| December 2010 |
| Date | Event | Location | Description |
| Nov. 22-
Dec.13th |
Shopping Ticket Give-a-Way | Downtown Parsons | Shop Downtown Parsons and receive a ticket for every $10 spent. You will have a chance to win the $500 Grand prize. Ticket to be drawn Dec. 13th @ 5pm. |
| 1-3 | Stella Wells Signup | Parsons, KS | The Stella Wells Christmas Basket Program will be taking applications For more info call 421-2225 or 421-2252. You may apply in person at the Labette Assistance Center 1929 Crawford, Suite B. |
| 3 | Parsons Christmas Parade | Parsons | 7:00pm. Professional & hand-crafted floats, bands, unique vehicles and Santa! For information call (620) 421-6500. *Announcers will be stationed on the North West corner of the Municipal Auditorium Lawn. |
| 3 | Presbyterian Church Oatmeal Festival | 1700 Broadway | 4:30-6:30pm. Basement - East Entrance. $5 for adults, $3 ages 6-11, under 6 Free. Menu: Chili, Wild Rice & Chicken Soup, Oatmeal Bread and choice of 3 Oatmeal desserts |
| 4 | Stella Wells Christmas Tree Auction | Elks Ballroom, Parsons | 21st Annual Christmas Auction benefiting the Stella Wells Christmas basket fund. Reception 6:30 Auction starts @ 7:00. For more information contact 421-3706 |
| 5 | Hometown Entertainment Series Concert | Municipal Auditorium | Quasi Modo--Concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is free, general admission seating. Doors will open one hour before show time. For more information, contact 421-7032 |
| 5 | Mistletoe Marketplace | Carnegie Arts Center | For Children ages K-5th grade. Shopping with help from Elves. 10am-2pm. |
| 6 | Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | Downtown Parsons Corner 17th & Broadway | Ride around Downtown Parsons in a horse drawn carriage. Enjoy the charm of historic downtown. 10am-3pm. For info contact Jane Wilson at 421-4760 |
| 6 | Altamont Christmas Parade | Altamont | 11:00am Those wanting to be in the parade should register by Dec. 4th by calling 620-784-2610. |
| 8 |
Grief Companions Support Group (Open to the Public) |
Elmhaven West 1315 S. 15th |
6:00 pm Enter through the North Door. Group meets on 2nd Thursday each month. Anyone who has lost a loved one is invited to attend. Facilitated by Wayne Mason, Chaplain, Sponsored by Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice |
| 9 | Youth Leadership | TBA | Stella Wells Program participation day. |
| 9 | Chicken & Noodle Dinner | PSH&TC Cafeteria 2601 Gabriel | 11 am to 1 pm. Cost is $5.00 Proceeds will go to Operation Santa. For questions or to place an order call Marlys Shomber-Jones at 421-6550 ext 1726 |
| 10 | St. Pat's Christmas Concert | Municipal Auditorium | St. Patrick's Catholic School Christmas Program |
| 11 | Christmas with Your Pet Pictures | The Shelter 24052 Meade Road |
4 pm to 7 pm Call G.W. Photography for appointments. Walk-ins welcome.
421-4749 All proceeds will go to support the Shelter. |
| 12 | Christmas with Your Pet Pictures | The Shelter 24052 Meade Road |
10 am to 1 pm Call G.W. Photography for appointments. Walk-ins welcome.
421-4749 All proceeds will go to support the Shelter. |
| 12 | Pictures with Santa |
Downtown Java 1800 Main St. |
From 11a.m. to 1p.m. For more information contact Downtown Parsons, Inc. at 421-4760 |
| 12 | Gift Wrapping Fund Raiser for Safe Haven Outreach Mission Inc. |
Downtown Java 1800 Main St. |
Saturday, December 12th from 10 am to 4 pm. All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Melissa Brown at 717-1444 |
| 13 | Shopping Ticket Give-a-Way | Downtown Parsons | Shop Downtown Parsons and receive a ticket for every $10 spent. You will have a chance to win the $500 Grand prize. Ticket to be drawn Dec. 13th @ 5pm. |
| 13 |
Holiday Concert Labette Community College |
Municipal Auditorium | 3 pm The Community Band, Choir & Orchestra. Admission is free |
| 14 | Benefit Breakfast for Habitat for Humanity | Municipal Auditorium | 7 am-11am. Masonic Lodge hosting, breakfast is a free will donation to help with construction of the current project. |
| 14 | LCC Christmas Concert | Municipal Auditorium | Labette Community College Music Department, Orchestra, Band, and Choirs presents a Holiday Concert. |
| 14 | Kansas and the Great Migration |
Parsons Public Library 300 S. 17th |
6:30 pm The program is free. Patrons wanting to attend the program are encouraged to contact the library to sign-up ahead of time at 421-5920 |
| 15 | Grand Opening Celebration for The CORE | Labette Health | 11am -1:30pm Ribbon Cutting at 11am. The CORE at Labette Health, The Center of Rehabilitation Excellence. |
| 15 | PHS Christmas Concert | Parsons High School Auditorium | 7:30 pm, Parsons High School VOCAL Department Christmas Concert |
| 17 | Leadership Parsons | Labette Health | December Session 8am to 4pm |
| 17 | Chamber Board Meeting | Chamber Office | 11:30 to 1:00 |
| 17 | Business After Hours | Parsons Library | 5-7pm |
| 18 | "Last Chance" Open House | 1810 Main | 9 am to Noon. The public is invited to attend this fundraise for Habitat for Humanity. for more information or if you interested in volunteering call 421-7030 |
| 18 | Christmas Open House |
Clemens Insurance 401 N. 16th |
Stop by and visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Door prizes, enjoy refreshments and get your picture taken with Santa. For more information contact the office at 421-9999 |
| 19 | Stella Wells Basket Delivery & Pick-up | Old Sutherlands Bldg | Delivery hours will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Recipients must be home at the time to receive baskets. Pick-up times will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. |
| 19 | Gift Wrapping Fund Raiser for Safe Haven Outreach Mission Inc. |
Downtown Java 1800 Main St. |
Saturday, December 19th from 10 am to 4 pm. All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Melissa Brown at 717-1444 |
| 25 | Community Christmas Dinner |
First Christian Church 1500 S 29th Parsons |
The Parsons Ministerial Association is hosting a Free Community Christmas Dinner. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Delivery & carry out orders available by calling 421-4790 by Wednesday December 23rd. Donations are voluntary and will be used for a PMA sponsored ministry |
| 24-26 | Christmas Closings | Parsons KS |
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| 30 | Parsons Young Professionals Meeting | Parsons Golf Club | 5:30 pm |