WOODVILLE – The annual countywide Christmas celebration is scheduled to take place this Saturday, Nov. 22, around the courthouse square in Woodville.
In spite of some fluctuating predictions of inclimate weather, there is a full schedule of activities for the whole family. While some forecasts early in the week predicted heavy rainfall over a period of several days, including on Saturday, current predictions show the chances of rainfall isolated to Wednesday and Thursday, and the county’s Emergency Management Office is keeping the organizers abreast of the weather situation.
“We’re keeping an eye on all of that,” said Tyler County Judge Milton Powers. “We’re just praying that we get the rain on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,” Powers added; as opposed to Saturday.
Organizers say that this year’s Christmas celebration, which is taking place a week early from when it typically does, will feature something for everyone, including a Christmas market; lots of food vendors and contests, such as a pie-baking contest, an ugly sweater contest and a firewood-splitting contest.
The scheduled events begin at 9 a.m., with a parade at 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the Tyler County Courthouse right after the parade. Entry to the event is free, and there will even be a screening of a movie on the courthouse lawn at 7 p.m.
One addition to this year’s celebration is live music, which will go from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The band is Southern Flavor, which features Spurger’s own Christina Greenwood on vocals; guitarist Will Lewis and stand-up bassist Brad Hight.
Greenwood, who has been performing in the area for quite some time, said she loves performing for audiences, and believes that music can bring many gifts to people.
“I believe music is intended to bring love, joy, and inspiration to those listening to it. All types of music can do just that, if delivered from a skilled musician who truly understands this concept and strives to create it,” she said.
Since getting together with her band, she has performed throughout the region, and locally, at events like the Harvest Festival.
