NewsDecember 4, 2019

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Cotton Anderson, Cooper Anderson and Lilith Williams pose for a photo with Santa.
Cotton Anderson, Cooper Anderson and Lilith Williams pose for a photo with Santa.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Kids line up to make candy canes out of beads at the First Midwest Bank booth.
Kids line up to make candy canes out of beads at the First Midwest Bank booth.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Twins Isaac and Isaiah Moore rode in their wagon at the event.
Twins Isaac and Isaiah Moore rode in their wagon at the event.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Yvett Thacker has a photo taken with her grandkids Nolan and Kaelyn Hollowell with the Gingerbread Man at the Bloomfield PAT booth.
Yvett Thacker has a photo taken with her grandkids Nolan and Kaelyn Hollowell with the Gingerbread Man at the Bloomfield PAT booth.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce President Amy Haas prepares to announce the winner of one of several prizes drawn for at the event. The prizes were donated by area businesses.
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce President Amy Haas prepares to announce the winner of one of several prizes drawn for at the event. The prizes were donated by area businesses.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Kashlee Schott, Kilee Schott, Kali Eskew and Calee Patrick assisted Haas with the drawing. Also assisting with the drawing but not pictured was Kanton Schott.
Kashlee Schott, Kilee Schott, Kali Eskew and Calee Patrick assisted Haas with the drawing. Also assisting with the drawing but not pictured was Kanton Schott.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir performs on the courthouse steps.
The Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir performs on the courthouse steps.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir performs on the courthouse steps.
The Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir performs on the courthouse steps.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir performs on the courthouse steps.
The Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir performs on the courthouse steps.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Beckett Brooks was able to get his photo taken with Santa and tell him what he wanted for Christmas.
Beckett Brooks was able to get his photo taken with Santa and tell him what he wanted for Christmas.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The crowd browses through the tables of different vendors.
The crowd browses through the tables of different vendors.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Brittany Brown (right) with the First General Baptist Crew Kids assists Easton Walker with his Christmas tree ornament.
Brittany Brown (right) with the First General Baptist Crew Kids assists Easton Walker with his Christmas tree ornament.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The annual It's a Wonderful Life event took place in Downtown Bloomfield. Over 300 people gathered for the event. Several vendors provided chili, cookies, hot dogs, activities and more. Christmas carols were sang by the Bloomfield First General Baptist Choir on the courthouse steps. The event was sponsored by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.

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