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by Annabeth Reeb

CHRISTMAS BREAK BINGING ON NETFLIX

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The app monitors your preferred flight time and destination and notifies you when flights are cheapest to buy. The easy to read interface also shows you which dates will be cheaper for your trip. Hopper is trying to combat the frustration of booking a trip by giving you all of the information you need on one interface. Want to go to Cancun for Spring Break? Check Hopper to see the cheapest days to depart and return. The app will also tell you how long it predicts the airline will maintain its current price. If you want to travel big while spending less, Hopper is the app for you.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS If you gagged after reading the title, then skip this one. “Pretty Little Liars” isn’t for everyone, but more people found pleasure in this dramatic series than you’d think. Most, however, quit watching after season three, when the liars lost and found “A” for the millionth time. Seasons four, five, and six are mainly the same plot of finding the culprit only to be wrong again, but they are still worth the watch if you enjoy cliché romance, drama, and “Gossip Girl.” The liars are finally coming to a close once season 7B airs in August, letting PLL fans rest once and for all. “Pretty Little

MIRANDA LAMBERT Album: The Weight of These Wings Release Date: November 18, 2016

iranda Lambert fans have anticipated this release since her last album, and it has not disappointed.

This two-disc album features 24 songs, each unique and true to the Miranda Lambert we have all known and loved for years. Due to the recent divorce of beloved country music couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, those anticipating the album expected the themes Lambert focuses on. Although the album never wallows in the pain of heartbreak, there are songs about moving on, flirting, getting drunk, and making plans. Some expect a few throw away songs to be mixed in a 24-track album, but each track is packed full of meaning if listeners take time to find it.

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The Weight of These Wings” includes covers as well as co-written songs by Lambert. The album is fresh yet classic, and it is just what we hoped would come from Lambert. You’re guaranteed to root for Lambert as her new album takes you on a journey with her through the cycle of moving on.

by Abby Newton

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Liars” is the kind of mindless binge that will take you through an entire day without even leaving the comfort of your bed.

GREY’S ANATOMY For most people, “Grey’s Anatomy” is a familiar show that is always a safe bet when nothing else is on. However, there is a lot of merit in watching the show from premiere to close. The show does a good job of having individual plots with each episode while also maintaining an overall plot throughout. Fans say you can gain an entire new perspective of the show by starting with season one. While nothing is set in stone yet, rumor has it that season 13 will finally put an end to the second longest medical drama on TV. There’s no better time like the present.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER “How I Met Your Mother” is another show that can be watched episode to

episode or sporadically, but the show’s biggest fans claim the only way to truly get everything out of the series is to watch it from beginning to end. “How I Met Your Mother” is light, funny, and entertaining: perfect for the holidays.

Most episodes won’t leave you dragging your feet until you watch another, so this is a good choice if you don’t have hours and hours to lie in bed at one time.

NETFLIX ORIGINALS Netflix has been blowing viewers away with their outstanding original series, such as “House of Cards,” “Making a Murderer,” and “Orange is the New Black.”

Any of these are great choices for a good old fashion Netflix Binge. However, be warned that none of these shows are necessarily family friendly.

If you’re looking for a great movie for the whole family, you can never go wrong with “Christmas with the Kranks” or “Miracle on 24th Street,” which are both available on Netflix.

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by Danielle Anthony

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ith the holidays just around the corner, it is the perfect time to craft. Whether you need decorations for your home, or you want to make personalized gifts, these DIYs will get you ready for the holidays in no time!

DIY PINE CONE WREATH WHAT YOU NEED: • 55-65 pine cones separated into small, medium, and large (these can be collected in your backyard or bought from a craft supply store) • 12” wire wreath form • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • Optional: LED Christmas lights and evergreen branches WHAT TO DO: 1. Glue the medium pinecones to the inner ring of the wreath form.

