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2A ♦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007 LeAnne Brannen and her son Grey look at the decorations on some of the Christmas trees during the Mistletoe Market held this past weekend at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. ENI/Gary Harmon ENI/Gary Harmon Ellas and Ava Walker try to decide which backpack to choose. Saturday, ( J)ec. I Breakfast with Santa 7:30 -10 am , All good girls and boys are invited to a pancake break fast and visit with Santa at the Board of Education lunchroom on Main Street. Sponsored by the Mahala Club and the Kiwanis Club Jingle Bell Jog 10 a.m. Add some bells to those running shoes and join us in 1 mile and 5K Fun Run Downtown-Main Street and Ball Street. Sponsored by Houston Healthcare and the Perry Exchange Club. Con tact Tara Poole, 988-1827. Annual Christmas Parade 2 p.m. The best way to start the season! Our traditional and festive Christmas Parade — Sponsored by Houston Springs and The Houston Home Journal Gifts from the Kitchen 3:30-5 p.m. Peggy Bledsoe will share recipes that are easy to make and fun to do during the Christmas holidays. Join her at Leta’s on the Square, (across from the old court house in downtown Perry). Several recipes will be pre pared to help make your hol iday *<»jyn easier. Recipe* for dips, mbs, quick b*eadfeqHSikl#|. with your Mistletoe Market Historic Horse and Buggy Rides Enjoy a cool December day in Historic Downtown in horse drawn carriage. Meets in front of the New Perry Hotel. $5 Holiday Open House with Downtown Merchants 10 a.m. - 7 pm Visit the charming shops on Carroll Street as they wel come in the Christmas sea son. Sunday, ( [)ec. 2 Old Fashioned Christmas Tea 2:30 pm Deck the halls and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with tea and delicious holiday treats. The Front Porch Tearoom. Reservations required. Call 987-1866. Carols and Candlelight Community Christmas Program, 6 p.m. Celebrate the true mean ing of Christmas! Sing old and new carols along with your family and friends, at the Old Courthouse Square. Sponsored by the Perry Min isterial Association Lighting of Downtown After the candlelight ser vice, follow the lamplighter as he taps on the doors of the Shops on 900 block of Car roll and lights the town for Christmas. Children’s Choir, Live Nativity, Cookies and Hot Chocolate Following the lighting of downtown, gather on the Perry United Methodist Church Lawn. Sponsored by Perry United Methodist Church 7*jF. 'l^ jj " s 1 >|MaSL B§ ... ... | .-• ‘,_|S - .- '-war -’ ■■ : s&j§aflßEUßKg£§3ff* &445~ ‘ R|s •*'■:', ENI/Gary Harmon Kyle Childers from Fort Valley inspects one of the Christmas trees. Friday, q)ec. 7 Pre-Theater Dining Enjoy dining downtown before the opening perfor mance of “It’s a Wonder ful Life” Leta’s on the Square, New Perry Hotel, The Swanson It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A truly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players (visit our web site, www.perryplayers.org for complete listing of dates & times) Perry Players Com munity Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987-5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. Qaturday, ( ])ec. 8 Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m. Jolly Old St. Nick welcomes children at The Swanson with an invitation to share their Christmas wishes. A photographer is available to capture the moment. Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. 2 p.m. Get ready for some fun and creativity as we decorate pre-built gingerbread hous es. Prizes will be given. Pre-registration required (visit our web site for form) sls entry fee. Sponsored by Tuggle Insurance Agency. Shop Downtown 10 until... Downtown Merchants wel come Holiday Shoppers Historic Horse and Buggy Rides Enjoy a cool December day in Historic Downtown in horse drawn carriage. Meets in front of the New Perry Hotel—ss Carolers Downtown Join friends and family as we celebrate the season with familiar carols. Carroll Street—select choirs from the Perry area Historic Evergreen Cemetery Tour Discover your ancestors in an interactive guided tour of Evergreen Cemetery. Tours will be given at 2 1 2:30, 3, and 3:30 p.m. by the Perry High School Drama Depart ment beginning at the arched gate to the cemetery. A sug gested donation of $2 per person is requested; parking should be across the street. Movie Under the Stars 6 p.m. Bring your blanket and fa vorite chair and enjoy watch ing “Elf’ on a 30’ outdoor screen. Complimentary - Sponsored by the Houston Home Journal It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A truly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players (visit our web site, www.perryplayers.org for complete listing of dates & times) Perry Players Com munity Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987-5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. Sunday, ( j)ec. 