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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Volunteers Still Needed for <i>The Polar Express</i><i>™</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is seeking volunteers to spread holiday cheer aboard <i>The Polar Express</i><i>™</i>. This holiday program is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s enchanting book <i>The Polar Express</i><i>™,</i> a young boy’s trip to the North Pole.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Children clad in pajamas board the train in Akron or Independence and travel through Cuyahoga Valley National Park to hear the story of the Polar Express, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and sing carols on their way to the North Pole. Through the train’s windows, children see holiday characters, elves hard at work . . . and Santa!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Volunteers are needed to play Santa and the elves who will read the story, assist in creating a festive atmosphere, serve cookies and hot cocoa, and more. Training will be provided. Be a part of this holiday tradition that creates lasting memories for children of northeast Ohio from Friday, November 15<sup>th</sup> through Saturday, December 21<sup>st</sup> (except November 27<sup>th</sup> and 28<sup>th</sup>). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Complete our online volunteer agreement at <a href="http://www.cvsr.com/volunteer.aspx">www.cvsr.com/volunteer.aspx</a> to receive details to volunteer or call the Polar Express Hotline at 800- 468-4070 x 236.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Elves interested in volunteering at our North Pole location (Peninsula, OH) need only show up on evenings interested with a valid photo ID. Some costumes are available, but we encourage you to reach into the depths of your Elfin closets and create your own magical attire to share! Children and Elfin Mutts are welcome with adult supervision. We ask that all Elves check in with our North Pole Coordinator by 7:15 p.m. each night!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Help us make this year’s Polar Express the best one yet!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT","serif"'>--<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT","serif";color:#984806'>Ashley D. Davenport<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Perpetua","serif"'>Events Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Perpetua","serif"'>Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Perpetua","serif"'>PO Box 158<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Perpetua","serif"'>Peninsula, OH 44264<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Perpetua","serif"'>(800) 468-4070, ext 236<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Perpetua","serif"'>adavenport@cvsr.com<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>