Christmas, festive events planned throughout county
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By Christa Jennings
Senior Staff Witer
In the midst of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just ending and Christmas coming not far behind, Coosa County communities and organizations have been busily preparing for the festive holiday season.
The towns of Goodwater and Rockford will have parades, while Kellyton and Rockford will have events with vendors, Goodwater is hosting a toy drive and senior citizen Christmas party, and the Sheriff’s Office is once again hosting “Shop with the Sheriff,” making no shortage of events to get people in the Christmas spirit.
Goodwater’s Christmas parade will be held Thursday, December 5, beginning at 6 p.m. in downtown Goodwater along Alabama Highway 9. For more information, call Town Hall at 256-839-6301.
The following day, the Coosa County Extension Office is holding “Healthy Hosting for the Holidays” workshop on December 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop is part of the I-HOPE project, or Improving Health Opportunities for Physical Engagement.
The workshop will be held at 166 Harris Street in Goodwater at the Youth Development and Recreation Center. Those who register with the Extension Office for the event will receive a free charcuterie board to take home. To register for the workshop, call 256-377-4713.
On December 7, the Town of Kellyton will host the Kellyton Christmas Celebration, a free event taking place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kellyton Civic Complex, located at 145 Church Street.
The day’s festivities will include free hot chocolate and coffee, and each person attending will be given a ticket to get a free meal consisting of a hot dog, chips and soda.
Vendors will be on site selling various gifts and sweets such as crafts, candles, personalized gifts, homemade fried apple pies, salsa, jellies, jams, pickles, and more.
The Kid Zone will include games, a bounce house and face painting, with popcorn and cotton candy also being sold at the concession stand. Not to be forgotten, Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. to greet the children in Santa’s Workshop.
On December 12, the Goodwater Youth Development and Parks Recreational Center will be hosting a senior citizen Christmas party for those ages 55 and older. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the rec center, located at 166 Harris Street in Goodwater.
Everyone is asked to bring a $5 gift for the games, and guests are encouraged to wear red or their ugliest Christmas sweater. For more information on the senior citizen Christmas party, contact Sharonna Hayes at 256-743-1252.
Goodwater will also hold a “Goodwater Kids Christmas Toy Drive” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at the old Goodwater High School. The toy drive is for youth from 2 to 12 years old, and parents must be present at the event.
There will be food, games and gifts available for children who attend. Those who would like to donate are asked to contact Belinda Moon at 205-908-8454 or Vickie Tuck at 256-749-8369.
Also on December 14, the Town of Rockford will present its Christmas event and parade, with this year’s theme being “Winter Wonderland in Grinchville.” The festivities will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Rockford.
The event will feature vendors, food, music, a bounce house, and special guests. Following the daytime event, the town’s parade will kick off at 6 p.m., with lineup starting at 5 p.m.
The town is also holding the “Walk of Trees” again this year with participants placing and decorating trees in the alleyway next to Town Hall.
For details or to participate in the Walk of Trees, register as a vendor for the event, or sign up to participate in the parade, contact Rockford Town Hall at 256-377-4911.
The Sheriff’s Office will once again be helping others get into the spirit of giving this holiday season as it will host its fourth annual Shop with the Sheriff.
The Sheriff’s Office is accepting cash donations to help children this Christmas season. The deadline for donations will be December 15.
Those who would like to make a donation to help a child in need this Christmas are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone who knows of any families that may need help this year is also asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office and provide information so that the office can help as many children as possible this year.
For more information on Shop with the Sheriff or to recommend a family, contact Jennifer Tindall at 256-377-4922, option 3.
