Members of the Sweet Home Junior High School dance team march down Long Street Saturday during the Sweet Home Christmas Parade, which drew about 25 entries. The Mothers of Preschoolers group from Community Chapel won the grand sweepstakes. Following the parade, children headed to the Chamber of Commerce where they had the chance to get their photo taken with Santa Claus. Families also attended four different Christmas bazaars in the area, and in the evening, the Sweet Home High School Alumni Foundation held its annual decorated tree auction. The Chamber of Commerce will host Santa Claus again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A drawing for a variety of prizes was postponed until Saturday at noon. Other events this weekend include the Singing Christmas Tree at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Church of Christ at 18th and Long will present a Christmas play at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday. The Thursday presentation is informal. See page 16 for more Christmas photos.
Photo by Sean C. Morgan