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This is our last candlemaking event of the year. It's a great time to come out and learn to make candles, which you can give as gifts this holiday season or keep them for yourself. Each person will be given enough wax and supplies to make 2-4 candles. The technique we will be learning is piping wax to make awesome statement pieces in addition to being a functional candle.

All City Buildings have a Toys for Tots Drop off box! Let’s fill them up!!

Come see this 70-minute version of the beloved musical The Secret Garden presented by some of the most talented kids you'll ever see on the GMA stage November 17th and 18th. This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and playwright Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. Showtimes are Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm. Tickets are available at this link.

I bought so many gifts and goodies here last year! Wesley United Methodist Church invites you to come to their annual Christmas Market to eat, shop and be merry on Friday, November 17th, from 5-9 pm and Saturday, November 18th from 10 am - 2 pm. This event is inspired by the traditional Christmas markets in Germany...but indoors. Get in the Christmas spirit while sipping coffee and hot chocolate, enjoying a dessert bar, savoring freshly grilled brats and hot dogs, shopping 40+ vendors, listening to Christmas carols, and entertaining crafts for the kids…and SNOW! There will also be three or four different holiday photo opportunities so wear your Christmas sweater! And after dark you’ll get a preview of their spectacular Lights of Advent!

If you're someone who wants to get the Christmas Tree going just as quickly as possible, and you want the experience of cutting a live tree, then check out Kadee Christmas Tree Farm, located 7 miles southeast of Greenville at 5054 Hwy 69 South. They will open for the Christmas season on November 18th and their hours will be Monday - Friday 2 - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 7pm. They will close December 17 unless they're sold out before. They offer choose and cut Virginia pines, other fir trees, wreaths and garlands and a gift shop with holiday items. In addition, there are lots of family activities, including hayrides, animal barn, fire pit, snacks, hot cider and lots more. They also have a Walking Trail of Lights from November 18th-December 17th, Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30-8pm. Admission to the lights is $8.00 per person. Complete information is on their website and the latest news is on their Facebook page.

GISD will host Saturday Coffee Talk on November 18th at 9 am at the Wesley Martin Administration Building, 4004 Moulton St. The GISD School Board President Aletha Kruse, members of the GISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Sharon Boothe would like an opportunity to connect with the community in an informal way. The meeting will loosely follow the last regularly called board meeting, to expand and answer questions you may have. They will have a small amount of time to discuss other items that you have questions about but reserve the right to get back with you if they don't have the answer or are not at liberty to address at the time of the question (like personnel and/or legal). They will also update you on projects and/or initiatives GISD is working on. Please RSVP at this link so they can plan for seating.

Every Saturday at 11 am, the Texan is showing one of the amazing opera performances from the Metropolitan Opera on the big screen in the theater. You can enjoy a spectacular show in a very comfy setting and have food and delicious coffee shop beverages delivered right to your table. Check the Texan’s Facebook page to see which opera is showing each week, and to see the list of upcoming live performances. I’ve been and was thrilled to see the incredible staging, gorgeous costumes and great music. And it’s FREE!

GOLDEN OLDIES MOVIE NIGHT The Museum presents their Golden Oldies Movie Night on Saturday, November 18th at 5:00 pm. This month's movie is the 1947 Western "Springtime in the Sierras,” starring Roy Rogers and Trigger. As a lead-in to the feature film, they will and episode from the 1950’s TV Western “The Gene Autry Show.” Admission is free (but donations are always appreciated) and popcorn and soft drinks will be served.