Richland Township Community Association

12/10/2025

And now… the moment you’ve been waiting for! The winners of the Hemlock Hometown Holidays Light Parade are…🌟

🥇 1st Place: Hemlock Schools Bus Garage!
Their float absolutely dazzled the crowd and brought the magic of the season to life! The hard work they put into it truly showed, and the community’s love for this float says it all!

🥈 2nd Place: Mary Elizabeth
A stunning display packed with festive charm and creativity. This float is a crowd favorite year after year and we’re so excited to see the community show their love!

🥉 3rd Place: C.M.Excavating LLC
A joyful, heartwarming float that stole both our hearts and the kids’ hearts! We loved the uniqueness and the thoughtful details that went into this float!

Thank you again to all our participants. You make this tradition so special. We’re already excited for next year! 💫🎄

12/07/2025

As we wrap up this unforgettable weekend, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing sponsors. Hometown Holidays simply wouldn’t be possible without you.

From dollars to donuts to garland to time and space, you’ve supported this event in every way imaginable. Your generosity, dedication, and belief in our community make the magic happen year after year.

We appreciate you all more than words can say. ❤️✨

Here’s to the people who help make our hometown shine a little brighter during the holidays. 🎄

Hemlock Semiconductor
Isabella Bank
Specialty Manufacturing, Inc.
Megan Beldyga Farm Bureau Agency
The Sanderson Agency
Popps Place
The Roosevelt House
Hemlock Sawdust Days
McNalley Office Service
Jacques Orchard Hemlock Michigan
Flowers on 46
Moltus Building Group
Frankie’s
Hemlock Schools
Hemlock Business Association - Hemlock, MI
Richland Township
Richland Township Community Association

12/07/2025

One of our very favorite Christmas traditions lit up the streets again, and what an unforgettable night it was. Our Light Parade brought sparkle, excitement, and pure holiday joy to our hometown!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our businesses and community members who poured so much creativity and hard work into building those beautiful floats. We know it isn’t easy, but the wonder on the kids’ faces makes it all worth it. You help make this tradition shine brighter every single year. ❤️✨

Another huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who made the parade possible. From lining up floats to keeping the roads safe so families could watch comfortably, your dedication is the reason this event runs so smoothly. We are truly grateful for all you do. 🚒🎅🏼

12/07/2025

Our little town SHOWED UP for our Hemlock Hometown Holidays Block Party and we had a blast!

The holiday magic was everywhere. Amazing vendors, the cutest animals, and the ultimate winter combo: ooey gooey s’mores donated by The Sanderson Agency, warm soup from the always delicious The Maple Grille, and comforting drinks from Biggby Coffee to keep our hands and hearts warm. ☕🔥
And the dirty sodas from Social Sips Dirty Sodas were an absolute treat!

The fun continued all around town.
- Custom Style Salon added sparkle with their Jingle Mingle
- Maxine's Hair Studio was buzzing for Hair Tinsel and Shopping
- Twisted Roots had everyone shopping local
- Farmer's Home kept the joyful energy going
- Frankie’s hosted the HBA’s Wreath Raffle AND live music by Andy Braun. It brought the perfect holiday vibe to the night.

A HUGE thank you to Moltus Building Group for allowing us to use their beautiful space. They worked so hard preparing their building, and we are truly grateful for their generosity. We’re so grateful to have a business that is so supportive of our town.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers.
Thank you to our talented vendors.
Thank you to our boyscouts for manning the burn barrels to keep us warm.
Thank you to our community for showing up with so much love and support.
You are the heartbeat of events like this.

Most importantly, we want to give a massive shoutout to our sponsors. Your generosity made this magical night possible, and we appreciate you more than you know. ✨

Post a photo below and show us what you enjoyed the most about our block party 💫

12/07/2025

That’s a wrap on Hometown Holidays, and WOW, our hearts (and bellies) are so full! Here’s a fun little peek at Donuts with Santa, where the donuts were sweet and the smiles were even sweeter.

