This week, I am focusing on writing and sending my Thanksgiving cards. I already mailed a few, but have many more to write. Then it will be on to baking some pumpkin and cranberry nut breads.
What a busy but wonderful time of year as we look forward to spending time with friends and family!
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It was my privilege to attend an Eagle Scout ceremony for my friend, Andrew Royal. What a momentous achievement, and job well done.
Attending such an event makes me realize that we have so many terrific high school and college students making a difference by contributing their time and talents. They make our area a better place in which to live and work.
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Here's what's happening in November:
•Laurel Hill Harvest Supper: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 3972 2nd Ave., Laurel Hill. Please bring a covered dish to share.
•"Beyond the Ashes" Gospel Concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview. Suggested donation: $10.
•"A Star is Born," presented by Chautauqua Theatre: 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 848 Baldwin Ave., DeFuniak Springs. Tickets: $12 for adults and $10 for children. This is the Christmas story, not the old Judy Garland movie. Details: 892-9494.
•Crestview Area Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the Crestview Area Ministerial Association: 6 p.m. Nov. 23, Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview. Always inspiring for Thanksgiving.
•Thanksgiving Eve service: 7 p.m. Nov. 26, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 171 W. North Ave., Crestview.
•Thanksgiving Day Service, 9 a.m. Nov. 27, Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 550 Adams Drive, Crestview.
I hope to see you in my jaunts around our fair town. I hope that you enjoyed something delicious that was pumpkin flavored. I enjoyed pumpkin spice coffee and it was fabulous.
Janice Lynn Crose lives in Crestview. Email listings of upcoming events and activities of public interest to NorthOkaloosaHappenings@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: HAPPENINGS: Time for Thanksgiving cards, Eagles inspire