Color Weaverville Candlelight stroll set for Dec. 10 Te seventh annual Candlelight


Stroll in downtown Weaverville will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm on Dec. 10. Te Weaverville Business Association will once again spon- sor this event, which provides a charming small-town Christmas atmosphere to residents and visi- tors. Santa Claus will open the festivi-


ties a little before 6 pm in a horse drawn carriage that will travel


through town to M7 Realty, where he will then be available for pictures and to hear Christmas wishes. Merchants on Main Street will


join in the festivities by remaining open until 9 pm to allow strollers to pick up those holiday essentials. Several local caroling groups will be performing during the evening, as well as Te Sweet Adeline’s, Weaverville First Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir, Southern Con-


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Jupiter Baptist Church Christmas celebration On Dec. 18, local families will usher in the Christmas season with special festivities. Hosted by Jupiter


Baptist Church, the day-long celebration will begin at 9:30 am, with classes and activities for toddlers, elementary, and pre-teens commencing at 10:00 AM. While parents enjoy time for last-minute shopping, children’s events during the day will include crafts, games and Bible lessons. Lunch will be served, with wrap-up at 4:30 PM. Te church nursery


will be open and staffed during the full day. Commencement will be at 1 pm on Dec. 19, followed by pizza and a movie. Among featured highlights will be a live Christmas pageant portrayed by costumed adult actors and live


petting zoo animals, the season’s music, and crafts and games. All area children and their families are warmly invited -- for further information and to register, call 658- 3351 or 645-6202. Te deadline for registration is Dec. 12.


nection Cloggers, Joyful Noise Dragonscales Chamber Quartet, North Buncombe Middle School Band, and Jill Totman, resident storyteller. Several members of the Montford Park Players will also perform inside and outside local businesses. A highlight of the evening


will be the official lighting of the Christmas tree at 7 pm. Horse


and carriage rides will be avail- able throughout the night for those wanting to rest their weary feet. Rides begin outside Rodney’s Au- tomotive and will include guides from the Dry Ridge Museum to point out historical areas of interest during the ride. Te museum will also be open during the event for those interested in learning about the cultural heritage of the Reems


Creek and Flat Creek townships. Hot chocolate and raffle tickets


for gifts from some of the local merchants will be available at the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to the North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries to help those in need this holiday season and throughout the year.


Tis special to the Tribune. ‘Cops for Kids’ ends soon Te Weaverville Police Depart-


ment is still soliciting gifts for the annual ‘Cops for Kids’ program. Te program ends Wednesday


(Dec. 8). Te Weaverville Police Depart-


ment has partnered with business- es, schools, civic organizations,


and citizens to help some needy families this holiday season. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped


off between 8:30 am and 5 pm at the Weaverville Police Depart- ment on South Main Street. After 5 pm, those looking to donate can call 645-5700 and an officer will


arrange a meeting at the depart- ment. Police officers will be collect-


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