SUPPER WITH SANTA Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. sponsored by Etowah Parks and Recreation. Adults $10, children $5. Call 423-263-6575.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Annual event inside Polk County News will begin at 11 a.m. Come in and enjoy some treats while waiting for the Christmas parade.

POLK COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE will be Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. sponsored by Polk County Chamber of Commerce, City of Benton and First Volunteer Bank. For entry forms or to volunteer please call 423-338-5040.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY Dec. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church on Hwy 411 near the high school. If you are in need or know someone who could use a little help at Christmas, you are invited to take part. If you have items to donate, call 338-0883.

CHRISTMAS PLAY “The Judgement Morning Christmas Dream” Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Fairview Baptist Church, Greay Creek. Everyone welcome!

COPPER BASIN PRIME Time Choir will present its annual Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in McCaysville.

BENTON UNITED METHODIST Church Live Nativity on Wednesday, Dec. 14th from 6pm- 8pm. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of that special night when Jesus was born. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

BLOODMOBILE will be at Copper Basin Medical Center Thursday, Dec. 15 from 12-4:30 p.m. All donors reeive t-shirt and can register to win an Ipad. 496-8159 for info.

COPPERHILL CITY Council will not meet in December.

POLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT of Education will meet Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at Chilhowee Middle School.

SAFE HAVEN Animal Rescue Program (SHARP) will hold its monthly public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office in Benton on 411.  All are welcome!

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE for the community at First Bank of Tennessee Benton Branch Nov. 11 - Dec. 16. Donations of canned and boxed non-perishable items accepted as well as pet items

such as cat litter, dog and cat food and toys to be donated to the Cleveland Animal Shelter.

TOYS FOR TOTS distribution will be held December 17 at noon at the Community Center at Ducktown and from 10 AM to 2 PM at Kids Xchange just outside of Benton.

CHILDREN’S COAT GIVEAWAY at people Helping People Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10-2. 423-716-2054 or 423-299-9048 for info. Breakfast with Santa will be held Dec. 17.

TURKEY SHOOT annual Delano Lions Club turkey shoot will run through December 24th at the Lions Club/Delano Head Start building.

RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBIT of Bill and Patricia Suttles will be Nov. 19 - Jan. 13 at Blue Ridge Mtn Arts Association. 706-632-2144.

EAST AND WEST POLK LIBRARY HOURS East Polk-Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (423) 584-4004, West Polk-Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE available through SETHRA by calling (423) 338-2335 or (423) 496-2644.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS

-County Commission, 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. alternating between courthouse in Benton and the community center in Ducktown.

-School Board, 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. at the various schools.

-Benton Town Commission lst Monday, 5 p.m. at Benton Town Hall.

-Copperhill City Council 3rd Monday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

-Polk County Planning Commission 3rd Tuessday, 6:30 p.m. alternating between the Ducktown Community Center and courthouse when there are agenda items.

-Ducktown City Commission 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

-Ocoee Ruritan Club, 1st Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Fire & Rescue Hall in Ocoee on Hwy. 411.