Breckenridge Texan

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Mingle & Jingle downtown shopping event from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. As part of the holiday festivities, the new community Christmas tree will be lit up in Foundation Park (aka the “pocket park”) at the corner of Walker Street and Breckenridge Avenue at about 6:30 p.m., according to Chamber Administrator Yuri Huntington.

The new tree was purchased recently to replace the previous tree that was more than 20 years old and was no longer usable. JB Sparks, chairman of the Breckenridge Downtown Development Council, worked with the Breckenridge Economic Development Council, the City of Breckenridge and Stephens County to help pay for the tree. Each entity paid $10,000, and First National Bank donated the remaining funds (a little over $2,000) for the tree. Local business owner Greg Akers drove to Sherman to pick up the tree.

Stacy Harrison, the Public Services director for the City, and the parks department staff have been putting up the tree this week.

Mingle & Jingle features local businesses that stay open late for holiday shopping. Some of the businesses may have snacks and drinks available.

Here is the currant list of participating businesses in Mingle & Jingle:

• Abecca Grace
• The Bargain Box
• Bayer Motor Company
• Bertie and Olif
• Blackhorse Mercantile & Cafe
• Bunkhouse Divas
• Cactus Chic Home Decor
• Classy with a Little Sass
• Downtown Salon & Spa
  
• Farmer’s Insurance – Melinda Fore
• 40 Something Cowgirls
• Halo Cosmetics
• Happy Days Antiques
• The Hub Antiques
• Katherine Parker Design
• Linda Lou’s Quilt Shop
• Little Ceasars Pizza
• MaBelle’s Bakery
  
• Main Street Floral
• Ridge Motel
• Ridge Nutrition
• Rustic Charm
• Stephens Memorial Hospital Gift Shop
• Thurman Furniture
• Uniquely Handmade
• The Vintage Butterfly
• The White Orchid Floral
• The Woman’s Forum

Check out the Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page for the latest list of participating businesses.

Mingle & Jingle offers shoppers an opportunity for some evening shopping in downtown Breckenridge each year. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

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