2. Glue the large pinecones to the 2 outer rims of the wreath form.

3. Use the small pinecones to fill in any gaps.

4. Now that you have your basic pinecone wreath, decorate it! Add ribbon, green foliage, ornaments, Christmas lights, just have fun!

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WHAT YOU NEED: • 1 cup of baking soda • ½ cup of citric acid • ½ cup of cornstarch • 3 tbs of Epsom salt • 2 tsp of sweet almond oil • ¾ tsp of water • 15-20 drops of peppermint oil • food coloring

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by Devika Singh

WADE BOWEN @ HURRICANE HARRY’S

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midst holiday season festivity, every Texan knows the importance of a classic country beat every now and then. So take a weekend off from Santa and his crew to listen to Wade Bowen and band as they bring their newest music to College Station.

On December 2, Hurricane Harry’s will host country singer-songwriter Wade Bowen and guest Dalton Domino with full band. His College Station concert will be followed by shows in Odessa, Nashville and Austin, concluding in Fort Worth in mid-January. Bowen is originally from Waco, Texas, and attended Texas Tech University, and he is also related to rock/country band lead, Cody Canada.

Before forming his own band, Bowen was part of band West 84 with Matt Miller and released his first album, “Try Not To Listen,” in 2002, followed by a live album in 2003 and a studio album in 2006. However, his most popular

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album to date has been “If We Ever Make It Home,” released in 2008 that was in the top 30 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums list.

His latest acoustic album, “Watch This,” with Randy Rogers, was released in June of 2016 and will be part of his current tour. Recorded in Dallas and San Marcos and comprised of 19 songs, it was listed as number 21 on the US Country chart. According to Rolling Stone, this album helped inaugurate the 10th year of their “Hold My Beer” and “Watch This” tour together in May of 2016.

Purchase tickets online, at Cavender’s Boot City or at the University Dr. location of Aggieland Outfitters. General admission is $12 and doors will open at 9pm, but get there early to find parking. Seating is not reserved and is usually first come first serve. So take a break from jingle bells, set aside the winter boots in exchange for your cowboy boots, and come out to experience some classic but fresh Red Dirt music.

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s we enter the holiday season, the need to look dapper seems to always be on the rise. Holiday parties, mixers, you name it..

Whether it is a snappy suit and tie or a trendy but comfortable coat, KIE Men’s Shoppe on Harvey Rd has it all for College Station’s wardrobe needs.

Inspired by the newest trends and fashion, KIE is the premium menswear destination for any season and event. Owner Chance Okonski has been providing Aggieland with haute men’s couture since 2014 and makes sure his team stays updated on current styles and fashion.

To showcase KIE, Maroon Weekly has teamed up with Chance to host a KIE After Hours Event on Tuesday, December 6th from 8-11pm.

“The After Hours events are something we do at the shoppe once every two months or so. The shoppe stays open until midnight and we always feature a guest as our “co-host” as well as a musical artist I’m usually working with or styling at the time,” Okonski said.

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There will be cocktails and live music at the event, and of course, the opportunity to shop a wide collection of menswear. On stage performing his southern rock styling will be Jerod Justice of The Docs.

You will also have a chance to hear some exciting news about the future of Maroon Weekly.

KIE Men’s Shoppe is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. and online shopping is available on shopkie.com. Come find the perfect winter apparel and bring in a brand new wardrobe along with a new year.

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album sold 3,800 copies within its first week of release, following suit with his other musical endeavor.

Singer-songwriter Sam Riggs is a Florida native who moved to Austin in 2007 to pursue his dreams in the music world. Riggs now has two full-length albums, one released in 2013 and another in 2016, to his name, as well as two EPs.

Shane Smith & The Saints also hail from Austin, fitting more into the folkrock category than country. Although, front man Shane Smith believes that the group ventures into roots music as well, a branch of country music. He believes that this is a kind of music that simply brings one back to their roots.

The group has two full-length albums to their name: “Coast,” which was released in January of 2013, and “Geronimo,” which was released in September of 2015. The group feels that “Geronimo” is the better of the two, operating as a mix of the sound that they’re aiming for as a group.

ountry artist Sam Riggs, with special guest Shane Smith & The Saints, will be at Hurricane Harry’s on December 9 with the show beginning at 10pm.

As the semester winds to a close, kicking back with good music after finals will be the best way to wrap up 2016.

His first album, “Outrun the Sun,” was released in October of 2013. The album had two singles reach the Top 10 on the Texas Music Chart, as well as earning Riggs the Artist of the Year award at the first Texas Magazine Texas Music Awards. The album was wildly successful and started Riggs off strong to his musical career.

His most recent album, “Breathless,” is composed of 11 tracks. Riggs calls it the story of his life pushed into one album. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and number 168 on the Billboard 200. The

Shane Smith & The Saints have played many big name festivals including South by Southwest in Austin, Chillifest, and the Larry Joe Taylor Fest.

Doors for the show will open at 9pm. Shane Smith & The Saints will open the show at 10pm, followed by Sam Riggs at 11pm. Tickets can be purchased online, at Cavenders in College Station, or at the University Dr. location of Aggieland Outfitters.

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BCS BOUTIQUE BOUNTY

WILLA BOUTIQUE: DON’T MISS OUT

This is one gem that we did a little searching for, even though it was hidden in plain sight. There are plenty of times when we have gone to Chiptole and Ulta on University, but missed what was

by Alicia Torres & Luke Murray right in between: Willa Boutique. This store is one big surprise! The he month of December is a month-long gift-giving session. store was packed with options; don’t worry about having to shop Exchanging presents is not only for the weekend of the 25th, at multiple places to piece together an outfit. Everything is nicely because your “Friendsmas” could be at the end of finals and office color-coded and has nothing but the latest trends. This is the place holiday parties start as early as this weekend. If you haven’t been to go if you aren’t looking to splurge, but still want a quality piece. out in awhile, let us encourage you to step away from the cyber Especially because it’s gift season, you won’t feel buyers remorse shopping and shop local. (Hint: you can actually shop local online if you buy one for you and your girlfriends. in some cases.)

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PINE BOUTIQUE: THE ORIGINAL GO-TO

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a lady in your life, then turn your car down Texas Avenue towards the Bed, Bath, & Beyond shopping center. Pine Boutique is right in the middle with an always-elegant storefront display. Once inside, you’ll smell the first gift we suggest, the Capri Blue Volcano candle, which has an exotic fruit and mountain green scent. Pine also offers brands that are hard to find in town such as Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors. Their Instagram is updated multiple times per day, offering outfit suggests and pieces that are hitting the floor.

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KIE MEN’S SHOPPE: MEN’S MUST-HAVES

Don’t worry guys, we didn’t forget about you. If you’re tired of putting on your best digs and looking just like everyone else out on Northgate, you need to swing by KIE to turn your wardrobe up a notch. Offering Aggieland’s best local option for premium men’s clothing, KIE is a one-stop-shop for all of your essentials.

Grab a new tee or button down, a pair of jeans and then a watch or necklace to put together a killer ensemble for your next night out. Or, in the spirit of giving, hook up the men in your life with a little something special to elevate their style this holiday: we recommend an arrowhead pendant and a STAG tee.

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BCS MARATHON + HALF MARATHON

vid runners, if you haven’t heard about the BCS Marathon, you’re missing out. The BCS Marathon + Half Marathon on December 11 is back for the 2016 season. The race is on its sixth year, and is currently the highest rated marathon in the state of Texas.

Sponsored by companies such as Baylor Scott & White, Caldwell Country Chevrolet, RDM Pros Production Professionals, TexAgs, Café Eccell, and many more, the sixth annual BCS Marathon + Half Marathon is an event any runner will not want to miss.

