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Community Calendar Fulton Christmas parade set The Dickinson and Fulton Unity II Community Organization will once again sponsor a Christmas parade Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. The parade will line up at 1 p.m. at the Spencer Chapel A.M.E. Church in Fulton and go through downtown. Entry fee will be $5. The theme will be An All Occasion Christmas (it's your choice). For more information contact Shirley Davis at 334-636-9364; Glenda Brock at 334-636-9747 or Tracey Williams at 334-636-2286. Historical Society meets Sunday The Clarke County Historical Society will meet Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Grove Hill Town Hall. The program will be a "show and tell" format. Those attending are encouraged to bring an item of historical or local interest to display at the meeting. VFW Post 5106 meets The VFW Post 5106 and its Ladies Auxiliary will have its regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at the post home on 555 Old Highway 5 South. All members are urged to attend. Epilepsy conference in Mobile The Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama and Glaxosmithkline are Presenting a Patient Advocacy Conference, "Questions I Always Wanted to Ask about Epilepsy?" Program Panelists: Ivan Lopez, M.D., Renay Drinkard, CRNP, Epilepsy Foundation Staff Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Mobile Marriott Hotel, 3101 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama. There is no cost but reservations are required. Please call 251-432-0970 or 1-800-626- 1582. CEUs will be provided nurses and social workers. Holiday activities in Meridian Merry Meridian will have three days of holiday events in downtown Meridian, Miss. beginning Wednesday, Nov. 28 with the tree lighting ceremony at the Dumont Plaza at 5 p.m.; progressive nativity scene in the Arts District from 6 until 7 p.m.; community wide church service at Dumont at 8 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 29, downtown merchants open house from 5 until 8 p.m., downtown holiday window art exhibit and display contest; Merrehope's Trees of Christmas Candlelight Tour from 6 until 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 5K Jingle Bell Run through downtown Meridian at 8 a.m., Merry Meridian Market at Dumont Plaza from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. also includes: Big Boy Toyland, Children's Playland, Hoping to Sit with Santa, Toys for Tots Toy-A-Thon, Outback Steakhouse, 40 oz. feast at 12 noon, Miss Merry Meridian Pageant at Dumont at 2 p.m., KCS Holiday Express Train at Union Station at 4 p.m. and the largest nighttime Christmas parade in Mississippi at 5:30 p.m., Meridian Symphony Orchestra at the MSU Riley Center at 8 p.m. For more information go to meridiandowntown.com Thomasville Christmas parade The Thomasville Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. A parade permit system will be in place this year. All entrants will be required to pick up a permit and they will have to have their permit to participate. Any music playing during the parade must play Christmas-themed music this year. The theme for this year's parade will be "Christmas Books." The Chamber will have the only official Santa Claus this year riding on the fire truck. The cost to participate is $15 and should be paid at the Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce office no later than Nov. 30. Lunch with Santa in Thomasville The Thomasville Lions Club is sponsoring "Lunch with Santa" immediately following the Christmas parade in the old city gymnasium from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The event includes a pizza lunch with a drink and a cookie. Price of the ticket includes a picture with Santa, two arts and crafts, face painting, a toy walk and cookie decorating. Tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club member or at the following businesses: The Chamber of Commerce, Brooks Chevrolet or First United Security Bank. Advance tickets may be purchased for $10 or you may purchase them at the door for $12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tour of Homes in Coffeeville Come and tour some of the beautifully decorated homes for the holidays in the "Tour of Homes" open house in Coffeeville Sunday, Dec. 2 from 2 until 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and will be for sale Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Coffeeville. So bring your friends and get into the Christmas spirit in Coffeeville's "Tour of Homes." For more information contact Chandra Deas at 251-276- 3746. ATRC sets joint committee meeting The Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission will hold a joint meeting of the Citizens' Technical and Policy Committees Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Alabama Tombigbee Room at Alabama Southern Community College's Thomasville Campus located at 30755 Highway 43. The RPO has established a transportation planning process in the rural areas of southwest Alabama and serves as a formal link between the ALDOT and the local governments. The counties included in the RPO are Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington and Wilcox. The RPO provides government officials and citizens in these counties an opportunity to advise the ALDOT on road, bridge and other transportation projects. For more information, please call Brandy Wilkerson or Jamie Wallace at 334-682-4234. Grove Hill Christmas parade Grove Hill's annual Christmas parade will be Thursday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Line up will be at 3:15 p.m. on Church Street in front of Clarke County High School. The theme for this year's parade is "Christmas Is". If you plan to participate in the parade, please register with the Chamber of Commerce by calling 251-275-4188 or e-mail at grovehillcoc@tds.net. Jackson Christmas parade The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas parade Friday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. The theme is "Winter Wonderland." There is an entry fee of $25. Checks should be made payable to the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Participants should pre-register by contacting the chamber office at 251-246-3251 so line-up may be determined. There will be four categories this year: Clubs and non-profit organizations; businesses and industries; bands, and other marching groups. Line-up will begin at 3:30 p.m. The parade route has been changed beginning at the four-way stop at Commerce Street and Broad Street and disband at Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School. Participants are asked to not throw any candy or other items until they turn the corner at the red light on Commerce and Broad. Coffeeville Christmas parade The Coffeeville Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. Library dedication is Dec. 9 The dedication of the O'Melia Family Room at the Grove Hill Public Library will be held Sunday, Dec. 9 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The public is invited. Lower Peach Tree candlelight service The fourth annual blessings of Christmas candlelight services will be held Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at Lower Peach Tree United Methodist Church. For more information call Thomas Hale at 334-627- 3888. Hospital Auxiliary Tree Lighting Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's Tree Lighting will be held Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the hospital. Refreshments will be served in the hospital's lobby after the program. As always, a list of Honorees and Memorials will be displayed at the hospital for viewing. Forms for submitting names for a tree light can be found in The Clarke County Democrat and at the hospital. Free holiday cookbooks The annual Holiday Cookbook is now available at The Clarke County Extension office at the Clarke County Courthouse. It's free so go by there and pick one up. For more information call the Extension office at 251-275-3121.
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