If you have little ones ready to tell Santa what they have on their Christmas list, there are three opportunities to see Santa Claus in Summerville this weekend.  The first will be at the Summerville Christmas Parade on Friday evening.  The second will be at the Chattooga County 4H Breakfast with Santa at the Chattooga County Ag Center on Saturday.  As of Tuesday morning, there were a few tickets still available.  Contact the Chattooga County Extension Office for ticket information.  The third opportunity will be Sunday afternoon from 1 PM – 4 PM at 292 East Washington Street in Summerville.  Santa’s visits on East Washington Street are always free and open to anyone who wants to come by.

Chattooga Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett says that there are still a few spots open for the Young Farmer’s Holiday Wreath Class that will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at 6 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Center.  The class includes all supplies and a light supper.  If you are interested, contact Lauren Jarrett at ljarrett@chattooga.k12.ga.us

The Peppermint Project is a new Holiday event at James H. Sloppy Floyd State Park featuring the story “The Woodland Elves of the Peppermint Cave” written by Nell Farrar, a member of the Friends of Sloppy Floyd.

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Center Post Community Center will hold its Second Annual Country Christmas Craft Show on Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm EST. More than 30 Craft and food vendors and more. Free admission for everyone. Everyone is invited to attend. The Community Center is located at 8125 HWY 337 LaFayette, GA.

The Chattooga County Library in Summerville will be having a movie night on Friday, November 18th and will be showing the movie “Polar Express”.  Children can come in their pajamas and bring a blanket and pillow to watch the movie. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served before the movie. The library is located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

Center Post Community Center located at 8125 HWY 337 LaFayette, GA will be having a free music night Saturday November 19th, 2022 from 6 pm- 8 pm. Blackberry Winter Bluegrass Band and Philip Wells and The Just One Band will be performing on stage. Concessions will be available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend.

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