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The Cahaba Valley Fire Department took Santa around the district to visit all the children. Photo courtesy of Grant Wilkinson.
Your guide to everything Christmas on U.S. 280:
Chelsea Christmas Parade
The City of Chelsea’s 15th annual Chelsea Christmas Parade will traverse from Chelsea Middle School to Chelsea Corners Way and then Chelsea Winn Dixie parking lot. The parade will begin Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. leaving time for shopping at the Chelsea Christmas Village afterward.
Tiffany Bittner from Fox 6 will emcee this year’s festivities. There will be professionally made floats provided by local businesses and churches, as well as the Chelsea High School Marching Band and dance troops. The Mayor’s Choice Award will go to the most creative amateur float.
For more information, visit cityofchelsea.com/christmas-parade.html.
Santa’s trip to your street via firetruck
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s catching a ride with Cahaba Valley Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 20.
On top of the fire truck, Santa will take two different routes to be sure he visits as many children as he can. Young and old alike can enjoy watching Santa as he makes his way all over the U.S. 280 corridor.
For Santa’s scheduled stops, see the calendar on page __ or visit facebook.com/cvfemrd. For more information, call 991-5267 or visit cahabavalleyfire.org.
If you still feel the need for more holiday themed fun, check out the various events hosted by area churches. With pageants, choral concerts and Christmas Eve service, you are sure to find what you are looking for.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Enjoy a visit from Santa at Cross Bridge Church of Christ at 10 a.m. 3039 Brook Highland Parkway. Call 991-1978.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Attend a Christmas and kids special Sunday service at Double Oak Community Church at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The ladies of the Praise Team and a string ensemble will join the Double Oak kids to deliver the sounds of Christmas. 115 Olmsted St. Call 995-9752, or visit doubleoakcc.org/christmasworship.
Liberty Park Baptist Church will host its Young at Heart Christmas Gathering and Lunch for senior adults at 12:15 p.m. 12001 Liberty Parkway. Call 969-1236, or visit libertypark.org.
Asbury United Methodist Church will hold its children’s Christmas choral festival at 5 p.m. The group will sing many holiday themed songs. 6690 Cahaba Valley Road. Call 995-1700, or visit asburyonline.org.
Liberty Baptist Church will be presenting its children’s Christmas musical David’s Dynasty at 6 p.m. The show’s name is meant to be a play on the popular show Duck Dynasty. 11050 Chelsea Road, Chelsea. Call 678-9928, or visit lbcchelsea.com.
Join St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church for its “Greening of the Church” at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a wine and cheese party as everyone decorates the church for Christmas. 4163 County Road 39, Chelsea. Call 618-8367, or visit stcatherinesal.com.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Children of all ages can enjoy breakfast with Santa at 8 a.m. at Liberty Park Baptist Church. Kids are asked to wear Christmas pajamas, bring a book to donate to missions and join in for breakfast. 12001 Liberty Parkway. Call 969-1236, or visit libertypark.org.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Enjoy the sounds of Christmas at Asbury United Methodist Church’s Carols of Christmas choir presentation. The program will feature a mixture of holiday themed music. 6690 Cahaba Valley Road. Call 995-1700, or visit asburyonline.org.
Kids Connection will be leading services at The Connection Chelsea Campus as a part of Children’s Take Over Day. Services start at 8:30 wa.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 4176 County Road 39, Chelsea. Call 678-9565, or visit theconnection.cc.
Double Oak Community Church will hold its Voices of the Season service at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The men of the church will perform Christmas music arranged for specifically for men. 115 Olmsted St. Call 995-9752, or visit doubleoakcc.org/christmasworship.
Chelsea Village Baptist Church will host its Christmas Celebration at 10:30 a.m. with a focus on the true meaning of Christmas. The congregation will rejoice together and join in Christmas hymns. 10699 Old Highway 280, Chelsea. Call 522-3683, or visit MissionChelsea.org.
