The Fairview High School Scarlet Singers perfrom at last year's Christmas in Fairview Park. (West Life file photo by Larry Bennet)

Fairview Park tree lighting moves to Gemini this Sunday
By Kevin Kelley
Fairview Park
Published Dec. 3, 2008

CHRISTMAS IN FAIRVIEW PARK: The city's annual tree lighting ceremony, previously held at City Hall, is moving to the Gemini Center this year. The event, which begins this Sunday at 5:15 with a performance of the Fairview Park High School Scarlet Singers, takes place at the Gemini Center, 21225 Lorain Road. Refreshments, a balloon twister and an expected appearance by Santa are all part of the event, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Fairview Park.

BUSINESS PERSON OF YEAR: Dan Miclau, general manager of 200 West Apartments, has been named the Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce's Business Person of the Year. He'll be recognized at the chamber's holiday party being held tomorrow (Dec. 4) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gemini Center, 21225 Lorain Road. Entertainment will be provided by Frank & Dean. Food will be provided by BucaDiBeppo, Smokey Bones, Stampers, Tony G's Pizza and Chick-fil-A. Tickets are $20 and include appetizers, beverages, beer and wine. Contact Sharon Matthews at (440) 779-7396 to purchase tickets.

LUNCH WITH SANTA: The Fairview Park Junior Women's Club presents lunch with Santa Saturday at Bain Park Cabin, 21077 North Park Drive. There will be three seatings for lunch -- at 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 1:45 p.m. Pizza, chips, dessert and drinks, and, of course, a visit with Santa are included. Admission for adults and children is $6. Children under age 1 are free. Reservations can be made by calling (440) 779-1417.

On the Web:

• Fairview Park City Hall
• Fairview Chamber of Commerce