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NOVEMBER 21
4-H Christmas Extravaganza is November 21 (11 am -7 p.m.) Nov 22 (9 am-2 pm) at the Nashville Agriculture Building, Room 102 Agriculture Center Dr., Nashville. Local vendors will be selling their arts & crafts plus 4-H children will be selling items that they have made. There will a quilt raffle for $5 that the 4-H Sew What ? Club made with all proceeds going to all 4-H clubs. Lunch/dinner will be available for sale from the 4-H Exchange Club. Any questions please call Amy Ormond at 252-459-9810.

NOVEMBER 25
Town of Nashville Planning Board meeting is Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. The meeting is held at the Town Council Chambers located in Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 W. Church St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 6
Children's Christmas Celebration and Bike Parade is Dec. 6th. Free kids activities 2:00-4:30 p.m. Children's & Bike Parade 4:30 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting 5:00 p.m., Free pictures with Santa 5:30 p.m. Free entry for children 12 and under. No motorized vehicles allowed. Event takes place at 120 W. Washington St. Downtown Nashville. Parade lineup in Nash County Courthouse parking lot at 4 p.m. For more information, call Nashville Chamber of Commerce at 252-459-4050.

DECEMBER 4 - 7
The Nash County Arts Council will host its 24th annual "A Christmas Carol," based on the classic Charles Dickens novella. This year's traditional play is directed by Dana Pippen with evening performances on Thursday, Dec. 4, Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., closing with a matinee on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Reserved seating is available for $5 more. Tickets are available at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council . Cost of admissions will also be accepted at the door, but increase by $5. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 5
Merry Market- Friday, December 5 from 3-6 p.m. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, local meats, eggs, dairy, crafts and gifts, Santa visits on a tractor, free pictures with Santa, s'mores station, and a free drive-in movie featuring "The Grinch" at 5:45 p.m. Located at Nashville Farmers Market, 725 S. Barnes Street, Nashville, NC 27856.

DECEMBER 8
The Town of Nashville Historic Homes Town Hall Discussion will be held Dec. 8th at 6 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers, Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 W. Church St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 9
The Nash County Arts Council will host a scallop shell ornament class with artist Meri Fern, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 6-8:30 p.m.. Costs are $55 general or $50 members. Supplies included in cost. Registration is available online through nasharts.org/classes & www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or you may call (252) 459-4734. Pre-registration is required. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 11
The Nash County Arts Council will host an alcohol ink gourd ornament class with artist Regina Pena Thursday, Dec. 11th, from 6-8:30 p.m. Costs are $35 general or $30 Nash Arts members. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Pre-registration is required. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.