BY KATHY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle
CANEY — The Christmas season will be ushered into Caney next week with special events held Dec. 4 through Dec 7.
The Caney Christmas Parade will take place Thursday night, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in downtown Caney. As of press time there are between 40-45 entries in the parade and those who still wish to be a part of the event can do so even as late as Dec. 4. Call the Caney Chamber of Commerce, the organization sponsoring the parade, at 879-5131, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to list your parade entry.
First and second place certificates will be awarded in the following categories: Commercial, Religious, Youth, Walking, Vintage/Classic Cars and Trucks, Tractors, Pets, Horses and Motorcycles or Bikes.
Santa Claus will make his debut that night arriving in Caney atop a Caney Fire Department fire truck. Following the parade he will meet with boys and girls in the Wanna Be a Christian Cowboy Church, 4th and State. This is a great time to bring a camera and take a picture of your child with Santa.
Prior to the parade on Dec. 4, the Caney Lions Club’s Chili Feed will be held in the basement of the First Christian Church, 100 E. 4th, from 5 to 7 p.m. A menu of chili, drink and dessert will be sold for a nominal price.
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On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Can-Kan Dreambuilders in conjunction with the Caney Masonic Lodge will sponsor “Breakfast With Santa, at the lodge hall, 302 N. McGee (hwy 75). Breakfast of sausage and pancakes, juice, milk or coffee will sell for $3 per person. A child’s 3×5 picture with Santa Claus will cost $2 per child. Proceeds from the event will go the Can-Kan Dreambuilders who are raising money for a new library facility in Caney.
The public is invited to attend the breakfast and picture taking project.
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The Caney Valley Historical Society’s Second Annual TREE-ific Christmas Event will occur on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Society’s museum complex in downtown Caney. The four buildings comprising the complex will each be decorated in an array of Christmas decor. The event is free to the public, a gift from the Society to the community.
A few of the activities include a variety of beautifully decorated Christmas trees provided by individuals or groups in the community; displays of antique toys and “favorite” toys of Lincoln Grade School students; an honorary Christmas tree in honor of deceased or living loved ones; live Nativity scene from 5 to 7 p.m.; live Christmas music; Santa will be on hand to talk to boys and girls and you’re invited to bring a camera for picture taking; free door prizes and free refreshments. Many other displays and activities will also be featured during the three hour event.
For questions, call the museum at 879-5131.
The public is urged to attend any or all of the Christmas happenings in Caney during Dec. 4 through Dec. 7.
