Columbus County ushered in Christmas loud and proud over the last couple of weekends, but there are still a few events left to take advantage of until Santa Claus finally comes to town. Give, volunteer, and spread kindness throughout the holiday season, and check out this week’s edition of The Good News to find out where all the fun stuff is going on.
If your church, civic group, or association has live nativities, Christmas markets, plays, fundraisers, or events that you want published in The Good News, send your submissions to crystalfaircloth@columbuscountynews.com. We will be sure to get them out there for absolutely free.
If you’re looking for a furry new best friend to surprise the kids with on Christmas morning, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services have you covered this season. Adoption fees have now been cut in half through December.
A new cat for your lap is only $12.50, and dogs can be brought home to snuggle for $37.50. Consider giving the gift of a permanent home to an animal in need this Christmas. The APS can be found at 288 Legion Drive in Whiteville.
Speaking of the APS, the facility is now hosting the Christmas Critter Giveback event to help families and support pets while spreading some Christmas cheer. The shelter is taking donations of dog and cat food, beds, blankets, and warm bedding, collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, treats, crates and dog houses, and any other pet supplies that help families care for their animals.
Anonymous recommendations are welcome, and APS is asking folks to just give what you can and share kindness. For more info, you can call the shelter at 910.641.3945 or email them at animal.services@columbussheriff.com.
If you haven’t been out to visit the ice-skating rink in Tabor City for the 12 Days of Christmas, this weekend is your last chance. The Garrell Depot will open Thursday and Friday from 4:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday from 1:30-8:30 p.m., and Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
Admission is $5 for adults and youth 13 years old and older and $3 for kids 12 years old and under. Skating runs 30 minutes per session with 24 skaters on the ice. The depot is located at 105 Railroad Street in Tabor City.
Classical Charter Schools of the Whiteville Elementary Campus will present a Christmas Drive Through Light Show on Dec. 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per car, and popcorn will be sold at the entrance.
The campus’s address is 35 Bacon’s Way in Whiteville.
The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation is partnering with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern N.C. for a food distribution drive on Dec. 20 at Jerusalem Chapel Freewill Baptist Church from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
There is no cost, no I.D., or proof of income needed for assistance. The church’s address is 6224 Chadbourn Highway in Chadbourn.
The organization always welcomes new volunteers and supporters. If you’re interested in helping out the ACP, you can visit the website at www.acpproject.org or email them at info@acpproject.org.
The Community Art Journey still has some activities lined up just in time for Christmas. On Saturday, Dec. 20, the facility will have a Barn Quilting Workshop from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The cost is $75 and includes all the materials needed to create a 24″ x 24″ canvas. You can paint in the studio or drop by and get your kit to do it at home. Gift certificates for future classes and kits are also available.
If barn quilting isn’t your thing, on Sunday, Dec. 21, they will host a ‘Marbled Paint Poured Ornament’ class from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $15 for three ornaments.
Anyone interested in either of the events is asked to call 910.625.8066 to register and reserve your seat. The Community Art Journey can be found at 112F Hillcrest Plaza in Lake Waccamaw.
The Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum will have their annual bake sale on Dec. 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or until sold out. Preorders can be made by calling 703.627.3982.
Items up for grabs include:
- Coconut Pie
- Pecan Pie
- Carrot Cake
- Pound Cake
- Gingerbread Cake with cinnamon molasses icing (9×9 single layer)
- Spice Cake with cream cheese icing (Bundt)
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake (9×9 single layer)
The depot can be found at 203 Flemington Drive in Lake Waccamaw.
Trinity Baptist Church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. They will be reflecting and honoring the birth of Christ with special music, scriptures, and poems.
Light refreshments will be served after the event in the Fellowship Hall. TBC is located at 201 South Thompson Street in Whiteville.
Congratulations are in order for student Banks Watts of Williams Township Elementary School. He was selected as the North Carolina state winner for the Bonnie Plants Third Grade Cabbage Program. Watts will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The thirty-seventh annual Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 24 and 25 at various locations in Southeastern North and South Carolina. This dinner is completely free to everyone and funded by a non-profit volunteer organization.
Columbus County will be participating on Dec. 24 at Fair Bluff Baptist Church starting at 8 a.m. and at Mt. Tabor Manna Cafe at 9 a.m. Pick-up and delivery are available for anyone without transportation by calling 843.781.1326 by Dec. 21.
FBBC’s address is 1205 Main Street in Fair Bluff, and the cafe can be found at 200 Orange Street in Tabor City.
The fifteenth annual Columbus Baptist Association was a huge success this year. The CBA served over 165 families with over 450 children, and about 200 volunteers helped make it happen. Several businesses and sponsors helped the CBA raise enough money to purchase $40,000 worth of toys.
Get ready, aim, and fire every Friday and Saturday night through Dec. 27 and on Wednesday, Dec. 31 with the Veterans Memorial Park of America Turkey Shoot. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Raffle tickets are also up for grabs for a Weber smoker. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20, and the drawing will be held on Dec. 31.
The Veterans Memorial Park of America can be found at 6354 James B. White Highway South in Whiteville.
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