Christmas at Clement brings a jolly good time to Wallace

WALLACE — Wallace Parks and Recreation held its first Christmas at Clement event on Saturday, Dec. 9. The festivities featured games, crafts, train rides, a bouncy house, photos with Santa and even a visit from the grinch. Food trucks and area vendors had something for everyone to enjoy.

“The kids are loving the train rides,” said Jessica Lenig, Parks and Recreation program supervisor, as she spoke about the event highlights. “Just an afternoon of family fun coming together as a community,” she added.

According to Lenig, approximately 350 people attended and they expect that number to continue to grow each year.

“Everything from this event goes to help fund the all-inclusive playground here at Clement Park,” Lenig told the Duplin Journal, adding that this will be a yearly event. “Every event that we do the goal is to help fund the playground.” 

Trisha-Ann Hoskins, Deputy Clerk to the Board of the County Commissioners, told the Duplin Journal that Lenig’s “dedication and creativity orchestrating engaging activities and spreading the word have significantly contributed to the anticipation surrounding the event.”

“Jessica’s commitment to making this Christmas celebration a memorable experience for our community members is truly commendable,” said Hoskins. “We appreciate her hard work and enthusiasm in bringing the holiday spirit to Duplin County.”

Visit the Duplin Journal Facebook page facebook.com/duplinjournal for more photos of the event.