Gardendale

Choir Concert

Dec. 9, noon The Gardendale High School Concert Choir will perform a Christmas concert at the Gardendale Senior Center.

Republican Meeting

Dec. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. Gardendale Federated Republican Women are having their Christmas Party at Jim ‘n’ Nick’s Barbecue in Gardendale. Everyone welcome.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 11, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Gardendale-Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church is having a breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $4 for individuals and $15 for families, and must be purchased by Dec. 8. Call 631-7631 for tickets.

Christmas Parade

Dec. 12, 6 p.m. The choir and drama team of East Gardendale Baptist Church, located at 360 Tarrant Road, will present “Joy has Dawned.” For more information call 608-0889.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Dec. 14 Senior citizens will be able to register with Medicare enrollment at the Gardendale Civic Center’s Dogwood Room. Alshley Lemsk, state representative with SHIP will be available to answer and assist with insurance questions.

Nutrition Lecture

Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m.  Jefferson County Nutritionist Kayla Reynolds will give a talk about staying healthy during flu season with good nutrition at the Gardendale Senior Center.

Christmas Contest

The Gardendale Beautification Commission will be holding its annual Christmas decorating contest for all residents, businesses and churches located within the Gardendale city limits. Entry forms are not required. Judging is Dec. 13 and 14. Be sure all lights are on 6–9 p.m. If you know of a residence, business and/or church you would like to recommend to be voted on, please contact Rosemary Smith at 631-4694.

Dance

The Gardendale Senior Center hosts a dance every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. Music provided by Men in Black: Jerry Bosworth, Jerry Bradley, Buddy Bailey, Paul Simpson, Skip Drake, and Roger Bailey.

Morris

Christmas Parade

Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m. The Morris Youth Association will have a board meeting at the ball park. Open meeting begins at 2:30 p.m.

Bingo

Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  A special Bingo party will be held at the Morris Senior Center. There will also be refreshments, prizes and vendors. The event is free. All senior citizens are welcome to attend. For more information, call 647-7934.

Mother’s Day Out

Enon Baptist Church’s Mothers Day Out program will offer childcare for children 6 weeks to 4 years old on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program follows the Jefferson County School System calendar. Call 647-9614.

Council Meetings

Morris City Council meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m., at Morris Town Hall. Meetings are open to the public. Call 647-0596.

Corner

Christmas Play

Dec. 10 -11, 7 p.m. The Corner High School Theatre department will perform “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Corner High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults and can be purchased at the door or at www.cornertheatre.org.

Trafford    

Christmas Festival

Dec. 12, 4 – 7 p.m. First Baptist Church on 3rd Avenue West in Trafford is having their One Holy Nigh festival. There will be free food, door prizes, music, a bicycle giveaway, hay rides, a sweet shop and a live nativity.

Christmas Parade

Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Organizers are accepting entries into the annual Trafford Christmas parade. Lineup is at noon. There is no entry fee. For more information, call Pam Samuels at 647-0778 and leave a message.

Other Communities

Veteran Meeting

Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. Chapter 416 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is moving its meetings to Pleasant Grove Church of God at 124 9th Street in Tarrant. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month. The chapter is accepting vehicles or boats for donation to support their various activities. For membership information or donations, call Scottie Blaikie at 699-6966.

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