Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Area holiday happenings

St. Peter's Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4., in the parish center, Second and Union streets, Columbia.
The bazaar, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, will feature hand-made craft items, specialty baskets and homemade desserts. There is no charge for admission.
A light meal will be served beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday and will include homemade soups and sandwiches along with drinks and desserts.
On Sunday, a full-course, all-you-can-eat pasta dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the parish office or at the door the day of the event. Cost of the dinner is $7 for adults, $4 for children, and is free for children under 3.

The Columbia Market House announces its Thanksgiving week hours.  The market will be open Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, closed on Thanksgiving, and open on Black Friday, Nov. 25, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Take advantage of this schedule change to pick up your last minute Thanksgiving needs at the Columbia Market.

John Wright Store & Restaurant invites you to attend their "holidays on the river" promotion scheduled for Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. Enjoy Saturday breakfast or Sunday brunch, then shop among the unique gifts for some special promotions.  Ladies are invited to attend the "Girls Night Out" on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, to enjoy refreshments, to sign up for a giveaway, and to get in some holiday shopping.

\Hobday's Artwork is hosting its annual Open House on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11.  Visit the gallery located at 239 Poplar St, Columbia, between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.  All are invited to attend.

The Turkey Hill Experience is planning a family-oriented First Night event to be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Dec. 31. Area businesses are invited to take part by planning a free activity geared to children.  Booths would be located in the parking lot to create an outdoor holiday atmosphere.  The event will culminate with the dropping of the ice cream scoop onto its cone. This is a great promotional opportunity for area businesses.  Please refer to the attachment.  Contact Kim Mable-Dolly at 684-0134 ext. 108 for further information.

Is there a youngster in your family who needs to check in with Santa to assure their spot on the "Nice" list? Plan to visit the National Watch and Clock Museum on December 10. Santa will be there (at no charge) from 10:00 am to noon.  Plan a longer visit during that time slot to make a holiday theme clock and to visit the museum.  To make reservations for the clock workshop ($10 per person), call 684-8261 ext. 237.

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