Attend a service of lessons and carols with Faith Presbyterian Church’s Light of Hope celebration at 10:30 a.m. Listen to the story of Jesus Christ through readings of Scripture and music from Faith Presbyterian’s choir, orchestra and music team. 4601 Valleydale Road. Call 991-5430, or visit faith-pca.org.
Join in Christmas in the Park with Liberty Park Baptist Church at 5 p.m. It’s a celebration of Christmas through music for the entire family presented by the Liberty Park Worship Choir. 12001 Liberty Parkway. Call 969-1236, or visit libertypark.org.
The worship ministry at Liberty Baptist Church will be presenting its “Christmas Makes Everything New” worship experience at 6 p.m. 11050 Chelsea Road, Chelsea. Call 678-9928, or visit lbcchelsea.com.
Meadow Brook Baptist Church will host Come and Worship, a Christmas worship experience with the choirs and orchestra of MBBC at 6 p.m. Special musical guest is Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated recording artist Kim Hill. 4984 Meadow Brook Road. Call 991-8384, or visit meadowbrookbaptist.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
The Kids of the Kingdom Weekday Preschool/ Mother’s Day Out Program at Meadow Brook Baptist Church is holding its annual Christmas Pageant at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. 4984 Meadow Brook Road. Call 991-8384, or visit kidsofthekingdom.org.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Magic City’s Choral Society will host its holiday concert at Asbury United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. The theme focuses on the magic of the holiday season, and is titled “Believe.” 6690 Cahaba Valley Road. Call 995-1700, or visit asburyonline.org.
Sunday, Dec. 21
Inverness Vineyard Church invites guests to join in “A Very Merry Vineyard Christmas” at. 4733 Valleydale Road. Call 980-1690, or visit invernessvineyard.org.
Enjoy the singer/actress Belinda George Peoples at Double Oaks Community Church at the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. She will sing gospel, jazz, love ballads and songs about life and living. Belinda will join the Double Oak Praise Team and band for Christmas. 115 Olmsted St. Call 995-9752, or visit doubleoakcc.org/christmasworship.
Join in traditional and modern hymns at Brook Highland Community Church at 10:45 a.m. for a service of lessons and carols. There will be various readers telling the Christmas story to create a community celebration of Christmas. 7160 Cahaba Valley Road. Call 541 7795, or visit brookhighlandchurch.org.
Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Double Oak Community Church will hold Christmas Eve candlelight services at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Join the congregation for candlelight, Communion and a focus on the true meaning of Christmas. There will be guitar, violin, percussion and simple songs of the season. 115 Olmsted St. Call 995-9752, or visit doubleoakcc.org/christmasworship.
Liberty Park Baptist Church’s Christmas Eve candlelight services will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. 11050 Chelsea Road, Chelsea. Call 678-9928, or visit lbcchelsea.com.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s traditional Christmas Eve services will be at 4, 8 and 11 p.m., and the church will hold a more contemporary service at 6 p.m. 6690 Cahaba Valley Road. Call 995-1700, or visit asburyonline.org.
Chelsea Creek Community Church at 4 p.m. 48 Chesser Crane Rd, Chelsea. Call 678-2406, or visit chelseacreekcc.org.
The Church at Brookhills’ services at 4 and 6 p.m. 3145 Brook Highland Parkway. Call 313-7777, or visit brookhills.org.
St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church will have a family service with the kids’ Christmas pageant at 4:30 p.m., and midnight mass at 10:30 p.m. until midnight. 4163 County Road 39, Chelsea. Call 618-8367, or visit stcatherinesal.com.
Liberty Baptist Church at 5 p.m. 11050 Chelsea Road, Chelsea. Call 678-9928, or visit lbcchelsea.com.
Meadow Brook Baptist Church is holding its Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 5 and 7 p.m. This is a casual evening of Christmas carols and candlelight communion. 4984 Meadow Brook Road. Call 991-8384, or visit meadowbrookbaptist.org.
