Christkindlmarket Volunteers, 2019

Please consider being a part of the celebration.
A few people initiate the event but it takes many to bring it to fruition. 

The Walkersville Public Library

The library staff reached out to Mrs. Claus and arranged for her to make a visit to The Christkindlmarket. Together, they selected books to read with the young guests attending the event. Mrs. Claus will will visit each location. ​
Please visit the Walkersville Public Library. 

Maize-Meadow Girl Scouts, Service Unit 37-4

The Girl Scouts will take part in the Festival of Lights. As the veil of darkness begins it's decent, the girls will assist in placing luminaries along the streets within the event area. In a short period of time, the quaint tree-lined streets will softly glow. 
  • For more information and to join Girl Scouts, visit the following website: http://gscnc.org  
  • Troops for girls from grades K-12 are available.   
  • Volunteers are encouraged to be a part of in the girl-led organization.
  • ​There is a place and opportunity for everyone to be part of the great    Girl Scouting organization.
                     ​​​G.I.R.L
                     Go-getter
                Innovator            
                Risk-taker
                Leader

Walkersville Feed Company &    County Store 
The owner, Nick is donating use of fresh cut pine trees, to create a winter wonderland. A great place to take a friend and or family photo. St. Nick will greet visitors at the Winter Wonderland, for more information, please follow the link. 

Local Musicians 

Ben, is a young man who selected to learn the saxophone at eight-years-old. His musical styles include jazz, light rock, big band, and classical.  His repertoire includes participation in his high-school orchestra, performances with the Ray Birely Big Band, and an invitational summer program at McDaniel's College. We are grateful to have Ben share his talents at the Walkersville Christkindlmarket, please follow the link for more information.   Schedule 

Ballerina  

Katie, a young woman was introduced to the world of dance when she enrolled in ballet and tap lessons at two-years-old.  Through the years, she has engaged in an array of classes that encompasses various styles of dance. Katie's repertoire includes ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop; recently, she's been on Pointe for a year, and continues to work to improve her technique in ballet. Katie has graciously offered to perform at The Walkersville Christkindlmarket, please follow the link for more information.  Schedule 

Santa's Sign Language Elf 

Rebekah,  a young woman who developed a desire to learn a second language when she was introduced to sign-language, during her high-school education. She has followed her passion for this expressive language form and is enrolled in college, to earn her degree and pursue employment as a sign-language interrupter. We are grateful to have  Rebekah, to share her talents and interact with the kids attending the Walkersville Christkindlmarket, please follow the link for more information. ​Schedule

Santa's Activity Elf

In 2010, Tiffany Kauffman  began a career working with community elders as a Care Manager with Sunrise of Frederick County. In 2014, she accepted the position of Activities and Volunteer Coordinator that allows her bubbly and warm personality to shine. In addition to her daily work duties, Tiffany is the Captain of the Alzheimer's Walk Team. An activity that allows her to organize fundraisers, to one day find a cure. We are grateful to have Tiffany share her enthusiasm with children of all ages at the Walkersville Christkindlmarket.