Fayetteville Country Christmas Celebration is Saturday, Here are Details You Need to Know

The annual Country Christmas celebration is finally here. The event, held by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber this Saturday, includes a visit from Santa in the old fire station in his room next to the annual Christmas Tree Display. He’s stopping by with goodie bags for all from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and taking a brief break to pop into the parade at 6 p.m. Kids from ARTS and the community choir will sing throughout the square beginning at 5 p.m. Don’t forget to join in the Lighted Parade with your boat, bike, four-wheeler, antique car or just yourself. Line up at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Fayette Hotel.

A miniature Christmas pony joins in the fun at 4:30 p.m. Movies in the square begin at 7 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair and enjoy snacks and hot chocolate. Lots of local shops are featuring their finest and ARTS is offering Christmas crafts for the kids to make and take. More information in posters all around town and on the website: https://www. greaterfayettevillechamber.org.

As the 2nd Texas Runner Up in the Ms. Texas Sr. America Pageant, Patty Wells will be riding in the parade in a 1958 Plymouth DeSoto with husband John Wells. Misty Blanchard from La Grange will be driving the carriage provided by John Burkland of Rutersville.

FISD

Come out and support your Lions and Lady Lions! Basketball is going strong. Check out their website: Fayetteville ISD and scroll down to click on Athletics for the schedule.

City Council

Due to the Christmas holidays, the next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 12.

City Council approved St. Paul Lutheran Church’s request to add parking and handicapped spaces next to the church on W. Fayette St. The church agreed to let visitors use these spots on non-church activity days. Other spaces may be added in the fu- ture. City Council also agreed for a permanent location of flag poles for presenting the five military service flags on the square. A MIA/POW flag will also be flown on specified dates. The Shelby American Legion Post #602 will fund and maintain the flag display. Donations are accepted by the Shelby American Legion and a plaque will be installed with donors names.

John A. Reynolds was nominated to fill the remaining term of EDC board member Jim Rushing. Jim and Beth Rushing are relocating and will be sorely missed. Sandee Wilkinson has replaced Beth as City Secretary.

The Economic Development Corporation board members are attending EDC workshops and are implementing new processes.

Food Truck

The Central Texas Mobile Food Pantry will be at St. John on Dec. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. This will no longer be a drivethru food distribution. Clients will walk up to the entrance and are asked to bring bags or carts for pickup.

Business Notes

Joe’s Place will be closed on the evening of Dec. 10 for a private party.

Country Peddler Antiques in Rek Hill has a storewide sale on vintage Christmas ornaments, decorations and that special, unique Christmas gift. They are open Thursday-Sunday from 12 until 5 p.m. and are offering 15% off. Call (979) 966-8497 for more information.

Fayetteville Museum will be open Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Nancy Dorsett, George Gully, Cody Scully-9; Annette Rohde, Matthew and Marcus Sodek-11; Kenneth Noska, Rose Rohde-12; Rachel Schley-14; and Linda Keilers Duke-15.

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