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Welcome to the holiday season in Wellington! On our cover this month is Dennis Witkowski, grand marshal of the 40th anniversary Wellington Holiday Parade. This milestone parade is featured in this issue. Looking for more holiday fun? We offer previews of a wide array of holiday happenings for all ages and interests. As you celebrate the season, you’ll probably be seeking out the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones. Look no further than the unique offerings that can be found at the Mall at Wellington Green, as showcased in our gift guide feature.
Also this issue, we review the amazing Greater Wellington Chamber event “Mamma Mia! A Night in Kalokairi” at the Wellington National Golf Club and preview the Equestrian Legends Celebrity Polo Match & Gala to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at the National Polo Center.
In Wellington Today, Village Manager Jim Barnes reviews some of the many special events this holiday season while also focusing on how these wonderful activities bring the community together. Our Wellington History series looks at the fascinating history of Village Park. Now a staple of life in the community, building it was a controversial decision made just months after incorporation. Finally, Wellington Table visits Emiliano Italian Greatness, now open in the Marketplace at Wycliffe. This latest offering from the Fashion Cuisine Group takes visitors on a culinary trip to a small Italian village.
We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a wonderful New Year. However you celebrate the season, we hope it is full of peace and happiness. We will return in 2025 with our Faces of Polo issue.
Dawn Rivera,Publisher
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