by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The following is the Sumner County Community Calendar that we have for this weekend. If you have an event not listed on the calendar below, e-mail us atsumnernewscow@gmail.com, or put in the comment section below. Please take note of the entry deadline for four Christmas events this week:

FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015

Event: Wellington Area Chamber Christmas Parade

Where: Washington Avenue

When: 5 p.m.

Details: Entree forms are due no later than Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. Christmas Parade entries are free. Only Santa allowed will be on the official Chamber float.

More information: For questions call Amanda at 785-658-5930 or the Chamber at 326-7466. For entry form and full set of rules click here:

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Event: First Friday Art Walk

Where: Downtown Wellington.

When: 5-7 p.m.

Details: Participating business and artists involved:

•Gold Corner – Mother Nature.

•Wheatland Services – Kelly Ford/Tarnished Tulip.

•Barbara Jon’s – Brandi Nuss, painting.

•Natural Glass Museum – Ruth Cooper – Needlework Christmas Décor.

  •Lucky Rhinestones – Mallory Barker – Paintings.

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Event: Grand Lighting of the Community Christmas tree.

Where: Heritage Park.

When: 5-7 p.m.

Details: Sumner Mom’s presenting holiday event which will also include:

•Photos with Santa and Ms. Clause, and children activities.

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Event: Security State Bank Open House.

Where: 101 S. Washington.

When: Continues to 5 p.m.

Details: Bank to have open house for all loyal customers.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 2015

Event: Ugly Sweater 5K run

Where: Registrations forms at Wellington Chamber of Commerce, 1st United Methodist Church.

When: Event is Dec. 5, 10 a.m. Chili feed 11:30 – 1 p.m.

Details: 5K run while wearing an ugly sweater. Donations go to Sumner Meals for Wheels for Kids Program and Wellington FFA. Chili feed included.

More information: http://www.wellingtonkschamber.com/ugly-sweater-5k-holiday.

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Event: Santa Saturday

Where: Wellington Rec Commission.

When: Santa arrives from 9 to 9:45 a.m. for Keepsake photos. Please plan on arriving no later than 9:30 a.m.

Details: For children 10 years and younger at the WRC. Visit and keepsake photo with Santa “Holiday treat bag, breakfast (French Toast and Sausage) and Christmas Craft.

Registration fee is $10 – $5 late fee applies Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3-4.

More information: Click here for more information.https://www.facebook.com/142983730055/photos/gm.567465470069836/10153682309915056/?type=3&theater Call the WRC at 326-3323.

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Event: Hot Chocolate, gift wrapping

Where: Memorial Auditorium.

When: Noon – 4 p.m.

Details: A fundraiser in the lobby of Memorial Auditorium by the Simply Elite Dance Studio.

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Event: Holiday Matinee – The Santa Clause.

Where: Memorial Auditorium.

When: 2 p.m.

Details: Christmas performance by Simply Elite Dance Studio.

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Event: “Christmas from the Heart.”

Where: Memorial Auditorium.

When: Noon – 4 p.m.

Details: A fundraiser in the lobby of Memorial Auditorium by the Simply Elite Dance Studio.

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Event: Wellington High School Choirs present “A Crusader Carol”

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Where: Wellington High School.

When: 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Details: The choir’s version of the classic “Christmas Carol” classic.

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Event: South Haven’s Spectacular Christmas Shopping Extravaganza.

Where: South Haven Outdoor Market.

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Details: Handmade crafts, repurposed Vintage and many other vendors. Special guest: Santa Claus! https://www.facebook.com/events/882127251863717/

More information: Click here for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/882127251863717/

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SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2015

Event: Wellington First United Methodist Church “A Christmas Concert”

Where: 202 W. Harvey St.

When: 4 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Details: This is an annual celebration of Christmas music played by the Bell Choir with special guests. Reception follows the concert.

More information: Click here for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/1024250437639635/

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Event: Beta Sigma Phi — Christmas around the Town

Where: Tour around some of Wellington’s holiday homes.

When: 1 to 4 p.m.

Details: Tour locations: Dr. Joel and Carol Weiland – 21 Crestway; Cash Rusk, 504 High Drive; Tyler and Stephanie Ryan, 16 W. Crestview. Brook dale Wellington – family Sterling House – 500 N. Plum (will be serving snacks, beverages and a make and take craft). $10 tickets available at The Edit and State Farm insurance.

More information: Click here for more information. https://www.facebook.com/Wellington-Beta-Sigma-Phi-118902454839257/

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Event: Catholic Church Youth Choir performance

Where: St. Anthony’s Methodist Church, 210 North B Street.

When: 3 p.m.

Details: A fundraiser in the lobby of Memorial Auditorium by the Simply Elite Dance Studio.

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