Friona United Methodist Church, 301 East 8th Street, has announced the times for its Christmas Eve’s services on Tuesday, December 24th. A come-and-go communion service will be held from 4 - 5 p.m., and a candlelight service will be held starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend these services. For further information, please contact the church office at 250-3045.

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The Friends of the Library Book Shoppe will be closed the next two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Customers are welcome to call 265-5811 to schedule an appointment to visit the book shop during this time. Regular hours, Wednesday afternoons 3:00 until 5:30, will resume on January 8, 2020. The book shop is located at 119 West 6th, and good quality used books sell for one dollar a bag. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Library projects.

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SAVE THE DATE: Parmer County Retired Teachers and School Personnel will meet on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020, at 12:00 noon at the home of Melissa Randolph. The program, “What is the Aronce Center?” will follow a soup and cornbread luncheon. PCRTSP members are encouraged to bring their volunteer hours to this meeting or to contact Glenda Procter, Volunteer Chairperson.

PCRTSP is the local unit of TRTA, an organization which works to benefit both active and retired school employees. Anyone can join. Contact Sue Wells or Connie Slagle for more information.

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National Days

December 19 — Oatmeal Muffin Day

December 20 — Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

December 21 — Crossword Puzzle Day

December 22 — Date Nut Bread Day

December 23 — Forefathers Day

December 24 — Christmas Eve

December 25 — Christmas

December 26 — Thank-you Note Day

December 27 — Fruitcake Day

December 28 — Card Playing Day

December 29 — Tick Tock Day

December 30 — Bacon Day

December 31 — New Years Eve

January 1 — New Year’s Day