Beginning at 7:00am, the race course is fast and flat, with a route curving in and out of shady neighborhoods, golf courses, and the Texas A&M campus, with a few rolling Texas hills in miles 11-13. The course will be stocked with refreshments, including aid stations with water and lemon-lime Gatorade every 1.5 miles, and every fourth station will have gel, candy, and brownies.

There will also be Port-a-Potties stationed approximately every 3 miles.

Be advised: you must complete the marathon in six and a half hours. Closing on a rolling schedule, the race allots 15 minutes per mile for both the half and full marathon. Every participant will receive a shirt and all race finishers will receive a technical fabric finisher’s shirt and finisher’s medal. There will also be a post-race party with food and a beer spread, so come out and celebrate.

The packet pickup and expo will be on Saturday, December 10 to get all extra information.

Mercy Project is a Bryan/College Station organization that works to eradicate child slavery in Ghana, Africa. They implement economic development projects in villages and communities in Ghana, where an estimated 7,000 children work as slaves. The new economic opportunities give alternatives to the forced child labor.

The BSC Marathoon + Half Marathon is also a partner with Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley. This organization is a Down Syndrome Support Group for individual with Down Syndrome, self-advocates, families, friends, and professionals.

The BCS Marathon + Half Marathon will begin at 7:00am on December 11. The course is USAT&F certified, and it is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. So come out for a great run, great food, and a great cause!

Date: December 11 Time: 7:00AM Cost: $110 -$120 Info: bcsmarathon.com

The BCS Marathon + Half Marathon was started by the Mercy Project in 2011. The

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by Shelbie Warr

FALL SPORTS WRAP-UP

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hile football is the talk of the town in College Station, the boys in maroon and white aren’t the only teams having success in Aggieland.

Texas A&M Soccer ended their season in the second round of the NCAA tournament to seventh ranked USC. The game headed to overtime after ending in a 0-0 draw, though USC would prevail in a 4-3 penalty kick shootout. This was Aggie Soccer’s 22nd consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, all coming under head coach G. Guerrieri. The Aggies are one of five schools to make it to every NCAA Tournament since 1995, the others being North Carolina, Notre Dame, Virginia, and Penn State.

Texas A&M Volleyball completed their regular season with wins over LSU on Senior Night at Reed Arena and over Auburn in Alabama. The ladies finished 21-8 overall, with a 15-3 conference record. They were selected to participate in the NCAA tournament and will head to Austin to play against the Mustangs

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Photo Credit: TexAgs of SMU at 4pm on December 2. If the Ags are victorious, they will advance to either play the University of Texas at Austin or the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley.

Texas A&M Women’s Basketball has started out the season strong and undefeated and looks to continue that streak as they take on USC at Reed Arena bright and early at 11am on November 30. After that, they will head to Dallas to take on SMU and Fort Worth to go against TCU before returning to Reed Arena on December 10 at 2pm. The Aggies will begin SEC play in College Station against Vanderbilt after the new year on January 2 at 6pm.

On the men’s side of things, Texas A&M Men’s Basketball spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Los Angeles participating in the Wooden Legacy Tournament. They advanced to the championship game after a big win over Cal State Northridge and a comeback win over Virginia Tech. However, the Aggies fell to #14 UCLA

74-67, landing at 4-2 on the season. The men will return to action at Reed Arena on December 5 at 7pm against the Islanders of Texas A&M Corpus Christi. They will open SEC play against Tennessee on December 29 at 8pm also at Reed Area. That game will be televised on the SEC Network.

Gig ‘em, Aggies.

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by Abby Newton

FIRST FRIDAY @ GRAND STAFFORD

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irst Friday in Downtown Bryan will take place December 2, and the Grand Stafford has some exciting performances planned. The Stafford will be welcoming Roxy Roca, Keeton Coffman, Joey McGee, Jenna McDaniel, Matt Martinez and the Lonely Wheel. Each of these performances will work together to build a unique atmosphere inside the theatre that is perfectly fit for First Friday.

