I am trying to get my holiday shopping done and time is slipping away. My December calendar always seems to fill up even when I attempt to slow down and enjoy the season. I have not even had time to send out my Christmas cards and I typically am done by Thanksgiving weekend. Oh well, I know it will all get done.

Winter sports are now underway in Montgomery High School as well as most other school districts around us. Make an effort to get out and support your local winter athletes at an event this season. Our Girls and Boys Basketball and Wrestling teams would appreciate your support. Best of luck to all local athletes.

Revitalize Montgomery team continues to work to beautify our community and are currently working on obtaining more grants. The committee encourages community members to attend their meetings as well as take part in their various projects.

Contact me at cmcnear@montasd.org with any information you would like posted in this column.

Montgomery Events

Santa will be arriving at the Santa House by the Montgomery Post Office on Saturday, December 21, and will be there from 1-3 p.m.

The Elimsport United Methodist and St. Johns United Methodist churches will be holding their annual Christmas Eve services on December 24. St. Johns begins at 7 p.m. and Elimsport at 8:30 p.m.

A dinner and Round and Square dance will be held New Year’s Eve in the Clinton Township Fire Company Banquet Hall. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the meal at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Shawn and Tim McNett and McNett Country Band. For information contact 570-547-6928 or 570-9l6-3270. Come out and enjoy a night of fun with friends and family.