Saturday, December 14, 2024
CALENDAR ITEMS
Information should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event for consideration. The Community Calendar is a free listing in the Hood County News to inform readers of programs, special meetings and nonprofit events. The event should be open to the public and free to attend. Email the who, what, when and where. Include the meeting location and a street address for the location. The topic for the meeting, program or guest speaker must be included. Email to: calendar@hcnews.com. Calendar information runs in chronological order as space is available.
Ongoing
Forward Training Center “Beginner Typing Skills” class. Call 817-573-6677 or email info@forwardtrainingcenter.org
The Granbury Doll Club is looking for docents and volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 817-894-5194.
Friday, Nov. 29
“Homicide in the Hood” book signing by native and local author Kelli Martin at Paradise Bistro and Coffee Company from 4-6 p.m. Books available for purchase; autographs available.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Dog Man book release party from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Arts & Letters Book Store, 113 E. Bridge St., Granbury. The 13th book in the series titled “Big Jim Begins” will be available. Event includes snacks, games and maybe even Dog Man himself! Special guests are shelter pups available for adoption. Call for preorders.
Opera Guild of Granbury meeting at DeCordova Bend Country Club, 5301 Country Club Drive. Check-in/social time at 10 a.m., entertainment “For His Glory” begins at 11 a.m. with meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. Buffet lunch is at noon. $18 for lunch (ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable medley, salad and rolls, red velvet cake) payable by cash or check. Contact granburyog@gmail.com or 817-776-2898.
Friday, Dec. 6
Melody Belles singers present “Believe” annual Christmas concert at First Presbyterian Church, 303 W. Bridge St. at 6 p.m. Candlelight Tour musical entertainment. Free to the public. Donations welcome. Details: 817-999-1364.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Christmas Holiday Festival at VFW Riley Stephens Memorial Post 7835, 3670 W. U.S. Highway 377 from noon to 6 p.m. Free Santa selfies, children’s games and crafts and vendors. For more information, 817-578-9358.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Dr. Zvony Nagy performs an Advent Organ Concert from 4-7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 3601 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury. The world-renowned organist will present a beautiful selection of Advent carols from well-known favorites to classical compositions. After the performance, please stay and enjoy a delightful reception with light refreshments.
Monday, Dec. 9
The North Central Texas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbeque, 317 E. U.S. Highway 377. Program by Dr. Anne Bailey, professor emerita of history at the Liberal Arts College of the University of Georgia, who will speak about reasons and attitudes of the Texans who fought for the Confederacy. Visitors are welcome, and there is no charge for first time attendees. For more information, visit our website at http://www.ncentexcwrt.com. or call David Wells at 817-579-5769 or Bill Dyess at 817-326-8216.
Granbury Memorial Chapter 238 of the DAV business meeting, 7 p.m. at 959 Charterhouse Circle. Discussions about items affecting Veterans and their families. For information call 682-719-5560.
Thursday, December 12
“Oh, Holy Night” Christmas concert at 7 p.m. performed by the Granbury Civic Chorus at Acton Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury. Questions call 832-465-6159
Friday, December 13
Melody Belles singers present “Believe” Christmas concert followed by lunch. Public invited. Program, 11 a.m. at DeCordova Bend Estates Country Club. $18 per person. For reservations, call the Club at 817-326-2381.
Saturday, December 14
Bethlehem Experience, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tolar Baptist Church, 400 Tolar Highway. Live reenactment of the story of Jesus’ birth from the prophets to the manger. Come and go event. Questions? Call 682-500-0475.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Christmas Carnival at Granbury Baptist Church, 1200 Weatherford Highway from 4-7 p.m. Inside and outside activities — petting zoo, a pet lemur, s'mores station, cookie decorating, inflatables, games, crafts, Christmas Around the World, cake walk, giveaways, Ninja Warrior Course, clown and balloons, face painting and food. Children are encouraged to dress festively or in holiday costumes.
Monday, Dec. 16
Brazos Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Granbury Frist United Methodist Church, 301 NE Loop 567, Granbury. Program will include favorites like “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Bells of the Winter Range,” “Mary Did You Know” and more.
