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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
• Downtown Christmas Open House, holiday treats and discounts at downtown businesses, register for $1,000 grand prize at participating merchants, Info: www.downtownjonesboro.org.
• Holiday Open House, Simple Elegance Tea Room, 2733 E. Nettleton. Info: 931-5555.
• “The Nutcracker,” the beloved ballet, presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 115 E. Monroe, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.
• “A Dream and a Prayer,” original musical written and directed by Dave Persell, local music minister, presented by Forest Home Church of the Nazarene, free tickets, 7 p.m. Info: 932-9069.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
• Mistletoe Madness, the ultimate shopping experience with merchandise from local retailers, sponsored by Cardiology Associates Foundation and Clopton Clinic Charitable Foundation, Omar’s and The 501, Noon – 6 p.m. Info: Meredith Green, 336-2068.
• Holiday Tour of Homes, sponsored by Circle of Friends to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital, tickets available at The Mall at Turtle Creek concierge desk, maps available with ticket purchase, tour from 1 – 5 p.m. Info: Felicia Johnson, 351-9604, or Kristie Bundy, 530-0230.
• “The Nutcracker,” the beloved ballet, presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 115 E. Monroe, 2 p.m. Info: 935-2726.
• “A Dream and a Prayer,” original musical written and directed by Dave Persell, local music minister, presented by Forest Home Church of the Nazarene, free tickets, 6 p.m. Info: 932-9069.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
• Elves in Action Wrapping Party, sponsored by the Jonesboro Young Professionals Network, members will wrap and present gifts donated to the Department of Human Services, Chamber of Commerce, 5:15 p.m.
• KASU’s Blue Monday, Fred Sander’s will perform, Sheffield’s, 305 S. Main St., 7 p.m.
• “The Nutcracker,” the beloved ballet, presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 115 E. Monroe, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.
• Jonesboro Christmas Parade, sponsored by Jonesboro Jaycees, 7 p.m. Info: 931-5252.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.
• “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Films at the Forum series, free popcorn, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 2 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.
• “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Films at the Forum Series, free popcorn, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
• Friends of the Library Holiday Open House, snacks and Christmas music, Jonesboro Public Library, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Info: 935-5133.• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
• Christmas for Kids/Goodfellows, food and toys will be given to more than 1,000 NEA families, sponsored by the Jonesboro Jaycees, Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. To donate, call Jeff Deniston, 275-1975.
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 2 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
• CityYouth Christmas Party, youth, local businesses, individuals and churches invited, CityYouth Ministrires, 118 Burke Avenue, 2 – 4 p.m. Info: 932-9398.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
• Male Discussion Group, discussion of a selected book, Jonesboro Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Info: 935-5133.
• Female Discussion Group, discussion of a selected book, Jonesboro Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Info: 935-5133.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
• Female Discussion Group, discussion of a selected book, Jonesboro Public Library, 10 a.m. Info: 935-5133.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22
• Winter Wonderland, 231 Main Street, 2 – 8 p.m., Santa Claus arrival, 6 p.m. Info: Tammy Branyan, 932-6691.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
• Christmas

also in december
• Adoption Coalition Heart Gallery, on display at the Jonesboro Sun the month of December.