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Each week that goes by is just another week closer to Christmas.

On Sunday, the City of Valley Grande is hosting its “Meet Santa and a few of his friends” event held at the Valley Grande Walking Trail where families are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa and take pictures with Santa and his friends. 

There will also be a surprise visit from the Grinch as well for those who missed him at the Selma Parade last Sunday. 

Also, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, St. Paul Community Methodist Church is hosting its Christmas Concert at 826 Choctaw Ave. in Selma featuring their youth choir for the Christmas holiday season. 

Starting off the jolly season for next week, The Selma City School District is hosting their exciting “Saints Holiday Fun and Storytime” event for families in the community who are interested in coming out.

The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 17, starting at 5:30 p.m., filled with festive activities such as singing Christmas Carols, a create your own ornament activity including the opportunity for children of the community to share their wish list with Santa. 

Speaking of sharing, members within the community can also actively give back this season by donating coats and toys to Gospel Tabernacle Church that’s located in Selma from now until December 20th to help those in the community stay warm during the holiday season.

The drop off location to donate items to the church is 2300 Summerfield Road.

“While you are shopping this holiday season, consider being a blessing to a child in need,” said Gospel Tabernacle Church through their online post, highlighting the event. 

Like Gospel Tabernacle Church, Sherwin Williams of Selma is also hosting an active toy drive in support of the “Toys for Tots” organization. 

The toy drive is currently happening now until Dec.16. 

“Also, there’s just a few days left to adopt an angel,” said The Salvation Army USA online page.  Locally, the Salvation Army of Selma for those who are wondering is still taking toy donations until Dec. 16 to help children within the community have a great Christmas.