Church celebrates their 13th annual Cookie Walk
Cookies are $6.99 a pound at the annual Christmas Cookie Walk at New Philadelphia’s First United Church of Christ.
The 13th annual Cookie Walk will be Dec. 16 at First United Church of Christ, 201 Fair Ave. NW, New Philadelphia. The cost is $6.99 per pound, regardless of variety.
The Cookie Walk will begin at 10 a.m. and will run until 2 p.m. or until cookies are sold out. Participants may come as early as 9 a.m. and will be ushered in and seated in the church sanctuary prior to 10 a.m. to listen to live piano and flute duets by Bart Herman and Amber Pottmeyer, both professional musicians. Then at 10 a.m. small groups will be sent to the fellowship hall in the order in which they arrived to choose their cookies.
Each participant will be given plastic gloves and bakery boxes to pack their selections as they walk around decorated display tables. There is no time limit, and everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace.
Artisan items handmade by members of the Valley Quilters Guild will be available in a boutique setting. Gifts ranging from $1-$50 will include coasters, place mats, table runners, pillows, neck wraps, dog collars and dish cloths.
There also will be a book-signing by local author Becky Swartzbaugh with her new children’s book, “Clare Bear.” Some of the animal characters from the story will be available for purchase.
Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will benefit the many ministries provided by First UCC, which is handicapped-accessible through its Fair Avenue parking lot entrance. There also is a covered portico at that door for easy access and an elevator to reach the fellowship hall.