Editor’s Note: It’s time for Christmas and our annual Holiday Calendar! Today we begin that calendar with listings of Christmas events planned at area churches. The calendar, however, will quickly expand to include events at schools and those sponsored by clubs and organizations. Send your event to Philip Case, pcase@state-journal.com, drop it by the newspaper at 1216 Wilkinson Blvd., or call Phil at 227-4556. Be sure to include all pertinent “who, what, where and when” information and if there’s an admission charge. If you have questions, be in touch with Phil. Non-holiday church events will continue to be listed in “Church News in Brief.”

First Assembly’s bazaar is Saturday

First Assembly of God Church, 1019 E. Main St., will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the church. For more information or to become a vendor at the event, call 695-6060 or email dianne503@hotmail.com.

Church plans Saturday event

HARRISONVILLE – “Seasons in Harrisonville” is set for 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Harrisonville Pentecostal Church. The event will feature a chili and soup supper, baked goods, a Christmas store, silent auction, vendor booths, children’s games and music by The Joyful Sounds.

All proceeds will go to benefit the church. For more information call Randall or Land Burgin at 502-643-7586 or 643-7588.

Tickets available now

Tickets are now available for two popular events sponsored annually by local church.

Capital City Christian Church will hold its annual Christmas in Mayberry Event on Nov. 28 and 30 and Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.  Performances are at 6:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 6.  A matinee performance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2. Doors will open for the matinee at 1:30.

Ticket distribution began Monday night. If interested, contact the church to see if tickets remain. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of six tickets per individual.  There is no charge for the tickets but they are required.

Capital City asks those who attend the performances to bring canned goods and non-perishable items to benefit the Frankfort Food Pantry.  For more information about Christmas in Mayberry, call the church at 695-1188.

The Madrigal Dinner and Yuletide Festival is planned for Friday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 9 at First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington St. Tickets for the Madrigal Dinner and Play are $20 for preferred seating and $15 for general seating. It’s held in Asbury Hall of the Wesley Center.

The Yuletide Festival follows the dinner and begins at 7:15 in the church sanctuary. Dinner tickets include preferred seating for the festival. Tickets for the festival only are free and on a first come-first served basis.

For more information and/or to make reservations, contact the church office at 227-4530 or email dianafumc@fewpb.net.

Living nativity at Alton

LAWRENCEBURG – Alton Christian Church, 1686 Old Frankfort Rd., will hold a living nativity scene entitled “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 6-9 each evening. There’s no admission charge and refreshments will be served.