On Sunday, December 11, the Montgomery Legion Riders will hold their 5th annual Adopt-A-Child Holiday Party for Jennifer Mertes and her family. Contact the Riders at pres@legionriders251.org if you would like to make a donation; for more information on Jennifer and the generous work that the Riders do all year round, see www.legionriders251.org

Montgomery events:

Tuesday, December 6, 12 noon, the Montgomery Area Senior Citizens will hold their Christmas Party at St. John Lutheran (Brick) Church. Reservations are necessary for the catered meal by December 2 and can be made by calling Charles Duchman at 547-1160. The cost for members will be $4.00. Following the meal will be special piano music by Tom Wetzel of Williamsport and perhaps a “Sing-a-long” of old favorites and Christmas Carols. Dues for 2012 will be collected prior to the meeting and, beginning at 11:00 A.M., health checks will be available from Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice. Reminder: There is no meeting in January.

Saturday, December 17, 4 p.m. Open House at the Stone Church; Candlelight Service starts at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Montgomery Area Historical Society.

Wednesday, December 28, 1 to 6 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive at Clinton Township Fire Hall, Route 54 near Montgomery.

Saturday, December 31, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight, spend New Year’s Eve with the McNett Country Band at Clinton Township Fire Hall. Entertainment will include round and square dancing. Ticket includes dinner and band, sauerkraut and hot dogs at midnight. Tickets must be purchased in advance call 547-6928 for more information.