A Christmas Rundown of Springfield Lakemore!!

These two lake communities had festivities, lights, music and more throughout the holiday season.  The Village of Lakemore held its Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Santa arrived at the event on a fire truck and was greeted by a very excited and enthusiastic crowd that had endured the cold night air to see the jolly man in person. He waved his hand in a magical way that lit the huge tree located outside the Municipal Building. At the event there were horse drawn wagon rides, lots of cookies and hot cocoa and Santa listened to the wishes of all the children.

Springfield Township also received a visit from the red suited man the first Friday in December. 

Santa also waved his hands and lit the township tree located in the gazebo along the lake. With the lighting of the tree came the lighting of other animated decorations located along Canfield Road. The lights are beautiful as they reflect off the lake. There was music, snacks and a visit with Santa for all. 

A big part of Christmas for these two communities is giving and helping those in need. This year, both police departments held Fill A Cruiser days at Dollar General and Walmart. They collected new toys, clothes and non-perishable food items for Springfield Cares to pass out to families in need in the communities. 

Springfield Fire Department held a pancake breakfast, and the admission was canned goods which went to Springfield Cares. The schools also collected canned goods. 

Springfield held Shop With a Cop and Lakemore was one of the communities participating. Kids loved spending the day with officers and volunteers as they began with breakfast at the high school and then shopping at Walmart. Then after sirens blaring and lights flashing during the ride back to the high school the kids enjoyed Santa, lunch and time together as the elves wrapped their packages to take home.

Boxes ready, Springfield Cares

Springfield Cares was able to help 63 families in Lakemore and Springfield. The Springfield Police and Fire Departments, Lakemore Fire and Police Departments, Lakemore Council, Mayor Rich Cole, Springfield Local School District students and staff, Nativity Church, Springfield Baptist, Act Now Inc., Grace Community Fellowship, and all community members involved of Lakemore and Springfield participated in making this happen. 

It was a great season for the communities thanks to the kind people of the village and the township there was Christmas for some that needed a helping hand. Also, a special thank you to those that made the events special such as Lakemore Council and the Parks Department of Springfield and to the volunteers of Springfield Cares.