One of the main performers of the night, Roxy Roca, is a southern soul band based in Austin. This band is heavily influenced by funk/soul legends of the late 60s as well as rock ‘n’ roll pioneers such as Little Richard, and their unique and infectious sound captivates listeners’ spirits. This band began in 2010 and has been described as a powerhouse of their genre. Their sound has been given the name Dynamite Texas Soul for its explosive horn-powered southern soul that Texans are blown away by.

Also performing is Keeton Coffman, a small town Texan with a rock and roll soul. His recently released album, “Killer Eyes,” is described as Heartland Rock and Roll and have a variety of songs ranging from upbeat pub songs to gospel infused tracks. Coffman is made for the stage and these two performers will be the highlight of first Friday.

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Brazos Valley resident Joey McGee is a songwriter native to New Orleans.

McGee is another artist with a unique sound. This fusion of soul, country, rock, and blues also features a Creole-Cajun spice that keeps you on your toes.

McGee is known for solo work as well as with his band and is spontaneous on stage; you will never predict what he will do next.

Another excellent performance will be from Jenna McDaniel. This artist was born to be a performer and has had a passion for music her entire life. Reba, Faith Hill, and Taylor Swift inspired McDaniel at a young age. She picked up a guitar in sixth grade and began her career as she wrote songs inspired by the honesty and reliability she found in Taylor Swift’s early albums. Taylor Swift heavily inspired her, but she has carved out her own path in which her sheer talent separates herself from other country artists.

This First Friday, The Grand Stafford will be exactly where you want to be.

General admission is free and all ages are welcome at this family friendly event. Other ticket options are available with a premium pass for $7 and reserved tables for $70. Those tickets can be purchased online, but ticket purchase or download is not necessary for entry. The doors to this event will open at 7pm on December 2 at the Grand Stafford Theatre.

by Shelbie Warr

BCS HOLIDAY PARADES

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he holiday season is here and there’s no better place to celebrate then right here in Bryan/College Station, starting with a couple fun parades.

Association will host the only lighted Christmas parade in Bryan/College Station. This parade will take place on December 9.

First, the Bryan/College Station Christmas Parade will take place on December 4 at 2 pm. It is the 90th annual parade in BCS and will feature over a thousand participants and performers.

The parade will begin at 6:30pm, starting at 24th and Bryan Street heading south, turn on 28th and the head back up Main Street. The parade will consist of floats and vehicles from many different groups and organizations, as well as fire engines and much more. Santa Claus will be waiting at the end of the parade just in time to kick off the Christmas season.

The parade will begin at Parking Lot 50 of Texas A&M University and will continue east down University Drive to Texas Avenue. Once on Texas, they will continue north ending at Sulphur Springs in Bryan. There will be a contest for the most creative and original float design. Santa Claus will also make an appearance at the parade and will be accepting letters from those who desire to write him one. Be sure to include a mailing address so Santa can send a response back.

This parade will be televised through KAMU-TV, which is channel 4 on Suddenlink. It can also be streamed live online at kamu.tamu.edu.

Not enough to fill your need for Christmas joy? The Downtown Bryan

Downtown streets will shut down at 5:30 in preparation for the parade and will re-open at the conclusion of the parade. This is the only lighted Christmas Parade in the Bryan/College Station area, so be sure to come out and enjoy it.

Keep an eye on the Downtown Bryan webpage for a list of all the organizations that will have floats, and if you would like to volunteer for the parade, contact the Downtown Bryan Association for more information on opportunities.

Finals can be a drag on the Christmas spirit and there is no better way to keep that spirit level up than coming out and enjoying these two wonderful parades with friends and family.

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f you’ve already made it out to Santa’s Wonderland, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park brings another Christmas experience to Brazos Valley. The City of College Station Christmas in the Park will be held December 2-4 at Central Park on Krenek Tap. The event will be held from 6-10 pm on Friday, 12-10pm on Saturday, and 6-10pm on Sunday.

