Photos with The Grinch and letters to Santa

Feeling a little grinchy and want to start your holidays with a smile? While you’re out and about supporting local businesses on Small Business Saturday, take time out for a little fun and a mischievous grin. The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to bring your camera and take a photo with The Grinch on Saturday, November 29 from 2 to 4pm at the Elgin Chamber office at 31 South Grove in Downtown Elgin.

In addition, a special bright red mailbox is located on DuPage Court near the chamber office that’s ready to receive “letters to Santa” from children as a direct delivery line to Santa. Kids can drop off letters in a sealed envelope (no stamp needed) in the mailbox through Friday, December 12. Don’t forget to include a legible return address to get a special reply from jolly ole Santa himself. He can’t wait to hear from local children.

“Bring the family to create holiday memories and have your photo taken with the infamous Grinch to kick-off the holiday season,” says Carol Gieske, CEO/president, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. “The holiday spirit continues with the DuPage Court Holiday Tree near our office that will put you in a festive mood. Drop off a letter to Santa, too, in the festive red mailbox and wait to hear back from Santa himself.”

“On this Small Business Saturday, we proudly support the wide range of diverse businesses that provide the necessary goods and services to help boost our local economy,” adds Gieske. “Our local businesses truly appreciate the community’s support during the holiday season and all year long.”

The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce has an extensive website filled with information about businesses, job opportunities, advocacy, plus business and community events.

Check out the Chamber’s Facebook page and visit ElginChamber.com to stay connected. For more information, contact the Elgin Area Chamber at info@elginchamber.com.