - Sunrise Service at Bayley Beach - All are invited to breakfast at the Fire House following the service.

9:15am - Family Service: United Church of Rowayton

10:00am - Festival Service: United Methodist Church

11:15am - Traditional Service: United Church of Rowayton