Many activities will be similar to those at Santa’s Wonderland, including hayrides, a party train, and photos with Santa. Christmas in the Park will be busiest on Saturday, as it will include a Holiday Vendor Village, with Bling Bling Boutique, C&J Country Crafts, Texas Trails Mobile Gifts, and many more.

Along with arts, crafts and jewelry, food vendors will also be present throughout the park.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

by Devika Singh

This is close-to-home holiday experience will host over 15 dance groups, including Expressions Dance and Music, Creek View Elementary Choir, and CSTAT Steppers.

Performances begin on 12:45pm on Saturday and will run through 9:40pm. A full performance schedule is available on the City of College Station website. This familyfriendly event will consist of things to do for all ages, such as a petting zoo, snow slides, and inflatables.

The 47 acres will be laden with more than a million Christmas lights starting November 24 through January 1, so you can walk under a dazzling canopy that looks like the North Pole itself and bring your own camera or buy professional photos. There will also be free hot cocoa and cookies to snack on and refuel while shopping. Shuttles will run from the Municipal Court to the park all weekend if you don’t want to worry about parking.

Admission is free, so arrive early to find parking or catch a shuttle to Christmas in the Park, one of the most attended family events in the Brazos Valley. This is also the perfect place to buy local, handmade gifts for friends and family. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to get pictures with Santa and his group, while sipping on some hot chocolate, and enjoy the holiday spirit.

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Down 1 Coffee bean that yields more caffeine than its counterpart 2 Venerates, slangily 3 Like an unexpired coupon 4 Flower, south of the Pyrenees 5 Bungling 6 Semillon and Riesling, for two 7 Speaker of the first line of the first episode of “South Park” 8 “Ain’t Too Proud, ___ Differ” (Temptations hit) 9 What an Australian weatherman may say “it’s gonna be” on an August day 10 Like boulders 11 Use the minus button 13 “Citizen Kane” studio 14 “___ the news today, oh no” (Beatles lyric) 18 Neighborhood in London’s East End 20 Time ___ the Year (selection made since the magazine’s inception) 24 “___ Like the Wind” (“Dirty Dancing” song) 26 Phanerozoic, for one 27 West-side tributary of the Rhine 28 Cheer for a pescador 31 Boat part furthest away from the bow 32 Card played last in a winning game of Klondike solitaire 35 “Santa Barbara” airer, once 36 Three-word EMT skill, for short 37 Jazz artist Diana who married Elvis Presley 38 Bo Sheep in “U.S. Acres,” for one 39 Airplane activity that takes place in the air 40 Night ___ (“X-Men” character aka Hank McCoy) 43 Toyotas and Subarus, in Japan 44 Flowers that repel hummingbirds 45 Sister magazine of Ebony 47 Lives and breathes 48 Singer of the “Spectre” theme song 50 Palmolive spokesperson played by three different actresses 51 Tom whose second novel was “The Bonfire of the Vanities” 52 “... It’s ___! It’s Superman!”

55 “Analyze ___” (2002 sequel) 56 Permanent worker 57 Negative vote 58 Nickelodeon’s trademark slime 2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

Stephen C. Beachy Central Park

Nov. 24-Jan. 1 • 6-11 p.m.

Stroll through the park to view more than one million lights.

Dec. 2 & 4 • 6-10 p.m.

Enjoy old-fashioned hayrides, cookies and hot cocoa, Paw Paw’s Party Train and photos with Santa.

Dec. 3 • 12-10 p.m.

Additional activities include: dance performances, inflatables, a petting zoo, real snow slides, and shopping in the Holiday Vendor Village.

Shuttles will run Dec. 2-4 from Municipal Court parking lot (300 Krenek Tap Rd.) to Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.

979.764.3486 • cstx.gov/Christmas