9 Stories on the Square 2 p.m. Bring your blanket and snuggle up to hear your fa vorite Christmas stories read on the square. KUDOS From /targe l 4 On our first night, First United Methodist of Americus fed us. We slept in the First Baptist Church of Americus. At First Baptist Church of Americus, the Pastor, Robert L. Whitmire, came by and checked room by room - Are you okay? First Baptist of Perry made us breakfast, lunch, and supper - every day. This group was lead by Riley Hunt and Chef Charlie led food preparation. As to the work, Jody Wade of UMCOR orches trated groups from different places and managed multiple projects in different stages. If the Ed Sullivan show made a come back, Jody could perform as a juggler. It was clear to me that while we were on a “mission trip”, the people of Houston County were on a mission - many months had past since March 2007 and daily, they were still getting up and going to bat. I’m retired from the military and industry. I know that somebody pays for everything. The members of the local Churches paid for utilities and our food. People all over the country donated to UMCOR. It would be great for all your readers to know that the churches in your area DAVID OVERTON JEWELERS We Buy Gold Scrap!! Bring It In And Let Us Weigh It. PAY SANTA WITH SCRAP GOLD! 905 Downtown Carroll St. • Perry 478-987-1392 ■ Bonanza Way - Plane Living Skypark 4BR, 3.58 A, brick home on 1 acre lot. This home has 2680 sq.ft, heated, with office, 24’x24’ carport, walk-in closets, gas logs, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, solid surface tops, beautiful oak mantle & bookcases, jetted X-large tub, sprinkler system - too many extras to mention. House has access to runway. Located 4.5 miles west off 1-75, Exit 142, Buckeye Rd. Call (478) 808-6704 or (478) 956-4550 Firetruck Rides with Santa 3 p.m. Ho! Ho! Ho! All aboard our vintage fire truck as we trav el with Santa around down town Perry! It’s a Wonderful Life 2:30 p.m. Matinee Perry Players Community Theater —909 Main Street c"Friday, ( J)ec. 13 It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A tru ly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players Perry Players Community Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987- 5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. efriday, ( [)ec, 14 It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A tru ly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players Perry Players Community Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987- 5354. Adults, sl2; Youth, $6. Saturday, ( J)ec. 15 Santa’s Secret Workshop Bring your child to this won derful place and let Santa’s elves help them pick out that special gift and gift wrap it too for only $5. Snow Day 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Yes, Virginia! It really does snow in Perry! Have a snow ball fight or make a snow an gel. Ball Street (behind City Hall) HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL continue to be hard at work providing the guidance and undergirding for groups to come down in a continued effort to rebuild houses in Americus. And it is especially gratifying to those of us who went down in September to learn that the particular house we worked on and whose owner we met will be moving into her rebuilt home before Thanksgiving. - Don and Vicki Davlln, Horcroa* « Know someone or an agency that could use a pat on the back? Send your “Kudos" to hhj@evansnewspapers.com. P The /fIN OALwNS LENN DUKES Positions Open In Perry And Warner Robins Rent & Own Your Private "The Salons" Suite & The Real Estate Tool NO INVESTMENT / NO CONTRACT / NO RISK S2O OK HEW CLiEKT ftHtlf WWW WWW: Details Go To: IheSalons.biz or call: 922-0727 •Jewelry Repair & Cleaning •Watch Repair •Engraving •Appraisals •Estate Jewelry •Class Rings Historic Horse and Buggy Rides Enjoy a cool December day in Historic Downtown in horse drawn carriage. Meets in front of the New Perry Hotel—ss Carolers Downtown Carroll Street—select choirs from the Perry area It’s a Wonderful Life 8 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A truly inspirational story brought to life by the Perry Players Perry Players Com munity Theater —909 Main Street For reservations, call 987-5354. Sunday, < [)ec, 16 Stories on the Square 2 p.m. Bring your blanket and snuggle up as hear your fa vorite Christmas stories read on the square. Fire truck Rides with Santa 3 p.m. Ho! Ho! Ho! And all aboard our vintage fire truck as we travel with Santa around downtown Perry! Courthouse Square It’s a Wonderful Life 2:30 p.m. A Christmas Favorite! A tru ly inspirational brought to tile by the Players IVrr> ilasers Wgnmtmuy Theater. 909 MaaiX^mgy^nr 56389 Hours: Mon. -Fri. 9:3oam-s:3opm Sat. 9:3oam-2pm >55576 ■ A/eiv Home *° r Sa 'e y Ow ner _ if* s Than \ Sl °° sq.ft/ 56438 55889