News and Notes: Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North
Shenandoah
Lighting of Angels set for Tuesday
The city of Shenandoah is kicking off its holiday season with the 20th annual Lighting of the Angels this month.
The event takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Shenandoah Public Works building on the south side of Municipal Complex between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The civic club, which sponsors the event, is asking attendees to bring an unwrapped gift for the Toy Drive. The toys and any donations collected will go to the Montgomery County Women’s Center.
The city is inviting residents to it’s final town hall meeting of the year. City Council and city staff will provide updates to residents regarding Toddler Park, water and trash rates and a possible dog park.
Oak Ridge North
Tree lighting Sunday night
The city of Oak Ridge North is getting into the spirit of the holiday season by hosting a series of events in the coming weeks, starting with the lighting of a 35-foot Christmas Tree Sunday. The free event begins at 5 p.m. when the city also plans to light up the accompanying sign, which reads, “Merry Christmas from the City of Oak Ridge North.” The tree and the sign are located at Robinson Road and the Interstate 45 frontage road. The Silver Belles, a senior ladies choir from the Oak Ridge Baptist Church, will lead the crowd in singing Christmas carols. Parking is available in the AT&T parking lot behind Sears, but shuttle service is also provided and starts at the iFly.
Light up the Night Dec. 4-8
As Christmas gets closer and closer, Oak Ridge North residents are already showing off their spectacular display of holiday lights.
During Light up the Night, which takes place Dec. 4 through Dec. 8, anonymous judges will go through town and choose the most festive and wildly decorated homes throughout the neighborhood.
Mixer, Hayrides slated for Dec. 14 & 15
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the mayor and city council are inviting residents, businesses and others in Montgomery County who wish to “mix-n-mingle” with city officials, said Sarah McClure, community programs coordinator. Refreshments will be provided. The city is hosting its Hometown Christmas Hayride and Santa in the Park on Dec. 15 following the release of students that day from schools. Children are invited to hop on board scheduled hayrides that roam the streets of the city hitting the homes of those who won in the Light up the Night event. Hayrides depart from the Marilyn Edgar Park every hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. A professional photographer will be on site at the park. Pictures will then be posted online on the city’s Facebook page, where parents can download them. Admission to the event is one non-perishable food item that will be located to the local food bank.
Public invited to council meetings
Mayor Jim Kuykendall is inviting residents to attend city council meetings to voice their opinions and concerns.
In the city’s winter newsletter, Kuykendall said citizens should take the time to come to city hall and “be involved in either serving on a committee or attending meetings to give input and help out”
The council meets every twice a month on the second and fourth Monday.