Church hosting Special Candle Light Celebration

The Golden Baptist Church will host a Special Candle Light Celebration at 10 a.m. on Dec. 25 at the church, located at 28563 Hwy. J in Golden. The event is the culmination of a five-week advent series title The Heart of Christmas. for more information, people may call 417-271-3605 or visit www.facebook.com/ GoldenBaptistChurch.

Special New Year’s Dance scheduled

The Seligman Chamber of Commerce will host a New Year’s Dance on Dec. 31 at the Seligman Event Center, located at 30284 Hwy. 37, just north of Seligman. The band will be Cooper Creek from northwest Arkansas. The event is alcohol-free and smoke-free. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. The family friendly event features a 5,000-squarefoot dance floor and a potluck dinner, with the Chamber also serving ham. Punch and apple cider will be available, as well as other snacks. Door prizes will be drawn every hour, and there will be a 50/50 drawing. “Where else can you go and have fun, good food and a good time?” said Cleta Stanley, Chamber director. “Some of the best cooks bring their food to share.” Doors open at 5 p.m., also when free dance lessons begin. For more information, people may call 417-6623612.

Seligman dances ongoing each Saturday

The Seligman Chamber of Commerce country dances at the Seligman Chamber Event Center are every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. No alcohol is allowed. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There is a potluck, 50-50 drawing and door prizes. For more information, people may call 417-6623612.