The rural counties of “The Big Empty” might be small in population, but they’re big on holiday happenings, starting this week. Watch this space in the newspaper every week between now and New Year’s for updates. And if you’re sponsoring a public event not listed here, please reach out with details: CaprockCourier@ gmail.com
BRISCOE
Poetry at Caprock Canyons State Park QUITAQUE Caprock Canyons State Park host Sue will lead a nature poetry event 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29.
COTTLE
“Elf School” hosted by the Cottle County Extension and 4-H PADUCAH School Thanksgiving holidays will be November 25-29.
Elf School on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-6 p.m. to teach children how to make bows, wrap and help tag gifts in the second-floor meeting room at the Cottle County Courthouse.
CROSBY
‘Christmas in the Barn’ set for Dec. 5 CROSBYTON Christmas in the Barn will be Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Ericson Farm andRanchMuseumlocated at 211 E. Aspen St. Shopping begins at 5:30-8 p.m. Hear the Chieftain Sound and Band concert at 6 p.m. The event will also feature tamales and baked goods and include lots of crafts and opportunities to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
DICKENS
SPUR Late Night Holiday Market and Downtown Dinner along Spur’s Burlington Avenue, with Santa Letters at The Palace Theater, Masonic Lodge Pancake Dinner, and a variety of restaurant options, Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Vendor spots still available; contact the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce at SpurChamber@gmail.com
FLOYD
LOCKNEY Tenth Annual Country Christmas Ball with Wendell Sollis and the All-Star Sidekicks Band, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Tickets are $55 each or $500 for a reserved table for 8; catered meal included. BYOB cover charge is $15. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6 p.m. at the Floyd County Friends’ Uni- ty Center, 990 FM786 in Lockney. Auctions, vendor shopping, a complimentary coffee bar, and great music. Call Dustee Sollis at (806) 983-6228. Tickets may also be bought at D&J Gin in Lockney or Payne Pharmacy in Floydada.
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.
‘Light Up Post’ planned for Dec. 7 POST A premier West Texas Christmas destination, downtown Post, Texas, will ‘Light Up’ Saturday, Dec. 7. Light Up Post will feature rides on the Post Toastie Express train, a sip-n-shop, food trucks and Santaland from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the community center, located at 129 Main Street. End the day by watching the lighted parade presented by the Post Area Chamber of Commerce that starts at 6 p.m.—but the fun continues till 9! For information, call (806) 495-3461.
POST In a 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.
HALL
‘Christmas in the Valley’ set for Dec. 7 TURKEY Christmas in the Valley will start with bingo at the Gem Theatre at 217 Main Street at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. There will be selfies with Santa in the park. The raffle drawing and tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, there will be a movie (“The Grinch”) at 6 p.m.
All entries for the Turkey Creek Winery gingerbread house contest must be delivered to 203 Main Street by 2 p.m.
KENT
JAYTON For more than a decade, Jayton has celebrated Winterfest, and this year’s festivities will be held the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 4 starting at 4 p.m. at the Kent County Emergency Services building. A wide variety of items will be available for your Christmas shopping needs, including home decor, baked and canned goods, books, jewelry and personal care items. After holiday shopping, there will be a lighted Christmas parade in downtown Jayton. Vendor spaces are still available; contact L’Rae Lee.
KING
GUTHRIE Guthrie Common School District will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 22. School Thanksgiving holidays for GCSD will be November 25-29. The school Christmas program will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 20.
MOTLEY
Christmas at the Library in Matador Dec. 5 MATADOR Motley County ISD will hold its Thanksgiving meal for $7 Friday, Nov. 22. RSVP with Ms. DeWeese at (806) 3472676. School Thanksgiving holidays will be November 25-29.
The school will hold its Christmas program Dec. 19.
MATADOR Christmas at the Library will feature a visit from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who with special gifts for all from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. There will be shopping at the Kiddie Store, where every item costs $1.00. The 2024 Texas Capitol ornament can be purchased at this event. Popcorn will be free and hot Christmas punch will be available for purchase. There will also be a bake sale, a book sale and door prizes.
See HOLIDAY, page 7 A Tuna Christmas opens at Ritz Community Theatre Dec. 6 SNYDER A Tuna Christmas will be presented at the Ritz Community Theatre in Snyder Dec. 6–8 and 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
Stonewall County craft fair and parade Nov. 30 ASPERMONT Stonewall County Senior Citizens will present a Country Christmas Craft Fair at 516 S. Washington Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and parade through the town square at 6 p.m. Nov. 30. There will be a Christmas tree lighting and caroling. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there.
A bake sale is also planned during lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. For more information, contact Ellen Abernathy at (940) 200-0410 or Stephenia Mullin at (940) 256 0860.
