Ribbon-cutting at the our Grand Opening with Jamestown's Mayor Sam Teresi (far left) and Tom Meyers (far right), McDonald's of Jamestown.

Appearing in the Post-Journal on 11/28, the moms and kids behind CMJ on 3rd pose outside. (Sign said "Grand Opening Friday Dec. 2!"). Photo by Dennis Phillips of the Post-Journal

Little girls like cars and trucks, too. (Though they didn't wipe out the pedestrians, like the little boys did!)

An inspired music lover at play. Keyboard and percussion instruments were featured.

The gingerbread puppet house, in frequent use

The snacks were a hit, too.

Susan Williams, Sam Qadri, Mayor Teresi and Kim Malarkey pose near the Islamic Eid (holiday) table

Lee Harkness, Exec. Officer of the DJDC (Downtown Jamestown Development Corp.), joined our party after postponing his parade due to snow!

Pam Drellow, CMJ's media coordinator, greets Tom Meyers of McDonald's (principal sponsor of "Fun for the Holidays")

Our colorful Kwanzaa exhibit (created by Vickye James)

Sam Qadri explains the Islamic exhibit to Susan Williams. Visitors test their knowledge of Islam's traditions and learn its history via DVD and computer programs.

Mayor Sam Teresi is enthusiastic on the subjects of Jamestown and CMJ, prior to the ribbon-cutting

Almost ready! Kim just assembled the highway set

Finishing touches to the exhibits and signs are added by Tom, an RSVP volunteer

We are grateful to all our sponsors! (This sign was added to every week.)

The gingerbread house and puppet theatre was built by Jefferson Middle-School teachers

Arts and Crafts are popular with all ages, especially when glitter is involved.

Two young visitors explore Hanukkah games and traditions

A group of kids and parents from LEAH sing Christmas Carols on 12/9

Decorating (and then eating) real gingerbread men...

The foam gingerbread men lasted longer!

Pre-schoolers enjoy the Bounce House on Wednesday mornings

Another Wednesday Pre-Schoolers item were Reindeer Necklaces (made with a little help, of course)

Checking out  Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day).

Box City, by Jamestown Container, is the favorite attraction for these active brothers

The kids could fold and then tape their boxes together. Our tape machine was a kid-friendly version of the real thing.

With enough box-blocks, he'll build his own fortress (but will it be dad-proof?)

The Jamestown Audubon Society brought "Making Tracks." We've enjoyed such great collaborations.

Audubon Director Ruth Lundin (far right) helps with the "Tracks" craft project: making a book of crayon-rubbed paw- and hoof prints.

For "Mexican Christmas" on 12/23, we ended with a pull-string piñata.

THE PARADE! Volunteer kids sit in Susan S's pickup, appropriately decorated

The driver, so lively and quick (but not moving very quick that night)

Our representatives included the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Elves (aka Brian M. and Susan W.)

Some of the team came in from the cold...

We spent the parade traveling behind the BBQ Chicken float!

Getting in some playtime before the parade began.