From face paint masterpieces, to kids zooming around with excitement, to the brave souls approaching Santa (some with pure joy, some with healthy hesitation 😂), the day was packed with holiday magic. And let’s not forget the delicious Jacques Orchard donuts… because YUM. 🍩✨

A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this day special:

- Hemlock Schools for opening the doors of KC Ling and helping with every request we tossed your way.
- Irene Shepherd Sensabaugh + team for transforming the school into its holiday best.
- Hemlock Business Association for helping to plan this festive fun.
- Curtis McLeod- Piano Music for filling the air with the sweetest holiday tunes while everyone waited for the big guy in red.
- Eleven Creative, for capturing all the most heart-melting moments on camera.
- Hemlock’s art students, for providing the absolute cutest face paint and turning little cheeks into holiday masterpieces.
- Isabella Bank, for prepping all the crafts and giving our little elves something joyful to create.
- Jacques Orchard, for supplying the delicious donuts that kept everyone smiling (and Santa extra happy!).
- Our AMAZING volunteers, who came ready to spread cheer and keep the fun rolling.
- Our incredible sponsors, without whom none of this holiday magic would be possible.

Thank you, everyone, for making Donuts with Santa unforgettable.
Already counting down to next year! 🎅🏼🎄💫

12/07/2025

This year we had a wonderful surprise guest offering free professional Santa photos for every family at Donuts with Santa. We were lucky enough to have a Hemlock native, Eleven Creative, capturing those special moments and helping create lasting memories for each and every one of you.

A huge thank you to Eleven Creative for taking such beautiful pictures. Your talent made the day truly unforgettable! ❤️📸

Take a look at your pictures from today’s event and use the PIN number 4016 to download your photo. We hope you all had as much fun as we did! 🎅🏼

Photo collection by Eleven Creative

12/06/2025

Light Parade Float Contest! 🎄✨

Show off your creativity and holiday spirit!
✨ Post a picture of your float in the comments below.

This year, you get to decide the winners! The top three photos with the most likes by Wednesday, December 10th will win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Let the voting begin and may the brightest float win! ⭐

Hemlock Hometown Holidays

12/06/2025

Hemlock, are you ready for the MOST FESTIVE DAY EVER?! ✨

We’re kicking things off with Donuts with Santa this morning from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at KC Ling Elementary!

Snap a selfie with the Big Guy, devour some sugary goodness and get crafty with holiday creations!

Then refuel at one of Hemlock’s awesome local restaurants (because holiday cheer runs on good food 😋) or head over to the St. Petes Bazaar to shop! Then get ready to go downtown for the BLOCK PARTY from 3:00 to 6:00 PM!

Shop local treasures, listen to live music, try some tasty treats, check out the HBA’s Festival of Wreaths and enjoy all the festive fun!

And just when you think the day can’t get any more magical…
✨Light Parade at 6:00 PM!
Watch your favorite local businesses roll through town with glowing, sparkling, fully decked out holiday floats!

It’s a full day of fun, lights, treats, and holiday cheer. We can’t wait to celebrate with YOU, Hemlock! 🎉

12/06/2025

We’re proud to have Hemlock Sawdust Days as a Bronze level sponsor for Hemlock Hometown Holidays. Their dedication to celebrating our history and bringing people together through events like Sawdust Days helps keep our town strong and connected.

Thank you for all you do to support community projects, scholarships, and traditions that make Hemlock such a great place to call home. We truly appreciate your commitment to keeping our hometown thriving!

12/06/2025

Only one more sleep until the big man arrives! 👀🎅🏼 Are you ready for Donuts with Santa? Don’t miss out!

📅 TOMORROW!
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 KC Ling

12/05/2025

Hemlock Hometown Holidays kicks off in just under 15 minutes at Frankie’s The HBA’s wreath raffle is ready to go. Stop in for dinner and drinks and check out all the beautiful wreaths created by our local businesses!

12/03/2025

Big news for Donuts with Santa! ✨ Our friend Curtis is joining us and sharing his gift of live Christmas music. We’re already excited to hear all the cozy, joyful tunes he’ll bring to the morning! 🎹 🌲

This Saturday I’ll be at Hemlock’s Hometown Holidays playing live holiday piano music for Donuts with Santa! 🎹

Come out from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for photos with Santa, crafts, treats, and some jazzy-bluesy-funky takes on your favorite Christmas tunes. I’ll get the kiddos dancing.