December is right around the corner and the holiday season is officially upon us. To some, this season is all about shopping. Others hope for success on a deer hunt. For you, it may be religious or familial traditions. It is exciting to see our communities coming alive for the season at hand.

Montgomery’s music and theatre ensemble, Virtuoso, will be holding its fall play on Saturday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the high school. Tickets can be reserved by emailing to Mrs. McNear at cmcnear@montasd.org or by calling (570) 547-1608 ext. 118. Tickets are discounted for seniors, students, and children. The play is a comedic 1940’s gangster murder mystery entitled, “Kill Me, Deadly”.

Montgomery events:

The Oak Grove Community Center will hold an “All You Can Eat” Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, December 2nd. It will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and offers eggs, sausage gravy, bacon, pancakes, french toast, fried potatoes, toast, juice, and coffee. The Oak Grove Community Center offers BINGO every Monday evening at 6:00 p.m.

The Montgomery Band program will be holding its annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Both the Middle and High School bands will be performing.

The Warrior Run Fort Freeland Heritage Society will hold its annual Candlelight Service at the Warrior Run Church at the corner of Susquehanna Trail and 8th St Drive on December 8th at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Michael Reece, Minister of Delaware Run Wesleyan Church, will lead the service. Hot spiced cider and cookies to follow. There is no heat in the church, so dress warm and bring a flashlight to read by.

The Maple Hill United Methodist Church will hold its “Hanging of the Greens” program on Sunday, December 9th at 9:00 a.m. The church is located at 36 Ridge Road, Montgomery, PA. The church invites you to join them for song and fellowship.