Christmas break skate session
Wheels Family Skating, 814 N. 31st St., will hold a Christmas break roller-skating session from 6 to 9 p.m. today.
The skating center will have food and drinks offered for purchase and will play popular Christmas music for roller-skating individuals.
For tickets or info see www.wheelsfamilyskating.com.
Rockin’ Christmas at Fire Base Brewing Co.
Fire Base Brewing Company, 8 S.First St in downtown Temple, will hold a “Rockin’ Christmas” occasion from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday.
The occasion will consist of a dinner Christmas supper, name that tune bingo, an unsightly sweatshirt contest and a white elephant present exchange ($ 15 max and no alcohol).
The occasion is open to the general public.
Santa and Elvis at Fire Street Pizza
Santa Claus will make a look from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Fire Street Pizza, 10310 FM 439 inBelton The Jolly Old Elf will check out with customers and hear Christmas desires.
Also making an unique look at 6 p.m. on Friday will be Elvis, who will fill the air with Christmas tunes. The occasion is open to the general public.
Storywalk in Belton
The city of Belton is when again providing a Storywalk program along the Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail.
The program includes pages from a kids’s book set along a strolling path with the objective of promoting literacy and workout.
This month’s included book is “Bear Stays Awake for Christmas” by Jane Chapman and it will be offeredDec 22-28. Participants are recommended to park at Harris Community Park, decrease the treking path and turn right. The schedule goes through alter due to weather.
Crafts and Drafts at FoxDog
FoxDog beer garden and café, 209 N.Seventh St in Temple, will host a “crafts and drafts” meet-up occasion from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
This meet-up occasion is for grownups age 21 and older who want to assist develop a neighborhood of artists. It is open to all artists, crafters and good friends. Those who participate in are welcome to bring their currents jobs. Participants should bring their own art and craft materials.
‘Lights of Joy’
Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 6608 W.Adams Ave in Temple, is illuminating its school to commemorate the Christmas season with “Lights of Joy,” a drive-through light screen that runs each night from 5:30 -10 p.m. now throughDec 31.
There is no admission, however the school will accept contributions. For info call 254-771-0787.
Christmas church services
On Christmas Eve,Dec 24 at 3:30 p.m., First Christian Church will hold a Christmas Eve Service at in the front living location the Morada Temple helped living center. Featured artists consist of Wayne Bachus, Cameron Jackson, Jeff Hogan,Sarah Harris Baker The service will be led by Elders Ruby Jett, Chuck and Deborah Ellis, Jeff Ellis, andSenior Minister Mike Snell At 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the conventional Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion service will be held at the church, 300 N.Fifth St inTemple At 10 a.m. on Christmas Day, Minister Snell will share the message entitled “Whew!” based upon Hebrews 4:1 -11.
The services are open to the general public. For info contact the church workplace at 254-773-9061.
3C Cowboy Fellowship, 16258 Gooseneck Road in Salado, will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. on Saturday.The service is open to the general public.
Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church, 2497 W. FM 93 in Temple, will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. onSaturday The service is open to the general public.
First Church of the Nazarene, 5000 S. 31stSt in Temple, will hold a Christmas carols and cookie occasion at 6 p.m. onSaturday The church will hold a Christmas service including Christmas carols and the informing of the Christmas story. Following the service, guests will have the chance to delight in cookies and hot chocolate.
First United Methodist Church of Belton, 205 E. Third Ave., will hold several activities for Christmas onSaturday At 5 p.m. the church will hold its outside “Candlelight, Communion and Carols” praise service. Those who participate in are asked to bring chairs. At 7 p.m., the parish will move into the sanctuary for another service. The last service will happen at 11 p.m. Participants will sing “Silent Night” as the day rolls over toChristmas All occasions are open to the general public.
Temple Bible Church, 3205 Oakview Drive in Temple, will hold Christmas Eve services onSaturday One service, which will have child care offered for kids in preschool and more youthful, will happen at 4 p.m. A 2nd service, without any childcare offered, will happen at 5:30 p.m.
The First Baptist Church, 13929 Moffat Road in Temple, will hold a Christmas Eve service at 3 p.m. onSaturday The service is open to the general public.
The First Baptist Church, 20Church Ave in Troy, will hold a Christmas early morning service at 10:45 a.m. onSunday The occasion will include an efficiency from the handbell choir. There will be no Sunday school or prayer conference on Sunday.
Live music
Craig Howell and Somewhere in Texas will carry out 8 p.m. Friday at Bo’s Barn Dancehall, 4984 W. FM 93 in Temple.
Westbound will carry out 6 p.m. Friday and Welsh Avenue will carry out 2 p.m. Saturday at Barrow Brewing Company, 108Royal St in Salado.
Kyle Mathis will carry out at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Chupacabra Craft Beer and Lone Star Winery, 401 S.Main St in Salado.
Fundraisers
Academie Musique ‘Yule Ball’
Academie Musique of Central Texas will hold a Harry Potter- themed “Yule Ball” charity event at 7 p.m. on Friday,Dec 30, in the parish hall at Christ Church, 300 N.Main St in Temple.
The occasion will consist of dancing, sandwiches, starters, desserts, beer, red wine and non-alcoholic drinks, and a Harry Potter- themed image cubicle.
Tickets are $40 each (consists of food, non-alcoholic drinks, and 2 alcohol tickets) or $30 (consists of food and non-alcoholic drinks). To purchase tickets, e-mail Callie Dennis at cdennis@amcentex.org
Formal gown is motivated, however not needed. All earnings will approach the expenses of Academie Musique’s summer season musicals.
Last Night Gala
The Last Night New Year’s Eve gala benefiting the Ralph Wilson Youth Club will happen at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,Dec 31, in the McLane garage at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, 7720 F Airport Road in Temple.
The occasion will consist of complimentary child care at the youth club, valet parking, supper, premium drink service, live music, dancing and fireworks at midnight.
Tickets are $300 each and a table seating 8 is offered for $2,400. Tickets might be acquired on www.centraltexastickets.com.
Purse bingo
Tickets are now offered for a “Galentine’s Day” handbag bingo occasion benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas.
The occasion will happen on Sunday,Feb 5, at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N.Third St inTemple Doors will open at 2 p.m. and video games start at 3 p.m.
The occasion will include bingo video games, quiet auction, and a drawing for rewards. Feature handbag brand names consist of Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade and more. Tickets are $70 each and booked tables for 6 are offered for $380. Each booking consists of one video game card set per individual. Tickets are offered online at www.auctria.events/ pursebingo
Submission standards: Weekend occasions and fundraising events might be sent by emailingliving@tdtnews.com All products are due by twelve noon Monday.
