Holiday Train
Hastings is pleased to be a host stop for the Canadian Pacific Railway’s lighted Holiday Train and musical show. The Holiday Train will arrive at the Train Depot on 2nd Street at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Since 1999, Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) has been running a freight train decorated with thousands of Christmas lights to raise awareness on the issue of hunger prevalent in all communities and to raise funds and food for each of the local food banks or pantries were the train stops.
Each train has a "stage car." These are renovated boxcars containing stage lights and sound equipment. At each of the stops in Canada and the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, entertainers who ride along on the train perform 20 to 30 minute outdoor concerts.
The Holiday Train is a prop for hunger relief efforts. No food or cash is loaded onto the train to be taken away. Food and cash will be donated to Hastings Family Service. Cash donations are especially appreciated, but nonperishable food items are also welcome. For further information visit www.cpr.ca.
MOMS Club East will also have hot chocolate and other items for sale during the event. Cub Scout Pack 278 will be collecting non-perishable food items for Hastings Family Service and The Hastings Middle School Student Impact Group will collect cash donations. They will be carrying large candy canes.
MOMS Club East will also have hot chocolate and other items for sale during the event. Cub Scout Pack 278 will be collecting non-perishable food items for Hastings Family Service and The Hastings Middle School Student Impact Group will collect cash donations. They will be carrying large candy canes.
Holiday Train
Date and Time
Sunday Dec 11, 2011
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST
12/11/2011
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Location
CA Depot500 2nd StreetHastings
Fees/Admission
Bring canned goods or cash to be donated to Hastings Family Service.
Website
Contact Information
www.hastingsfamilyservice.org
