One of the biggest holiday events in the state, the Russellville Christmas parade is set for this Thursday night, downtown.  From 6:30 to 8 p/m, a variety of entries and floats will be featured, along with lights and decorations for the yuletide season.  For those sensitive to lights and noise, there will be a Quiet Zone, along South Arkansas from West 10th Street to CJ's Consignment.  No music, sirens, or strobing lights will be used in this area.  Get further details on the Russellville Tourism and Visitor center Facebook page.

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Giving Tuesday!!! Russellville First United Methodist Church is participating in this international day of giving on Tuesday, December 3. All #GivingTuesday dollars received by the church will go to benefit Family Ministry there. Not only that, but you can double your gift, as some church members have agreed to match every dollar given up to $15,000! Visit russellvillefirst.org/give for additional details.

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Monday is the deadline to sign-up to participate in the 2nd annual Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest.  1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.  Judging is set for December 14th.  Those eligible to participate must be in the 72824 zip code.  Call 495-0163 for further details.

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The holiday season officially kicks off this Tuesday in Dardanelle with the "Lighting of the Tree at the Gazebo", set for 6:30 p/m on Front Street.  Santa will also be on hand for picture following the parade, and hot chocolate and cookies will also be on the menu.  Then, Friday; its the annual Dardanelle Christmas parade, set for 6:30 p/m.  

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This year's Plainview Christmas parade and Tree lighting ceremony are planned for Wednesday, December 4th.  Festivities get underway at 5:30 p/m, downtown.

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Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce's "Can We Make A Difference?" canned food drive is set for Friday night, December 6th as a part of the Dardanelle Christmas Parade.  The food drive float will lead the parade, beginning at 6:30; and make its way through the city.  All canned food donations are appreciated.

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The City of Pottsville have their "Christmas Extravaganza" planned for Saturday, December 7th.  This year festival will be held at Potts Inn from 4-to-8 p/m.  The annual Christmas parade will get underway at 6 p/m with the tree lighting to follow the parade at Potts Inn.  Get further details at the City of Pottsville Facebook page.

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