Monett YMCA hosting Open House

The Monett Area YMCA, located at 115 S. Lincoln Ave., will host its Winter Open House on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m. Visitors may meet Santa, explore programs and discover benefits of being a YMCA member. The event is free and open to everyone. Along with a photo with Santa, people may swim in the pool, scale the rock wall, tackle the challenge course, lace up roller skates, try a class or learn about programs, as well as meet the YMCA team. There will also be a chance to enter to win a YETI cooler.

Monett Christmas Parade set for Saturday

The annual Monett Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Participants will line up on Front Street, stretching from 1st Street to 8th Street, and will make a large loop heading east on Broadway through downtown Monett. Leading the parade this year will be Santa himself, arriving on a train for a memorable experience. Great Dave’s Coffee, located at 404 E. Broadway, will be also offering free hot chocolate from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Blood Drive on Dec. 15

The American Red Cross will host a Monett Area Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, from 1-6 p.m. at Monett Community Church’s Fellowship Hall, located at 2101 Cleveland in Monett. People may call 1-800-7332767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter LIFESAVER to schedule an appointment. Each donor will receive a $15 Amazon gift card.

Photos with Santa at Great Dave’s

Great Dave’s Coffee, located at 404 E. Broadway, will host a picture day with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free for all, and those wishing to take photos should bring their own camera.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services upcoming

Monett Nazarene Church, located at 2142 Hwy. 37 in Monett, will host a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service starting at 6 p.m. The service will feature music and a brief message, all by candlelight. First United Methodist Church, located at 1600 N. Central Ave. in Monett, will also host a Candlelight Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. The service will include the Christmas story, carols and communion. People may also access the service online at www.fumcmonett.org/watch.

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