The Utica Merchants Association is sponsoring a community wide event, Christmas in July, on Saturday, July 25. We will be participating with fun Christmas ornaments, cards, etc. Frasier fir baby Christmas trees will be for sale and every customer who spends $50 can get a free tree to take home to plant! Mrs. Claus will be here greeting folks and painting faces. Summer Santa will be walking around for photos and to discuss if you’re being naughty or nice. Snowman sundaes at the Donut Hut 10-4 and letter writing to Santa all day. Enter a free raffle for a $25 gift card or a peck of peaches. Many other Utica businesses will also have specials.