About 150 children and parents welcomed Santa and Mrs Claus as they arrived in Jefferson to light the Community Christmas tree Thursday. Last year they arrived on the back of a fire truck. This year’s ride was a little warmer, as they rode a limousine into town from the airport, where they left their sleigh and reindeer.
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Used book sale at the Jefferson library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite residents to do their Christmas shopping at the library. The Friends are sponsoring a used book sale throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Come in during regular library hours to see an assortment of children’s books as well as fiction and non-fiction for adults. Movies and children’s T-shirts are…
Read MoreReservations open for Elks Christmas dinner
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 is taking reservations now for the annual Christmas Day dinner, to be served Dec. 25 at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The dinner is for all those who wish to attend, and particularly those who have no one to have dinner with on Christmas Day. The menu includes turkey and ham, mashed…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Tuesday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Five students of Janice Johnston will perform at their winter recital on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 pm in the library. There will be a supper served afterward. Everyone in invited to this event that showcases the hard work of these youngsters.
Read MoreDecember starts with Breakfast with Santa
About 115 youngsters and their parents enjoyed a breakfast buffet, Christmas carolers, crafts, stories, and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs Claus Saturday and the Greene County Community Center. Parents were able to have the traditional pictures with Santa taken, and many children came dressed for the photo shoot, in Christmas pajamas or their prettiest Christmas dresses. Breakfast…
Read MoreDessert concert, Carol with the Kids slated
The Greene County High School music department will present its 36th annual holiday Dessert Concert Monday, Dec. 10 in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm for dessert and refreshments. The concert will begin at 7:30. Roaming ensembles will provide dessert music, The concert will feature the concert band, treble choir and concert choir.
Read More4-H club part of ‘Operation Christmas Child’
Again this year, as a community service project, the Greenbrier 4-H club members filled Christmas shoeboxes for children in need in other countries around the world. The boxes will be delivered to children whose parents couldn’t afford to buy school supplies, hygiene items, and special fun things. Each member chose a specific age of a boy or girl to surprise…
Read MoreLedges campground open again
The Ledges State Park campground will reopened Saturday following a renovation project that has kept it closed for all of 2018 season. The renovation project included upgrading the electrical system to 50-amp service, extending the current water and sewer systems to establish new full hook-up sites, and resurfacing all campsite pads with new rock.
Read MoreSanta Claus is coming to town
Santa and Mrs Claus have several visits to Greene County planned in the next few weeks, according to Greene County Chamber & Tourism. Next Saturday, Dec. 1, the Clauses will be at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson for breakfast and pictures with Santa. The breakfast buffet is free for children; there is a charge for adults. There is…
Read MoreJingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 2
All are invited to Jingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 pm to enjoy holiday hospitality at the Grand Junction Community Center. A soup supper in the large Lincoln Highway Room will feature chili, potato and chicken noodle soup with a sandwich, bar and beverage. Free will donation will be accepted. Persons who would like a meal…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa Saturday
Santa will be at the Greene County Community Center Saturday and all area children are invited to Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 am. HyVee will serve a free breakfast buffet for children. Adults can eat, too, for a charge. HyVee is also hosting a cookie decorating station.
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