You are cordially invited to the Brownhelm Historical Association’s “Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting” on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
At 5:00 p.m you can gather outside around a fire for a while or come inside the Historic Brownhelm School & Museum gym for refreshments, caroling, and socializing. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies plus a visit from Santa Claus! Santa arrives at 6:00 p.m. to visit and take pictures. We will proceed outdoors for the Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m. as we sing and warm ourselves by the fire.
Please join us for a festive evening to begin the holiday season. Bring your family and enjoy gathering with others as we get in the holiday spirit! Everyone is invited!
Donations: The BHA is more than just history and wants to be a part of reaching out. This year at our Christmas Tree Lighting, the Brownhelm Historical Association is collecting items for both a new Little Free Food Pantry to be placed at the Brownhelm School as well as once again asking for donations for Road to Hope. See the following lists for appropriate items to donate for either or both causes:
LITTLE FREE PANTRY ITEM LIST:
**Non-perishable or long lasting, shelf-stable items preferred**
- Canned Food Items (veggies, fish, beans, soup, etc.) - Cans with pop tops are great or throw in a can opener!
- Shelf-Stable or Powdered Milk
- Shells & Cheese Boxes (better than traditional mac & cheese because no need for milk & butter)
- Peanut Butter
- Spices (basics like garlic powder, minced onion, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon)
- Box Mixes (cake, pancake, stuffing, etc.)
- Candy (because everyone deserves a treat!)
- Cooking Oil
- Coffee/Tea
- Baby Formula & Baby Food
- Non-Food Items (dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, soap,etc.)
ROAD TO HOPE SUPPORT LIST:
**See ‘What is Road to Hope’ below.*
HOUSEHOLD
Silverware – forks, spoons, knives
Cups, coffee cups, bowls
Paper towels
Kleenex
Dish Soap/Hand Soap
Laundry Detergent/Dryer Sheets
32-gallon Garbage Bags
Motrin/Advil/Cough drops/Tums
Baby wipes/Baby diapers
Toilet Paper (Septic-safe)
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Disinfectant Spray
Pine-sol Lysol
Bleach
Windex
Bathroom Cleaner
Kitchen Cleaner
Dusting Spray (i.e. Pledge)
Scrubbing Sponges
TOILETRIES
Shampoo & conditioner
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Body wash/Deodorant
Shaving Cream/Razors
Hair Spray /Mousse/Gel
What is Road to Hope? Road to Hope, Inc. is a drug and alcohol free, 501(c3) residential facility on Lake Road. This new facility is located adjacent to Brown’s Lake Road Cemetery. The renovated apartments at Road to Hope provide an abstinence-based, twelve-step environment within which the addicted person receives support, guidance, and faith necessary to become a productive member of society, while living a regimen of daily sobriety. Personal Responsibility is at the heart of the program. They provide a cost-effective housing solution and atmosphere guided by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Successful residents reintegrate happier, healthier, and committed to the twelve-step way of living as they return to their families, society, and the twelve-step community. For more information, you can visit: www.road-to-hope.org.
Sponsored by the Brownhelm Historical Association. Parking is available behind the school building.
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Vermilion.
