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The antique carousel offers fun for all ages in downtown. Special to the News Messenger
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STARS AND SPRINKLES FOR ALL AGES
Sprinkles, sparkles, and slime! Join in on this festive come and go event. Activities include crafting, slime making, story time, and cookie decorating!
When: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon Where: Starr Family Home State Historic Site, 407 W. Travis Cost: Free, reservations requested
MARSHALL SINGS CHRISTMAS
Join the Marshall Music Club for a community singa-long inside the Historic Harrison County Courthouse. Email glendaclay@sbcglobal.net for more information
When: Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m.
Where: 1 Peter Whetstone Square
Cost: Free admission and participation
SUPPER WITH SANTA
Join Cypress Junior Women’s Club for the annual Supper with Santa, where families enjoy a spaghetti dinner with the big man himself! Mix and mingle with your favorite fantasy characters from Story Book Party and more! Supper with Santa is a long standing tradition in Marshall. Proceeds are donated back to non-profits serving Harrison County. All attendees will also receive the infamous Supper with Santa coloring book, which is sponsored by local businesses. Search the event on Facebook for more details.
When: Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Marshall Convention Center, 2501 East End Blvd South Cost: $5 per attendee. Raffle tickets are also available. CONTINUED ON PG. 18
The downtown courthouse sits in all its splendor during Wonderland of Lights. Special to the News Messenger
Christmas sweaters, antlers and a whole lot of fun is only part of the holiday festivities. Special to the News Messenger
Happy
Holidays! Anne Yappen 903-930-8543 ayappen@shreve.net
1002 E. Grand Ave. • Marshall, TX
SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN
The 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Dog Walk, hosted by the Friends of Marshall Animals, invites you to slip a sweater or costume on your furry friend and come have fun! Awards will be presented for top four best “ugly” dressed dogs!
When: Saturday, Dec. 14. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the walk begins at 11:30 a.m. Where: Participants will meet at Telegraph Park for their walk downtown. Cost: $15 to pre-register and $20 on the day of the event. Registration fee includes an event t-shirt. Registration is available online via the event page on Facebook.
Anna Leigh Guenard, 2, has her picture taken with Santa while attending the Wonderland of Lights in 2017 in downtown Marshall. News Messenger File Photo
Crowds gather for the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Marshall. This year’s parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Special to the News Messenger
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