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Christmas with a White House touch There are a limited number of tickets to meet former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier during the White House Christmas Coffee and Dessert Buffet at the American Village in Montevallo. Beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Liberty Hall, Mesnier will greet guests and discuss and sign his new book, The White House in Gingerbread: Memories and Recipes ($39.99 hardback). Mesnier served as pastry chef to five U.S. presidents. Tickets are $100. Call 205-665-3535, or 877-811-1776.
A step back in time for the holidays
Warm up to some holiday hospitality during the annual open house from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at Landmark Park in Dothan. Visitors are invited to sample turn-of-the-century desserts and sip hot chocolate while children make traditional Christmas decorations and enjoy wagon rides. A circuitriding preacher will arrive to deliver a Christmas message in the historic Presbyterian church. Call 334-794-3452.
RTJ courses offer winter memberships Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail will launch a new winter membership, featuring unlimited golf through the end of February at nine RTJ locations. Golfers may purchase winter memberships in monthly increments for up to four months. They’re $150 per month per person, or $225 per couple per month. RTJ Ross Bridge and Lakewood Club aren’t part of the promotion, but will be available for play at discounted rates for winter members. Visit www.rtjgolf.com.
SAFETY TIP! If you plan to set off fireworks this year, note these tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety: Obey all local laws; read cautionary labels before igniting; a responsible adult should supervise all firework activities; wear safety glasses; never relight a “dud” firework; always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby; and never carry fireworks in your pocket. For more tips, visit www.fireworkssafety.org.
Martha Stewart honors Alabama entrepreneur Gina Locklear, owner of Zkano, the successful sock company in Fort Payne, has been honored with the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Award. A panel of judges selected Zkano’s sister company, the Little River Sock Mill, as one of 10 winners of the award. Locklear and the other winners were invited to New York for a networking event and creative maker lecture series with industry leaders and innovators. They also won a cash prize and an opportunity to be featured in Martha Stewart Living magazine to help promote and grow their businesses.
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