The annual Hometown Christmas drew community members to downtown Junction City Saturday night for Main Street holiday activities. They ranged from free carriage rides and a wine and wassail event to a performance by 1st Infantry Division Band members and a Gingerbread House contest.

( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald and Ronna Larson )

There were Bartell House activities, a Christmas Market. old fashioned carolers and an appearance by the Grinch.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe annual Hometown Christmas drew community members to downtown Junction City Saturday night for Main Street holiday activities. They ranged from free carriage rides and a wine and wassail event to a performance by 1st Infantry Division Band members and a Gingerbread House contest.( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald and Ronna Larson )<figure>
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 </figure>There were Bartell House activities, a Christmas Market. old fashioned carolers and an appearance by the Grinch.

Local residents enjoy a festive time downtown