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2A ♦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006 Houmy Events Today 8 p.m. - The Perry Players will present Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” at the Perry Players Community Theater, 900 Main Street, Perry. Downtown carol ers from several Perry church choirs will follow. A Christmas at the Crossroads event. Saturday 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. - Trolley rides through Perry’s historic down town area, starting at the New Perry Hotel. $5. A Christmas at the Crossroads Event. 5 p.m. - A Memorial Service at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Perry for all parents in the area who have lost a child. Clergy from many churches will participate. Sponsored by the Perry Ministerial Association. 7 p.m. - The adult choir of Perry Presbyterian Church with String Quartet, will present “A Choral Celebration of Christmas” in the church sanctu ary. The program includes choral anthems for the Christmas season, as well as familiar congregational carols. Perry Presbyterian Church is located at 1111 Second Street in Perry. Phone: 987-1403. Tuesday 7 p.m. - Santa visits sto rytime at the Perry Library. For more information, How to Sußftirr ■ Send information about events for this holiday calendar to cperkins(aevansnewspapers com or call Charlotte Perkins at 987-1823, Ext. 234. School Events Special to the Journal Below are the special programs Houston County school children have sched uled for parents and the general public. Except where noted, the perfor mances are free of charge. A schedule is shown below by school. Centerville Elementary School Dec. 20 The Centerville Elementary chorus, dance team and jump rope team will perform a Christmas program for the school at 9: a.m. Parkwood Elementary School Dec. 15 Parkwood’s tumbling team will do demonstra tions in the gym at 1:30 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19 A Parkwood Christmas musical will be held at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Dec. 20 At 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., the chorus and strings will perform the Parkwood Community Events ■EXHIBITION- Middle Georgia College’s Peacock Gallery will be hosting an exhibition by artist Bridget Conn. The exhibit, enti tled “Memory Womb,” will remain in the gallery until Jan. 18, 2007. ■ BUDGET WORKSHOP - The Pregnancy Resource Center of Warner Robins will hold a Preparing Your Nest Budget Workshop today from 9-11 a.m. at the Pregnancy Resource Center of Warner Robins office at 306 N. Davis Drive, Suite B. Come learn what it takes to prepare financially for hav ing a baby. You’ll also learn budgeting tips, ways to save money and even be able to set up your very own bud get with pointers on how to keep from overspending it (especially during this Christmas season). Moms to-be and new moms are all invited, and you’re welcome to bring your baby along. ■ YARD SALE - Houston County YMCA will hold a yard sale today. Gymnastics equipment and other office items will be available for sale. Donations will be accepted and people to help set up the event are needed. All donations contact the library at 987- 3050. Wednesday 10 a.m. - Santa visits sto rytime at the Perry Library. For more information, contact the library at 987- 3050. Thursday 10 a.m. - Santa visits sto rytime at the Perry Library. For more information, contact the library at 987- 3050. Dec. 15 4-10 p.m. - “Walk through Bethlehem” at Shirley Hills Baptist Church. A re-enact ment in costume, with live animals, of life in the vil lage of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. This event attracts thousands each year. Free. Dec. 16 10 a.m. - Perry High Students read to children at the Perry Library. For more information, contact the library at 987-3050. 8:30-10:30 a.m. - Photos and Breakfast with Santa at The Swanson, with Forever Young Photography. 4-10 p.m. - “Walk through Bethlehem” at Shirley Hills Baptist Church. A re-enact ment in costume, with live animals, of life in the vil lage of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. This event attracts thousands each year. Free. Dec. 17 4 p.m.-10 p.m. “Walk through Bethlehem Christmas Musical for students in the cafeteria. Russell Elementary School Friday and Saturday The Russell Elementary drama team will perform Peter Pan Friday and Saturday. The play will begin at p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. Bonaire Middle School Today The Bonaire Middle School chorus will perform a holiday concert Thurday, at 6:30 p.m. in the BMS cafeteria. Dec. 14 The Bonaire Middle School Band Holiday Concert will be Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the BMS gym. The school’s jazz band will also perform. Huntington Middle School Dec. 12 The Huntington Middle School Chorus Seasonal Concert will be held Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS cafeteria. They will be play can be dropped off at the main YMCA at 2954 Moody Road. If you have a large load, call Natasha Gibbons and they can set up a time to meet at the Northside Clearly, The Lighting Store is where to go for Christmas Lights. Clearly. o- *flw Lijlitinj here / Y A Divnoii c; Soanes: Sar'. w 926 Carroll St. • Perry, GA 31069 478-224-8888 T-F 9am-spm SAT 10am-2pm at Shirley Hills Baptist Church. A re-enactment in costume, with live ani mals, of life in the village of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. This event attracts thousands each year. Free. Dec. 19 10 a.m.-noon- Holiday Line Dance Party hosted by Houston Healthcare Complex at the Perry Art Center, 1121 Macon Road, Perry. Shirley Thompson, Senior Care Line Dance instructor will be DJ. Bring your own refreshments. 7 p.m. - First Baptist/ Grace Church will perform a Christmas program. For more information, contact the library at 987-3050. Dec. 20 10 a.m. - Byron Methodist will perform the mime pro gram. For more informa tion, contact the library at 987-3050. Dec. 21 4 p.m. - First Baptist Church will be hosting a Christian program, includ ing piano, music, puppet show, et cetera). For more information, contact the library at 987-3050. Dec. 24 9-11 a.m. - Center Stage for Christ presents “Jesus 8.C.” at the Christmas Eve morning service at Perry United Methodist Church. ing traditional and new Christmas music. Dec. 14 The Huntington Middle School band winter concert will be held Dec. 14 starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the HMS gym. The sixth-grade band begins at 6:30, seventh grade at 7 p.m., and eighth grade at 7:30 p.m. Northside Middle School Dec. 12 Northside Middle School’s Band Holiday Concert will be Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the NMS gym. Warner Robins Middle School Dec. 14 The Warner Robins Middle School band will have its annual Christmas concert Dec. 14, at the Warner Robins Civic Center. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. The best time for pictures and/or video of the program would be around 7:30 p.m. The event usually lasts until 8:15 p.m. location. If you are avail able to donate, your time working this event let them know. Contact Gibbons 478-922-2566 or email at programs(a)hocoymca.org. I J&SBjttitß&L LOCAL |mpIrRYAREA COMMUNITY TRUST IP ml PERRY VOLUNTEER OUTREACH |C . *" ' " 1 i 11 I Contributed The Perry Board of Realtors collected a number of unwrapped toys during its annual Christmas Luncheon Dec. 6. The toys, according to a release, were delivered to Perry Volunteer Outreach which will distribute them to needy families in south Houston County as part of Project Agape Love. That is slated to take place Dec. 15-16. Members of the Perry Board are pictured with Frank Shelton, center, of Perry Volunteer Outreach. wMFWkiiXmLzP' . wEamjL . * mmm s ENI Gary Harmon Houston County Hospital Authority chairman Ed Dyson cuts the ribbon to open the new pedatric wing Wednesday at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins as hosptial officials and staff look on. Great Deals Free AD for items under SSO Call 987-1823 for details JJWto** Stnnrttaf I HICKORY/, DICKORY. Mfl DOCK. I ’ JCERYONE’SI jS l i INjSHOCK! I ■ M I'* " ir 1 Teresa Hawk ittilsil thej finest cfci (*; <Mi fl® Mi Toy drive Open for business * framing • CAionogmmmmy • Oil r Jbintinqs • Qifts Custom S/mmi/K/ 918 Carroll Street • Perry, GA 478-987-4079 HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL 51697