While most of the small towns in The Big Empty mounted their Christmas spectaculars the first week of December, it’s not too late to enjoy a myriad of opportunities— from community service to celebrations—around the region. We’ll share information about Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve events in next week’s issue.
GARZA
POST NEW ORIGINAL PLAY “A Magi*cal Christmas,” Ragtown Gospel Theater offers a fresh and funny look at the mysterious Wise Men of the biblical Christmas story. “Not only will this show be fun and entertaining,” say organizers, “but it offers a revelation of the reason for their pilgrimage that may give you a completely new way of thinking about the birth and early life of Christ.” The show continues through December 14. With a special Christmas concert starting things off, it will truly be a Magi*cal Christmas at Ragtown. Call 877-RAGTOWN for details or visit www. ragtown.com for tickets.
Angel Tree QUITAQUE ANGELS for the Angel Tree are up at the drive-up window at the First National Bank of Quitaque. All gifts are due back at the bank by 10 a.m. Dec. 16. Bring gifts wrapped or in a gift bag.
FLOYDADA PLAINS BAPTIST ASSEMBLY will hold their “Christmas in the Canyon” on Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21, 2024 from 5 to 9 p.m. This celebration will include lights, music and family activities. Join the festivity with ornament workshops, Christmas picture stations, hot chocolate, live music, hayrides and more! Early bird tickets now being sold through Eventbrite. For info or questions you may call (806) 983-3954.
THE FLOYDADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will host ‘Santa on the Square’ Thursday, Dec. 12. There will be a parade, prizes and a chance to meet and take photos with Santa. A food vendor will be available and free hot chocolate will be served by the chamber.
QUANAH COPPER BREAKS STATE PARK will host ‘Meet the Longhorns’ at 2 p.m. and ‘Roping with a Ranger’ at 3:30 p.m. before celebrating ‘Cowboy Christmas’ at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21.
KING
GUTHRIE
GUTHRIE COMMON
SCHOOL DISTRICT will host its Christmas program at 1 p.m. Dec. 20.
MOTLEY
MOTLEY COUNTY ISD will hold its Christmas program Dec. 19.
SCURRY
A Tuna Christmas at Ritz Dec. 13, 14, 15 SNYDER A Tuna Christmas continues at the Ritz Community Theatre in Snyder through Dec. 13-15. This hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna takes place in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK reports on Yuletide activities such as the annual lawn display contest Purchase tickets at ritzcommunitytheatre.org and enjoy the comedy of their holiday shenanigans.
STONEWALL
Bake Sale
ASPERMONT Stonewall County Senior Citizens is planning a bake sale during lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. For more information, contact Ellen Abernathy at (940) 2000410 or Stephenia Mullin at (940) 256 0860.
