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Concerts | Community Events
November 20–22
Chair Lift Fundraising Event
Megan Poff and Jay Poff in Gian Carlo Menotti's "The Telephone" and Robbie Shafer in Jean Cocteau's "The Human Voice".
Friday, 20 November: 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Must R.S.V.P.), 7:30 p.m. Show (Silent Auction at Intermission)
Saturday, 21 November: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 22 November: 3:00 p.m.
All performances are at AlphaStage, located at 1216B Meridian Street, NE in Huntsville.
Tickets are $50 for Dinner and Show or $25 for General Admission. All proceeds will help fund the purchase and installation of wheelchair-lifts for disabled patrons at Renaissance Theatre. For your tickets/reservations, call (256) 536-3117 or e-mail oldriddle@prodigy.net.
Renaissance Theater
E-mail | (256) 536-3117
November 21
Toy Swap Shop
Just in Time for Christmas - November 21st 7:00 am until noon in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church Guntersville. Donate your GENTLY used toys to for the sale or rent a table for yourself for $5.00. The Toy Swap will be from 7:00am until 8:00am and then the sale will open to the public at 8:00am. Call the church for more info or to rent a table. No admission will be charged other than table rental. Call Today 256-582-5141 All proceeds will go to the Children's Ministry at First Baptist Church Guntersville.
First Baptist Church Guntersville
more information: (256) 582-5141
November 21
Benefit concert
Halogen, a contemporary a cappella Christian Band, is performing a benefit concert this Saturday, November 21 at Trinity United Methodist on Airport Rd at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds go to benefit the Miller family - their 20-month old daughter recently underwent surgery to remove a grapefruit -sized tumor and her right kidney. We'd really appreciate if you could let folks know to come out - there's no charge for admission, and donations are purely voluntary.
Halogen
November 21, 9:00am–3:00pm
Bone Marrow/ Blood Drive
A Bone Marrow and Blood drive will take place at the prescribed time and location.Everyone is encouraged to participate. Hot Dogs and Free gifts will be given out at Lunch time. It only takes 15 minutes to become a bone marrow donor.
Life South
Doug Cain (256) 286-9614
November 29
Youth Fundraiser Luncheon
Sunday, November 29th Following Joint 10:30 AM service.
Where: FBC Fellowship Hall
All church members are asked to please attend.
Cost is $5 for adults and youth.
$2 for children
Menu: Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Dessert, Tea/Water.
First Baptist Church Guntersville
December 1
Sprouting Scientists
An experienced preschool educator will present a hands-on activity, story and music that is focused around a selected scientific theme. Children will learn science concepts and ideas and receive take-home sheets to encourage their learning at home.
Sprouting Scientists will be held every Tuesday and is for toddlers ages 2-3 and a parent or caregiver; and preschoolers ages 4-5. Pre-registration is required for this program.
Registration for Sprouting Scientists is now open. For a complete schedule, list of monthly themes, and times, visit www.sci-quest.org. To sign your children up, call 256-837-0606, ext. 252 or e-mail reservations@sci-quest.org.
Sci Quest
more information: (256) 837-0606
December 5, 9:00am–11:00am
Out of the Darkness Walk
December 5th in decatur @ Wilson Morgan Park
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a 3-5 mile scenic walk taking place in more than 200 communities across the country this fall. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to fund research, education, survivor and awareness programs both to prevent suicide and to assist those affected by suicide.
Association for Suicide Prevention
Kimberly Gleason | (978) 568-0818
December 5, 10:00am–3:00pm
Winter Wonderland Market
Wall Highway Baptist Church will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Market on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The event will consist of local vendors and artists baked goods, gift baskets, and warm beverages. Vendors needed. For more information email Jan or Melissa at winter.market@yahoo.com.
Wall Highway Baptist Church
December 5, 2:00pm
Priceville's Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Raindate: December 12, 2009
Entries must be in office by Nov. 20, 2009
Floats must be in line and complete by 1PM for judging.
*All horses MUST assemble and park at Morgan County North Park.
Then enter the parade route at River Road and Bethel Road after 2 PM.
Horses are not allowed on Bethel Road or its shoulders before 2 PM.
For more information call 355-5476 ext. 0
more information: (256) 355-5476
December 5–6, 6:00pm–8:00pm
each day
24th Annual Living Nativity
Cornerstone Community Church will hold their 24th annual Living Nativity on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm each night. Please bring your friends and family and come drive through the Nativity to experience the re-creation of the very first Christmas. People, live animals and music depict the story of Jesus' birth. This is a free event for the community. The church is located at 8100 Whitesburg Drive South at the corner of Whitesburg and Lily Flagg Road. For more information, contact 881-7522
Cornerstone Community Church
E-mail | (256) 881-7522
December 6
Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries provides low-cost, high-quality food boxes that will feed a family of 4 for up to 2 weeks. No income requirements; anyone may purchase regular or special boxes. For menus and ordering information, please visit: www.fordschapel.org Order Deadline: December 6 Order Pickup: December 19
December 7–8, 7:00pm
each day
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids. You won't believe the mayhem and the fun when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on! The result is a hilarious yet touching play that teaches the town a lesson in the true meaning of Christmas.
