Everything Christmas

Now through Dec. 1: Auburn Toy Drive: www.aotourism.com/Event/43041/AuburnToy-Drive/

Nov. 28 from 12 to 6 p.m.: Downtown Auburn Holiday Open House in downtown Auburn: www.aotourism.com/Event/43053/ Downtown-Auburn-Holiday-Open-House/

Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.: AORTA Toy Drive 1 Mile, 5K and 10K at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School: www.aotourism.com/ Event/43065/AORTA-Toy-Drive-1-mile,5K,-and-10K/

Nov. 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Four Pianos Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Nov. 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.: Snopelika Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting at Courthouse Square/Railroad Avenue www. aotourism.com/Event/41753/SnopelikaChristmas-Festival-and-Tree-LightingEvent/

Dec. 1 through Dec. 31: Drive-Thru Nativity Story off Robert Trent Jones Trail: www.aotourism.com/Event/43054/DriveThru-Nativity-Story/

Dec. 1 through Dec. 31 from 4:30 to 10 p.m.: Christmas In Camelot Lighted Tour at Camelot Way: www.aotourism.com/ Event/43039/Christmas-in-Camelot-LightedTour/

Dec. 1 from 12:05 to 1 p.m.: “Christmas Time is Here” Christ Nemec Organ and Piano Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m.: Trinity Christian School Choral Concert at Lakeview Baptist

Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.: Christmas Tree Lighting in Smiths Station

Dec. 4: Christmas at Marriott Grand National: www.aotourism.com/Event/41856/ Christmas-at-Marriott-Grand-National/

Dec. 4 from 7 to 9 a.m.: Jingle Jog 5K in downtown Auburn: www.aotourism.com/ Event/41761/Jingle-Jog-5K/

Dec. 4 at 8 a.m.: Mayfield Family Art Show at the Art Haus

Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 50th Annual Christmas Market at Auburn United Methodist Church: www.aotourism.com/ Event/43037/50th-Annual-ChristmasMarket/

Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: UMW Christmas Market at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 4 at 9 a.m.: Polar Express with Auburn Parks and Recreation: www. aotourism.com/Event/26612/Polar-Expresswith-Auburn-Parks-and-Recreation/

Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.: Opelika Christmas Parade in downtown Opelika: www. aotourism.com/Event/41754/OpelikaChristmas-Parade/

Dec. 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. : The Ho Ho Ho Hike at Kreher Preserve & Nature Center: www.aotourism.com/Event/41953/ Ho-Ho-Ho-Hike/

Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Santa on the Corner at Toomer’s Corner: www. aotourism.com/Event/43056/Santa-on-theCorner/

Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair in downtown Auburn: www.aotourism.com/ Event/41770/The-Loveliest-Village-HolidayFair/

Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.: Auburn Junior High School Band Concerts: Concert, Symphonic, Wind and Jazz Bands will perform at the Auburn Performing Arts Center (APAC) at AJHS

Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.: Festival of Lessons and Carols at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Dec. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m.: Downtown Auburn Christmas Parade in downtown Auburn: www.aotourism.com/Event/42002/ Downtown-Auburn-Christmas-Parade/

Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.: Auburn Gingerbread Village Unveiling at The Hotel at Auburn University www.aotourism.com/ Event/41757/Auburn-Gingerbread-VillageUnveiling/

Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.: Jingle Jam Light Show at Trinity United Methodist Church

Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.: Hanging of the Greens at First United Methodist Church of Opelika

Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.: The Wonder of Christmas — Kids Christmas Musical at First Baptist Church of Opelika

Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.: Lighting of Tree, Chrismon (sic.) Celebration at Pepperell Baptist Church

Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.: Mat and Savanna Shaw Christmas Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.: AHS Band Concert at the AHS Auditorium

Dec. 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas at the Opelika Center for Performing Arts: www.aotourism. com/Event/41885/Million-Dollar-QuartetChristmas/

Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.: Beulah High School Band Concert at the Jerry L. Southwell

Auditorium — Date and Time are subject to change

Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.: Trinity Christian School Band Concert at Lakeview Baptist

Dec. 8 from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m.: Jubilate Concert featuring Jubilate Singers at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.: 2021 Musical and Festival at First United Methodist Church of Opelika

De. 9 at 6:30 p.m.: East Samford School Band Winter Holiday Concert at the AHS Auditorium

Dec. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m.: Christmas In A Railroad Town in downtown Opelika: www. aotourism.com/Event/41756/Christmas-in-aRailroad-Town/

Dec. 10 through Dec. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.: Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer Express: www.aotourism.com/Event/41820/RockyBrook-Rocket-Reindeer-Express/

Dec. 10 through Dec. 12: East Alabama Community Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at the Telfair B. Peet Theatre: www.

Dec. 10 through Dec. 14: Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour 2021 in the Opelika Historic District: www.aotourism. com/Event/41755/Victorian-Front-PorchChristmas-Tour-2021/.com/Event/41756/ Christmas-in-a-Railroad-Town/

Dec. 11: Brunch With Santa at Marriott Grand National: www.aotourism.com/ Event/43090/Brunch-with-Santa/

Dec. 11: Christmas at Marriott Grand National: www.aotourism.com/Event/41856/ Christmas-at-Marriott-Grand-National/

Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Sweet Homemade Alabama Art Show at the Opelika Art Haus: www.aotourism.com/ Event/41858/Sweet-Homemade-AlabamaArt-Show/

Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.: Victorian Front Porch Bike Tour in the Opelika Historic District, 8th and 9th Streets: www.aotourism.com/ Event/43062/Victorian-Front-Porch-BikeTour/

Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. : Nature Art Series: Holiday Nature Ornament at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center: www. aotourism.com/Event/41203/Nature-ArtSeries-Holiday-Nature-Ornament/

Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. EST: Smiths Station Junior High Band Christmas Concert at the SSJHS Auditorium

Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. EST: Smiths Station Freshman and High School Band Christmas Concert at the SSJHS Auditorium

Dec. 11: Martha’s Trouble — Christmas 2021 at 8 p.m.: www.aotourism. com/Event/43105/Marthas-TroubleChristmas-2021/

Dec. 12 at 8:30 and 11 a.m.: Christmas Cantata at First United Methodist Church of Opelika

Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon: Christmas Festival Worship Service of Lessons and Carols at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical at the Woltosz Theatre at the Gogue Performing Arts Center: www.aotourism. com/Event/43032/Rudolph-the-Red-NosedReindeer-The-Musical/

Dec. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m.: Christmas Festival at Southview Assembly on Society Hill Road.

Dec. 12 at 4 and 6 p.m.: A Divine Christmas FBCO Choir and Orchestra at First Baptist Church of Opelika

Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Christmas Festival Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.: The Sound Wall Holiday Supper Club

Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Opelika Middle School and Opellika High School Christmas Band Concerts at OPAC

Dec. 13 through Dec. 18: Empty Bowls Pre-sale Event at the Denson Center in Opelika

Dec. 14 from 6 to 7 p.m.: Handbell Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.: OMS and OHS Christmas Choral Concerts at OPAC

Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.: Beauregard Middle School and High School Band and Chorus Concerts at the school auditorium

Dec. 15 from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m.: Christmas Concert with Music Staff and Leaders at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Live Nativity at First Baptist Church of Opelika

Dec. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m.: Christmas Caroling at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.: Collinwood Luminaries: www.aotourism.com/ Event/43055/Collinwood-Luminaries/

Dec. 17 and Dec. 18: A Holiday Walk in the Woods at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center: www.aotourism.com/ Event/41954/A-Holiday-Walk-in-theWoods/

Dec. 18: Christmas at Marriott Grand National: www.aotourism.com/ Event/41856/Christmas-at-Marriott-GrandNational/

