By Reba Phelps

Fundraisers are still underway to help cover the expenses of the Christmas in the Park Festival. The Village is hosting a Split the Pot that promises to split the winnings with one lucky winner. The price is $1 per ticket for a chance to win half of the total pot sold. Tickets can be purchased at The Store or from Eugean Garner, Linda Dupree, or Reed Franklin. The drawing will be held at the end of the Festival.

The Christmas in the Park Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 and the Village is looking for participants. Please contact Tanya Weaver at 318-413-4116 to register your float. They are accepting marching bands, beauty queens, politicians, churches and children’s marching groups.

There are still vendor spots available at the cost of $20. Please contact Barbara Stewart at 318-663-1383 or Sharlene Settle at 318-481-3153 to reserve your spot today.

The Village will also host their Annual Gingerbread House contest. The houses will be displayed at Christmas in the Park, more details will be announced soon.

Goldonna Baptist Church recently held their annual Hanging of the Greens service by candlelight. The entire church joined in prayer as they ushered in the season of celebrating Christmas.

Goldonna Assembly of God will be hosting Terry Terrell on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm. It will be a fun night of worship and Bible Study. The public is invited to attend.

If you have news to share please contact Reba Phelps at 318-332-4260 or jreba.phelps@gmail.com