WEYMOUTH, MA, ISSUED OCTOBER 31, 2024…The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, will host its 4th Annual Holiday Festival on Sunday, December 8th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Webb State Park, 371 River Street, North Weymouth.
The rain (or snow) or shine event will feature sleigh rides around the park, live music, photo opportunities with Santa, holiday themed arts and crafts, refreshments, and more.
Those interested in volunteering at the popular event will have a number of opportunities throughout the day, from checking in guests, assisting with arts and crafts, or taking pictures with Santa.
Event sponsors are actively being sought for the holiday festival. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available. To date Mass Cultural Council, PLAN of MA & RI, Cambridge Savings Bank, Quirk Auto, and Sprinkler Fitters Local #550 have signed on as sponsors.
Sleigh ride time slots are already filling up quickly! For ticket information and to secure a sleigh ride, please visit www.arcsouthshore.org and click on News & Events.
For additional information about the Holiday Festival, sponsorship, and volunteer opportunities, please contact Haley Klingseisen at 781-335-3023, ext. 2208 or HKlingseisen@ArcSouthShore.org.
“We look forward to celebrating the winter season with our much anticipated Holiday Festival,” said Brenda Linden, chief strategy and engagement officer with The Arc of the South Shore. “Please sign up soon – you won’t want to miss a minute of this amazing event.”
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 73-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.