Dec. 18 from noon to 3 p.m.: Opelika Theatre Company’s Christmas Carnival and Pet Parade at Southside Center for the Arts

Dec. 19 at 8:30 a.m.: “Lessons and

Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.: Candlelight Communion Service at Pepperell Baptist Church

Dec. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.: Voctave Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.: “Singing of Carols” at God’s House of Prayers Holiness Church

Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Longest Night Service at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.: We Need Christmas — Matthew West Concert at First Baptist Church of Opelika

Dec. 22 from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m.: Jacquie and Gary Christmas Concert at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 24 at 2 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service — Contemporary at the 3:16 Center at First Baptist Church of Opelika

Dec. 24 at 3 p.m.: Christmas Eve — Family and Friendly Service at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 24 at 3 p.m.: Christmas Eve — Child Centered Service at First United Methodist Church of Opelika

Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Communion Services at Trinity United Methodist Church

Dec. 24 at 4 and 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service — Traditional at The Worship Center at First Baptist Church of Opelika

Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candle Light Service of Sacred Music at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.: Christmas Eve — Blended Service at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 24 at 5 and 11 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service at First United Methodist Church of Opelika

Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve — Traditional Worship at Auburn United Methodist Church

Dec. 24 at 11 p.m.: Christmas Eve — Candlelight Service at Auburn United Methodist Church

A U B U R N

Merry Christmas!

It is with open arms that I welcome the holiday season in Auburn this year. The weather may be getting cold, but my heart is warm as I see Christmas lights and festive decorations around town. We are reaching the end of a year that has brought uncertainty for many in our community, but also a newfound hope that things are looking up. I hope this season brings rest, peace and comfort to each of you.

This time of year is a joyful time for many as we gather with loved ones around the dinner table, observe our own religious traditions and as we see Christmas through the eyes of children. As I think about the people in our community and the lives we live here, there is much for which I am grateful.

We celebrate many traditions this time of year. We at the city hope you enjoy some of our favorites, like the Holiday Arts Sale, the Christmas Parade or the Jingle Jog, to name a few. There will be plenty of opportunities for the family to get together and celebrate. You can find more information about holiday events and activities that our parks and recreation department and Auburn Public Library have planned by visiting www. auburnalabama.org/parks or www.auburnalabama.org/library.

As you do your Christmas shopping, please keep small, locally owned businesses in mind. We are blessed with a diverse business community that offers great gifts for everyone on your list, and if you buy local, you’ll be giving the gift of support to our retailers — your neighbors and community members.

On behalf of everyone at the city of Auburn, we wish you a safe, healthy and wonderful holiday season!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Auburn Mayor Ron Anders

Dear Friends —

It’s time to have a Very Merry Christmas in Opelika!

Another year has passed. The city elves have been working hard to ready downtown for a magical season. I love watching how Opelika is transformed into the most spirited, beautiful Christmas destination.

With more than 15 events hosted by the city, Opelika Main Street, Opelika Parks & Recreation, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce and others, there is no shortage of activities to keep you and your family busy. The Opelika Public Library is adding a new event this year — Opelika’s Very Merry Stroll. This is a holiday showcase made of locally decorated, live Christmas trees. The event will be held around the walking path at the new Opelika Public Library. The Tree Lighting Ceremony for the stroll will be on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Trees will light up each evening until 9 p.m. through Dec. 31.

When you look around this year, you will notice plenty of photo opportunities around the city. We invite you to take a photo, share your memories and tag us (#MyOpelikaChristmas). There is so much to see and do — we are indeed A Very Merry Christmas Destination!

Please be safe during the holidays. Respect the road. If you drink, don’t drive! Always wear your seat belts and watch the speed limits throughout the community. And if you are downtown, be nice to our reindeer and ornaments. Don’t touch or climb. Santa’s watching!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May God’s blessings and peace be upon you and may you have a prosperous and Happy New Year! Warmest regards, Mayor Gary Fuller

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