2012 is an important year for Montgomery as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the borough’s incorporation. Want to get involved with the planning? Call the borough hall at 547-1671 for more information and to volunteer your help.

Montgomery events:

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 & 10, 7 to 9 p.m., a free, outdoor, Christmas Drive-Thru Experience will be presented at New Covenant Assembly, 1270 Pinchtown Rd., Montgomery. There will be small gifts for the first 100 cars. For more information, please call 570-547-1503 or go online at www.newcovenantassembly.org

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

Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m., Montgomery Borough Council will meet at the borough hall, 35 South Main Street, Montgomery.

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.

Tuesday, December 20, 7 p.m. Montgomery School Board will meet at the district office building.

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.