Franklin County, News, Russellville
 By  Alison James Published 
8:55 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Chamber invites all to happy Holly Day

File photo Aidyn Marshall enjoys a minute on Santa’s lap at last year’s Holly Day celebration.

File photo
Aidyn Marshall enjoys a minute on Santa’s lap at last year’s Holly Day celebration.

Fun and games will be a’plenty Dec. 3 at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Holly Day celebration.

This will be the third year for the festive event, to be held at the A.W. Todd Centre in Russellville. Holly Day will begin at 10 a.m.

Santa Claus will make an appearance for photo opps with each good little girl and boy, and children can also take the opportunity to write their letter to Santa. Holly Day will also feature entertainment and activities such as gingerbread house building. Each attendee can enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink.

Additionally, winners of the Christmas Card Coloring Contest will be announced, and local vendors will be offering unique Christmas gifts for purchase.

“We’ll have a little bit of everything. It will be fun,” said chamber director Cassie Medley. Admission is $5. Holly Day will wrap up at 2 p.m.

 

Also on Franklin County Times
Byrd’s final song a fitting tribute
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
By Brady Petree 
August 19, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — When organizers landed country music star Tracy Byrd as the headline performer for the 45th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival,...
Russellville graduate deported
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 19, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – A 19-year-old Russellville High School graduate was deported from the United States on Aug. 9, according to the Department of Homeland ...
Locomotive gets new paint at Railroad Park
Main, News, Red Bay, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 19, 2026
RED BAY — The 1923 steam locomotive at the Railroad Park is getting a new paint job as work on a concrete pad, lighting and other features continues. ...
RMS kicks off character program
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
August 19, 2026
RUSSSELLVILLE – Liberty Learning Foundation programs at Russellville Middle School now extend through all three grade levels with sixth graders studyi...
Obituaries
Obituaries
August 19, 2026
  John Wayne Terry Aug. 12, 2026   John Wayne Terry, 68, of Russellville, passed away Aug. 12. Visitation took place at Spry Memorial Chapel Aug. 18 f...
Railroad consolidation: Proof, not promises, needed
Columnists, Opinion
August 19, 2026
Few things are more important to Alabama’s economy than a reliable freight rail system. Our manufacturers depend on it. Our farmers depend on it. Our ...
First Baptist Church celebrates 159 years
Columnists, News, Opinion, ...
HERE AND NOW
August 19, 2026
Russellville First Baptist Church earlier this month celebrated 159 years of existence. At the annual homecoming celebration, we welcomed many new and...
Shoals native takes Miss America stage in 3 weeks
News
By Ella Seaton For the FCT 
August 19, 2026
MUSCLE SHOALS — Since she was eight years old, Muscle Shoals native Makalyn Heaslett recalls sitting in front of a television screen watching the crow...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *