Stroll offerings - marshmallows to soup

COLUMBUS - The third annual Christmas Stroll Downtown - named One Special Evening - is from 4-9 p.m. Thursday and presented by the Downtown Business Association.

Almost 40 businesses will offer Yuletide amenities to the strolling public. Maps are available at participating merchants and horse and carriage rides, horse drawn wagon rides and trolley rides will take place from 5-9 p.m. The following is a list of participating organizations.

n Noon Lions Club will offer toasted marshmallows at Frankfort Square.

n D.A.R.E. van will play Christmas music.

n Downtown carolers will include Denim ‘N Lace, St. Bonaventure's Men Choir and Consonaires.

n Kay's Place for Massage Therapy - Free Christmas gift wrap service.

n Immanuel Lutheran Family Life Center - Gingerbread House Display sponsored by Joe & Al's Grocery.

n Gene Steffy Ford - Santa, holiday refreshments, drawings.

n Columbus Area Art Gallery - Festival of Trees

n Ace Hardware - Free popcorn, drawing for gift certificate.

n Traditions Inn - Violinist, gourmet food and drink, drawings.

n Eakes Office Plus - Treats, cider, drawing for snowman.

n Dusters - Wine and beer tasting, hors d' oeuvres.

n Hair Forum - Drawing for bicycle and gift basket, refreshments.

n Crackers to Caviar - Holiday treats, drawing for $50, gift certificate.

n Schweser's - Quilters in Window, drawing, free Estee samples.

n First National Bank - Goodies, drawings for Husker jersey and giant stocking.

n Tooley's - Live music, refreshments.

n Barbara Jean's - Viking Voices from 6:30-8 p.m., wine and cheese.

n Antiques of Yesteryear - Harpists, costumes.

n McChristy Jewelers - Chocolate-dipped strawberries, sparkling beverage.

n J. Patrick's - Hot cider.

n Columbus Music - Instrumental Octet, Consonaires, guitar duo.

n World of Gifts - Singing Elves, refreshments, drawing.

n Pella Window - Drawing for Christmas wreath.

n Antiques and Treasures - Lighted sleigh display.

n Kelly Jewelry - Refreshments, drawing for Swarovski Crystal ornament.

n Columbus Bank and Trust - Holiday food, fun, music.

n Downtown Deli - Drawing for turkey.

n Judy's Bridal - Wedding reception.

n Ron's Furniture and More - Christmas window, drawing.

n Nebraska Cycling and Fitness - Drawing, snacks.

n Fabric Shop, Joy's Uniforms N More, Chopper's Computers - Victorian speaker.

n Pioneer Plaza - Living Nativity in window.

n ReMax - Drawing for smoked turkey, refreshments, fudge.

n OfficeNet - Drawing for globe, refreshments.

n Wize Buys Carpets - Santa, drawing, Consonaires, cookies and cocoa.

n Colonial Antiques - Player piano, refreshments.

n Bordy's Men's Clothing - Refreshments, drawing.

n Joe & Al's Grocery - Wine and spirit tasting.

n In addition, United Methodist Church Souper Soups served from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.