Nov. 11, 2022

Parks and Recreation offers holiday events, programs

Johnson City Parks and Recreation will offer the following holiday events in November and December:

Southern Christmas Show – 12 Days of Christmas

What: Trip to see 12 Days of Christmas
Where: Charlotte Park Expo and Conference Center
When: Tuesday, Nov. 15. Chartered motorcoach leaves the Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., at 6:45 a.m., returns 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 21+
Cost: $30, includes transportation only. Participants will purchase event tickets at the door.
Registration: Purchase bus ticket by Monday, Nov. 14 at the Johnson City Senior Center
Information: 423-434-6237

 Thanksgiving Dinner

What: A meal provided by Carver Recreation Center and area churches allows participants to share a time of fellowship with family and friends.
Where: Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave.
When: Thursday, Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Registration: None
Information: 423-461-8830

Santa’s Mailbox

What: Letters to Santa can be placed in a special mailbox at Memorial Park Community Center without any postage. Santa’s helpers will make sure letters get to the North Pole before Christmas Eve. Letters must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 19.
Where: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St.
When: Dec. 1-19, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Ages: 16 and under
Cost: Free
Information: 423-434-5749

Holiday Family Movie Night

What: Family night of snacks, crafts and a beloved holiday movie
Where: Memorial Park Community Center dining room, 510 Bert St.
When: Friday, Dec. 2, 5-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 12 and under
Cost: $3/child
Registration: Register online at myjcparks.org or in person at Memorial Park Community Center, Nov. 1-30
Information: 423-434-5749

Seniors Christmas Dance with From the Edge

What: Free Christmas dance for seniors. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Where: Memorial Park Community Center gymnasium/dining room, 510 Bert St.
When: Friday, Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m.
Ages: 50+
Cost: Free
Registration: Must get tickets at MPCC by Wednesday, Dec. 7. No tickets day of dance.
Information: 423-434-6237

Holly Jolly Grinchmas Party

What: Celebrate Christmas by enjoying good eats, making things that are neat and visiting with Santa. First 50 participants receive free Christmas book and toy.
Where: Memorial Park Community Center dining room, 510 Bert St.
When: Friday, Dec. 16, 4-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Registration: None
Information: 423-434-5749 

Cookies and Crafts with Santa

What: Participants will make crafts, enjoy cookies and hear a story from Santa.
Where: Memorial Park Community Center dining room, 510 Bert St.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10-11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Registration: None
Information: 423-434-5749   

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