Santa Claus books busy tour with five county stops

Kris Kringle, the jolly old elf in the red suit, has booked a whirlwind tour of Whitman County Saturday, with stops set in Endicott, Garfield, Rosalia and St. John.

The Saturday events follow the Colfax lighted Christmas parade scheduled tonight, Thursday, on Mill Street, starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks will follow.

A full slate of events is scheduled at the library.

Santa Claus Saturday will make dual 11 a.m. stops in Rosalia and St. John for their festivals.

At St. John’s annual Winterfest, he will lend his ear to wishful youth and pose for complimentary pictures inside the Denton Library. Bing...