Call the ticket message line at 539-1534 to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the door and at Blossoms and Blooms on Bailey Cove Road. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and children.
Grissom High School
more information: (256) 539-1534
December 7, 7:00pm
Annual Holiday Concert
The Heritage Ringers of Huntsville will present its annual holiday concert Monday, December 7 ath 7:00 pm in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, 607 Airport Road
The auditioned handbell choir will ring exciting arrangements of the Christmas Classics. This non-profit group has been performing since 1985 and rings six and a half octaves and chimes.
The concert is opent to the public free of charge.
No tickets or reservations are necessary.
You will not want to miss this handbell concert.
For further information concat Dr. Dan Lawhon, Director @ 256-428-9423
Heritage Ringers
Dan Lawhon (256) 428-9423
December 11–12
Flag Football Tournament
Middle Tennessee Flag Football Tournament for church youth groups! December 11-12 Riverside Christian Academy 116 Riverside Lane Fayetteville, TN 37334 www.rcaknights.org more info: traviswcreasy@msn.com middle & high school divisions
deadline for entries and registration November 27th.
December 11–13
Away in a Manger 5th Annual Christmas Festival
Away in a Manger 5th Annual Christmas Festival & Concerts Creche exhibits, Hand-made quilts, Christmas trees, Live Nativity, "The Nativity" video, Concerts, free family photos, children's games Festival Hours Dec 11 (Fri) 6:00-8:30 pm Dec 12 (Sat) 4:30-8:30 pm Dec 13 (Sun) 4:30-8:30 pm Choir & Orchestra Concerts Dec 11 (Fri) 6:30 & 7:30 pm Dec 12 (Sat) 5:00, 6:15, 7:30 pm Dec 13 (Sun) 5:00, 6:15, 7:30 pm 30 minute concerts Concert reservations: http://www.huntsvillechristmasfestival.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1804 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville Free admission. No offerings will be solicited or accepted.
Julia Fellows (256) 503-1228
December 12
Christmas Festival
Christmas Festival - Faith Lutheran Church, 660 GIllespie Rd, Madison Saturday, Dec. 12 from 6-8:30 pm Live Nativity, Hayrides, Refreshments, Caroling Everyone welcome, event is free. For more info, call 256-830-5600 or visit www.faithmadison.org Thanks, Katie Gaertner
Faith Lutheran Church
Katie Gaertner
December 12, 3:00pm–8:00pm
Decatur's Christmas Tour of Homes
Two historic districts in Decatur, Alabama join together to present a holiday tour of homes complete with luminaries, greenery, and thousands of lights. Residences in the Albany and Old Decatur Historic Districts are not normally open for public viewing except when a select number of homes open their doors during the annual Christmas Tour of Homes. Always the second Saturday in December, this year's event is scheduled for December 12 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Carriage rides offered beginning at 4 p.m. at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center or at Delano Park near the tennis courts. Cost is $10 per person.
Decatur/Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau
more information: (256) 350-2028
December 12, 5:00pm–9:00pm
"Spirit of Christmas" Homes Tour
Come for an evening of nostalgia, featuring traditional decorations, luminaries, caroling, chimes, music, live entertainment and a tour of homes. Enjoy seeing four unique homes and the Weeden House Museum beautifully decoatred for the holidays... homes dating from as early as 1819. Advance home tour tickets are $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at various locations. Call 256-534-0429 for more information.
Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association
December 17
Benefit Concert
Afton, the 2 yr old daughter of our Bass singer just had a fist size tumor and a kidney removed and Halogen is putting on a benefit concert for his family Saturday 17 at 7:00 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Halogen
December 17–20
The Living Christmas Tree
This year's Living Christmas Tree will rejoice in the birth of Christ through an array of traditional and contemporary musical selections. Standing 39 feet tall, the tree weighs 6,000 pounds, is dressed with more than 7,500 pieces of greenery and features 13,500 sparkling lights. Not only is the Living Christmas Tree a wondrous site to see, but the music its members boast captivates the listener and brings the spirit of Christmas alive.
Evening performance will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30. Matinees will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
First Baptist Church Huntsville
Julie Litz (256) 428-9421
December 18–20
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Ballet Huntsville and the Academy for Classic Arts will present its debut of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at the Ballet Huntsville studio at 2120 Metro Circle. Show times are December 18 (6:30), December 19 (3:00 and 6:30) and December 20 (3:00 and 6:30).Please call 256-379-5798 (after 9:00 am) for ticket information, or call Carrie Rothwell at 256-652-3828 for more information.
Ballet Huntsville and the Academy for Classic Arts
Carrie Rothwell (256) 652-3828
