December 16 Bert Rees Christmas Lighting Contest Entry deadline December 16th and judging on December 19th. Sponsored by the Daily Sentinel. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Presented by metroPCS November 17 - December 10 Honoring the American Flag. For more information call 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nineflagsfestival.com

Austin Bank Schedule of Events Bancorp South November 17-19 Holiday in the Pines Citizens 1st Bank VIP shopping 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 17th and 9 a.m. -11 a.m., Nov. 18th. Regular hours Nov. 18 Cesar DelAguila, M.D. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. The Daily Sentinel At the old Bealls in the University Mall. Presented by the Nacogdoches Junior Forum. First Bank and Trust East Texas Joe Max Green Insurance Concepts November 17 Adult’s Night Out Gates open at 6 p.m. movie starts at 7 p.m. in Festival Legends Plaza. Tickets are $5 and available at the Visitor’s Nacogdoches Board of Realtors Center, 200 East Main. Enjoy a full filled night out catered to adults! Featuring a movie voted on by you Lehmann Eye Center- on our 28 foot movie screen alongside adult beverages Dr. Timothy Young provided by Jack Shack Private Club and pizza from Papa Johns! Regions Bank Texas Farm Products November 17- December 16 The Spirit of Christmas Toy Drive Tipton Drop off your new unwrapped toy at theVisitor’s Larry L. Walker, M.D. Center. Donated toys will be distributed through the Nacogdoches County Children’s Charaties. Pepsi November 18 Christmas in the Plaza December 2-4 SFA Original Cast production of 4-9 p.m. in Festival Plaza. “A Real Hometown Family Christmas Spectacle” Featuring over 3 million lights, a snow tubing hill, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., and movies on a 28 foot screen, vendors, petting zoo, pony Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Cole Art Center downtown. rides, Santa’s Workshop, bounce houses, and more! Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and Snow Tubing Hill 1 slide for $3. available at the SFA box office 888-240-ARTS. 5 p.m. Whoville Costume Contest 6:30 p.m. Lighting Ceremony December 3 Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run & 3K Walk 7 p.m. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” movie showing 8:30 a.m. downtown Nacogdoches. Registration and details at www.nineflagsfestival.com. November 19 Tour de Nac $10 for 12 and under, $20 for early registration and Ride starts at 8 a.m. downtown Nacogdoches. $25 after 11/23/11. Sponsored by Dr. Cesar DelAguila, Registration and details at www.nineflagsfestival.com. Lehmann Eye Center-Dr. Timothy Young, Early registration $25 and $30 after 11/11/11. Sponsored Nacogdoches Main Street, Healthy Nacogdoches, by Larry L. Walker, M.D., Legends, Regions Bank, and R&K Distributors. Encompass Home Health, Chick-fil-A, The Bike Shop, and Nacogdoches Main Street. December 3, 10, & 17 Pancakes with Santa 8-10 a.m. at J. McKinney’s in Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. November 19 Christmas in the Plaza Fredonia St. Ages 4-6 $6.95. Ages 7-11 $10.95. Ages 1-9 p.m. in Festival Plaza. 12 & up $12.95. Kids 3 and under eat free! For more Join us for day two of the festivities! A snow tubing hill, information and reservations call 936-564-1234. movies on a 28 foot screen, vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, Santa’s Workshop, bounce houses, and more! December 3 First Methodist Church Christmas 1-3 p.m. Snow Tubing Hill Special! 2 slides for $5 Open House 2 p.m. “All American Apple Pie Contest” 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. 201 E. Hospital. 2-6 p.m. Cooking & Craft Demonstrations 3-9 p.m. Snow Tubing Hill 1 slide for $3 December 3 Lighted Christmas Parade 3:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Frank and Fireworks Extravaganza!! 6 p.m. Polar Express Activities 6:30 p.m. downtown Nacogdoches. 7 p.m. “The Polar Express” movie showing Vendors open at 4 p.m. and the estimated start time for fireworks is 7:45 p.m. Parade sponsored by First November 21-December 9 Nasa Exhibit Bank and Trust. Fireworks sponsored by Austin Bank, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. & 1-4 p.m. Sun. BancorpSouth/Joe Max Green Insurance Concepts, Visitor’s Center, 200 East Main Street. Free Admission. Mike Perry Motors and Texas Farm Products.

November 26 Wassail Fest December 9 Lamplight Theatre presents 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown Nacogdoches. “Christmas Belles” A list of participating merchants is available at the Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 11 and 18 Visitor’s Center. Free admission. at 2 p.m. For more information call 936-564-8300.

December 1 “A Down Home Christmas” December 10 Christmas Tour of Homes Cooking, Baking, and Entertaining for the Holidays “Country Estates” Doors open at 5 p.m. and show starts at 6 p.m. at the 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Nacogdoches County Annex. Featuring chef Camilla the Visitor’s Center, 200 E. Main. Proceeds benefit Saulsbury and more. Tickets are $12 presale and $15 at Friends of Historic Nacogdoches. Sponsored by the door. Available at the Visitor’s Center. Call Citizens 1st Bank and the Nacogdoches County Board 888-OLDEST-TOWN for more information. of Realtors.

December 2 “An Old Fashioned Christmas” December 20-31 Gingerbread Home at Millards Crossing Historic Village for the Holidays Contest 5-9 p.m. Admission $8 adults and $5 children. Visitor’s Center, 200 East Main. Entry Deadline For more information call 936-564-6631. December 19th. Adult and children’s categories.