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COOLEEMEE – An old-fashioned Christmas celebration will be held here on Saturday, Nov. 30 following the Christmas Parade.
The parade starts at 4 p.m. and will wind its way to the Zachary House for the celebration. Parade entrants (All welcome, just decorate for the season.) should meet at the elementary school by 3 p.m.
The Cooleemee Historical Association is reviving an event – the fudge contest. Bring entries to the Zachary House by 3 p.m.
The Town of Cooleemee and The Bridge Church are also sponsoring the celebration.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to greet visitors, the Christmas Story from the Bible and “Twas the Night Before Christmas” will be read. And there will be plenty of desserts (fudge entries included), hot chocolate and cider.
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ADVANCE – The Advance Fire Department on NC 801 will host the community Christmas Tree Lighting and Fellowship beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Desserts will be served, and toys will be collected for a western North Carolina toy drive.