For a complete listing of holiday events, view the Daily Sun online newspaper, www.corsicanadailysun.com.
If you have a community activity you would like to include in Holiday Events, call Camille at the Daily Sun, (903) 872-3931; fax to (903) 872-6878; or e-mail to camille@corsicanadailysun.com.
Dec. 14
Dawson Elementary School: Dawson Elementary School students will have their Christmas program at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Dawson. The kindergarten through second grade students will perform at 6:30 p.m. The third through fifth grade students will perform at 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will present the Living Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.
Dec. 15
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will present the Living Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.
Frost Elementary School: Frost Elementary School third and fourth grade students will present a Christmas musical program at 6:30 p.m. at the Frost Performing Arts Center.
Dec. 16
Carroll Elementary School: The fourth grade students at Carroll Elementary School, 1101 E. 13th Ave., Corsicana, will perform a program, “Dear Santa,” at 10 a.m. at the Carroll gym.
Dawson Stroll: The annual Dawson stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Dawson. Stop by at various businesses and enjoy snacks and visiting.
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will hold advent services, “Mysteries of Faith,” at 7 p.m. A meal will be served at 6 p.m.
Hubbard ISD Band: Hubbard Independent School District’s Christmas concert, featuring seventh through 12th grade band students, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Hubbard High School cafetorium, State Highway 31, Hubbard.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: An advent reconciliation service will be held at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana.
Sterling House: “Jingle Mingle” will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Sterling House, 3329 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Complimentary admission. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. For reservations and information, call Brooke at (903) 872-8400.
Texas Twisters Trick Riding and Performance Team of Kerens: A Christmas show will be performed at 3 p.m. at the Kerens Care Center by the Texas Twisters Trick Riding and Performance Team of Kerens. The team is made up of kids age 7 to 15, performing on horseback, hanging on the sides of a running horse, vaulting on and off as well as standing on horseback bring holiday cheer for all to see.
Dec. 17
Collins Catholic School: Collins Catholic School, 3000 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will present a Christmas program, “Miracle on Bethlehem Street,” at 6 p.m. in the gym featuring kindergarten through fourth grade.
Dawson ISD Band: Dawson Independent School District’s Christmas concert, featuring sixth through 12th grade band students, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church in Dawson.
First Baptist Church: The Solid Rocker Choir of First Baptist Church of Corsicana will sing at 2 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village and at 3 p.m. at Twilight Home.
Kerens Lighting Contest: The annual Kerens lighting contest will be held. Those participating are asked to have their lights on from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (903) 396-2391.
Mildred Elementary School: The kindergarten through third grade students at Mildred Elementary School will perform a Christmas program at 7 p.m. at Lane Gym at Mildred High School, South U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana.
Navarro County A&M; Club: Navarro County A&M; Club will have its sixth annual Christmas party from 6 to 8 p.m. at Napoli’s, 111 E. Collin St., Corsicana. Cost will be $13 for adults; $5 for kids 10 and under; and free for current A&M; students. RSVP by Dec. 15. All reservations will be billed if unable to attend. Proceeds go toward scholarship funds. For more information and reservations, call Sharla Allen at (903) 654-3637.
Dec. 17-24
Mall Santa: Santa Claus will be located in the Center Court of College Park Mall, 3500 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana, from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 18-19; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 20; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 21-23; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. For more information, call (903) 872-7486.
Dec. 18
Bowie Elementary School: Bowie Elementary School, 1800 Bowie Drive, Corsicana, will present the “Snow Crew Holiday Show” at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Teachers will put on skits, karaoke and have a sing-along with the kids.
Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department: Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department will present a winter musical, “Frontier Santa,” at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Landmark Baptist Church: “Silent Night a Living Nativity” will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church, 4429 W. State Highway 31, Corsicana.
Dec. 19
Collin Street Bakery: Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana, will have music by the Second Avenue Baptist Choir from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Also, Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m.
Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department: Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department will present a winter musical, “Frontier Santa,” at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Day in December: The annual Day in December, an arts and crafts show, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at College Park Mall, 3500 W. Seventh Ave. For more information, call (903) 872-7486.
Landmark Baptist Church: “Silent Night a Living Nativity” will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church, 4429 W. State Highway 31, Corsicana.
The Cook Center: The Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, located on the Navarro College campus, will present “The Christmas Star” at 2 p.m. Admission will be $2. For more information, call (903) 875-7592 or visit the Web site at www.cookplanetarium.us.
Dec. 20
Chatfield United Methodist Church: Chatfield United Methodist Church, 4937 Farm-to-Market Road 1603, Chatfield, will have its annual family Christmas program from 3 to 5 p.m., which will include a puppet show, family activities, birthday party for Jesus with cake and punch, and Christmas carols sing-a-long. The event will be free, but please consider bringing a can, box or bag of food for local food pantries.
Collin Street Bakery: Santa Claus will be visiting from 2 to 4 p.m. at Collin Street Bakery, 2035 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana.
Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department: Corsicana High School Fine Arts Department will present a winter musical, “Frontier Santa,” at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have a children’s Christmas program at 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church of Kerens will have a candlelight service at 6 p.m. at the Kerens Alumni Center on Colket Avenue in downtown Kerens.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church of Dawson will have an advent service at 11 a.m.
Dec. 21
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 312 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have “The Longest Night Service” at 6 p.m. The service is designed to offer healing and support for those experiencing stress and loneliness at the holiday season.
Dec. 24
Cornerstone Baptist Church: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 801 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana will have a Christmas Eve candlelight and communion service at 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church: First United Methodist Church of Dawson will have a traditional service of lessons and carols at 6 p.m. during its Christmas Eve candlelight service.
Mildred Baptist Church: Mildred Baptist Church, 5502 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m.
Northside Baptist Church: Northside Baptist Church, 2800 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m.
St. Luke United Methodist Church: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Drive, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 6 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have a Christmas Eve carols and candlelight service at 4 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 312 N. 13th St., Corsicana, will have a service with lessons and carols at its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25
Faith Lutheran Church: Faith Lutheran Church, 3824 W. State Highway 22, Corsicana, will have a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.
Dec. 31
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have a New Year’s Eve dance with the Heart of Texas Road Gang Band from Waco. Party favors and snacks will be provided. Tickets are $15 and are available in the post canteen, which opens at 4 p.m. daily or call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811 for more information.
