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by Joan Treis

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by Joan Treis
CNL Columnist

Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Farm Toy Show sponsored by the
Montgomery County Old Threshers.  Visit the website here to see what's in store for 2013.

EVENT CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER:  The 6th annual Shelbyfest kick-off country/rock concert featuring "Str8 Arrow" has been moved to the Concert Hall in Hermann (above the Barrel Bar, 206 E. 1st St.).  The concert will start at 8:30 p.m.  A $5.00 donation is suggested.

Matt Speno with Edward Jones in Montgomery City is hosting a Holiday open house on Thurs., Dec. 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.  Please feel free to stop by at 310 North Sturgeon Street.

by Joey Los, McKittrick Farmers Mercantile

Our local foods circle is growing! What is the local foods circle? The local foods circle is a supportive group of food producers and consumers interested in buying local foods. Each month our group meets at the McKittrick Farmers Mercantile for a potluck supper and an educational presentation. This month’s meeting is Wed., Dec. 14 at 6:00p. m. at McKittrick Farmers Mercantile. Everyone is welcome.

The Library Teen Board has planned a game day for Mon., Dec. 12 from 2 - 4 pm in the Montgomery City Public Library Community Room for high school students in grades 9 - 12.

Enjoy playing board games like Apples to Apples, or bring your own.  Invite your friends! 

Sign up at the circulation desk at the library

Medicine Shoppe in Montgomery City is having a Customer Appreciation Day on Sat., Dec. 10 from 9 am to 1 pm.

The following free items and services will be available:  free glucose testing, blood pressure checks, vitamins for children, and calcium for adults.  Beverages and snacks will be provided for this event, and door prizes will be awarded.  There will also be flu shots available. 

The holiday season usually means more time in the kitchen so East Central College is offering two cooking related continuing education classes in early Dec.

On Tues., Dec. 6, Christmas Cookie Decorating will take place at ECC’s site at Four Rivers Career Center in Washington from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This class is for young and old alike. Instructor Linda Schwoeppe will guide participants in creating cookies that are too beautiful to eat – if there is such a thing! Participants are asked to bring their own cookies. Cost is $20 per person.

Need a gift for someone special on your holiday shopping list, or a few more items to fill those Christmas stockings? Then stop by Historic Hermann's Museum at the German School during Kristkindl Markt. Located at 312 Schiller St., this historic landmark will be open Dec. 3-4 and 10-11. Hours are 10-4 on Sat. and 12-4 on Sun..