The whirring of the helicopter announced the arrival of Santa in the Fieldstone shopping center in downtown Ringwood on Skyline Drive on December 9, 2007.

Every year for as long as most of us can remember our shopping center is transformed into a magical place where Santas house awaits bright eyed and anxious children all waiting for Santa Claus to arrive by Helicopter ( provided by John Joseph).  The tradition brings with it the begining of the Holiday season whereby the children can take pictures with Santa in his little house provided by the Ringwood Womans Club.  Half the parking lot is blocked off by police tape making this the focus of the afternoon with Coldwell Banker provided hot cider, candy and balloons to the patiently waiting children.

At the end of the afternoon everyone gets ready for the Annual Tree Lighting which takes place on Skyline Drive by the Wachovia Bank.  Sponsored by the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce are refreshments of Hot Choclate, Coffee and doughnuts.  At 5:00 pm after the Lakeland High School Band has played some wonderful Holiday songs and the speeches have been made the Tree is lit with an adornement of lights.

What a wonderful way to bring the town together to mark a joyous occasion that can be shared by everyone.