Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for Post 243 will be hosts for a Children’s Christmas party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 13, at the post hall on CR SE4265, south of FM 21.

Children’s Christmas Express Breakfast set

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 06 December 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Community Events Committee is planning a Christmas Express Breakfast Around the Square.

Seven facts about the winter solstice

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 09 December 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Nocturnal animals and human night owls may rejoice during the winter solstice. On the winter solstice, people can witness the Earth’s longest night and shortest day of the year for their respective hemispheres.

Angel gifts due Friday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 05 December 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The deadline to return items from the Christmas for All “Store” is Friday, December 6, with Christmas Store shopping for Franklin County families the following week.

Tips for Christmas tree recycling

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 08 December 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

When choosing a real Christmas tree for holiday celebrations, consumers should think about the many ways that trees can be repurposed after the holiday season.

Christmas parade set for next weekend

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 01 December 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Mount Vernon, which means the Coldwell Banker - Lakehaven Realtors Christmas parade is just around the corner.

Keep safety in mind when decorating for the holidays

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 07 December 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Decorations help make the holiday season a magical time of year. Stores are awash in color and twinkling lights, and similar imagery is on display in private homes.

Alamo cooking winners

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 29 November 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Pablo De Santiago, Jr., Ann Burnett, Larry Smith Pablo De Santiago, Jr. was first place winner in the beef stew division in the cook off at the Alamo Mission Museum Saturday, November 16.