Wharton Texas Christmas
Where The Sprit Of Christmas Comes To Life
Helping others in need is the true meaning of Christmas
The show was shut down on Christmas Eve, due to the high winds that we had received the night before and through Christams Eve day. The winds wiped out our 2 large trees, Knocked down the 6' trees, pushed over the blowmolds, and dislodged some of the blowups. Even with them anchored down with rebarb. So, with all of these issues, I felt that the show was unsafe to run
I want to reach out to everyone that took the time to come by. This is the 1st time in 4 years that I had to do this. I had a hard night not being able to run things because I know this is the night that most of the Family's come out to visit with us
Its time to clean out your closets, or food pantry. Anything is welcome. Any items will be appreciated
Show Schedule for 2009
On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, And Sunday we will be running a traditional Christmas animation with a video projection with each song
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we will be doing the Animation but with Christmas songs that is with Orchestra style, and Techno style. This will not have the Video Projection.
Then on Christmas Eve, we will do the Video animation, but as well include some video with the meaning of Christmas and the birth of our lord. This show will run till 11, and we hope that everyone comes out for this special presentation
We decided to have a couple options that will give you the opportunity to come back more then once
This Year we are working with the Boy's and Girl's Club, and The St Thomas Episcopal Church outreach program. Come, and help us, to support them
We are accepting cash donations, non-parishable foods, diapers, etc.
Boys & Girls Club of Wharton
Since 1998, the Boys & Girls Club of Wharton, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has provided afterschool and summer activities to the youth of the Wharton community. Programs are offered around five core areas: character and leadership, education and careers, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness, and recreation. The Club is open year round and provides trained youth development professionals to serve as positive role models and mentors at a cost that is affordable to all youth. The Club provides kids ages six to eighteen years with a place to use their talents in a positive way and show them that no dream is out of reach. The Club encourages young people to stay in school, get involved in extracurricular activities, and to take seriously their responsibilities as citizens of the community. BGCW is committed to serving all children regardless of ethnic, religious, or economical background and believes that there is no greater responsibility than molding, encouraging, and supporting the future leaders of our great country.
Since the Club’s inception, a promise was made to the community including the Club’s members that the facilities would expand to meet the needs of Wharton’s teens. Not only have the current members grown in numbers, they have also grown older. On October 14th of this year, ground was broken for a 5,000 square foot Teen Center. The Teen Center is expected to open in the summer of 2009.
The mission of The Boys & Girls Club of Wharton which serves more than 140 members daily is “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.”
The Club welcomes visitors to tour the facility to see firsthand the impact the Club makes in the lives of Wharton’s youth.
Our address & Phone # is:
2120 Newton St., Wharton, Texas 77488
979-282-9660
St Thomas Outreach Program
We are as well working with the St Thomas Episcopal Church outreach program. The outreach program has been assisting family’s throughout the Wharton County area for nearly 5 years now. They help out with food, financial assistance, referrals for rent, Utilities, temporary housing, medical needs, and legal assistance. For St Thomas, we are asking for non perishable foods, toiletry items, and baby care items, to include diapers, baby food, etc.
About The Show
The show is a animated show that uses controllers to make the lights dance with the music. We currently have 10 controllers, that contain 16 channels on each. For a total of 160 channels. I am running a separate 20 amp breaker for each 8 channels. To which this comes up to a total amperage use of 200 amps of power the show. With the 200 amps I have approximately 42,000 individual bulbs. Then I am currently using a additional 40 amps to run the blow ups, and rope light figures that are scattered around the yard. The programming is done on a PC, and the system has a built in FM transmiiter that allows you to set in your car, to listen to the music as well watch the show. Tune your radio to 94.9 FM. if you enjoyed the show, or have any comments about the show please log onto my guest book and do so there. This will be open for anyone that visits the site to see your feedback
Check Back Often
Once we start our show, we will make regular postings on the site on how the fund raising is going, as well any other news that we may want to get out to our community
2009 Season, What are we doing
1)We are adding video to the show. Watch on a 12' screen
2) We have done new songs fot this year
3) We have over 42,000 lights in this years animation show, not including the walk thru.
4) We are now running 160 individual sequence channels to increase the amount of animation
5) We have added onto our walk through area this year, with more wood cut outs, and a large nativity scene at the end of this area, plus over 50 blowups, and misc. Plastic blow mold charactors
6) This year we are using 3 colors, red, green and white.
Come out to this year show, where Family traditions are being made
Make A Contribution
Can not make it by, but want to make a contribution. You can click the donation box below
As well you can mail products or merchandise to us.
Our contact information is on the info, hours and direction page.
Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Who Are We
Wharton Texas Christmas was created because my wife and myself felt that we should help others that are in need during the Holidays. In 2006, we started using animated lighting at our home, and thought that we could utilize the show to start raising funds to help others. It was a great success. We have raised a little over $8,000.00, 2.1 tons of food, and numerous boxes of clothes, toilet products, diapers, coats, etc in the 3 years that we have been working with our our local charities. This was made possible because of great neighbors in our community.
Thank You to all of the great support that we have in Wharton County.
Jack & Barbra Mayes
Clink the 2 photo's below, to go directly to their website, to see what holiday decorators have to say
We are seeking Company sponsors
If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us. All sponsors will be recognized on this web site, as well at the show. Any company support is welcome.
Volunteers are needed. If you can work a night or day for the show at our home. Please call or email me. We try to have someone overseeing the show from 6 to 9, to help with traffic control and assist in helping collect donations
