The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

It is almost all over now. It is kind of like waiting for Christmas, isn’t it? It is actually just three days until the Christmas Stroll hits Big Sandy.

Here is the thing.

We all have seen strolls when it was 50 above and we have seen strolls when it was over 30 below.

Either way, it is a day to have fun, eat more of your share of Christmas goodies and have still more fun. Whether you have to wear your long johns or not, you are guaranteed a great day, that day in Big Sandy!

Chamber President Lisa Meyers said that everything is ready to go. Crafters tables are sold out. There are a few ugly sweater blanks left and stroll buttons are going fast. If you need a button, don’t wait until they are all gone!

The Luminaries are something brand new this year, brought by the Chouteau County Cancer Society. If you want a luminary or want more information about them, they will have a table at the Crafter Show and/or contact Marlys Edmunds at Agri-Prairie for more information.

Senior Citizens have a bake sale and spaghetti feed that day, too. Contact them if you want one of their spaghetti lunches delivered.

Lisa Meyers added that the Craft Show should be very special this year. She has seen a list of crafters and they come from all over the state. That would seem to be the perfect place to buy local Christmas presents.

Here is a time line for all the festivities:

7 a.m. – 3 p.m.- Bear Paw Coffee Shop & Deli- Lattes, carmel rolls, Carolina pulled pork, croissant krab/chicken sandwiches, candied pecan chicken salad, homemade soup & gift certificates.

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.- The Grocery Store- Stroll on in & sign up for a drawing to win kids’ & adult prizes.

8:30 – 10 a.m.- Breakfast with Santa @ The Mint Bar & Café- Pancake breakfast & pictures with Santa. $5.00 kids/ $6.00 adults

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.- Big Sandy Senior Center- Baked goods and craft sale.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.- Crafters Bazaar @ Jerry Martin Memorial Hall- Vendors selling crafts, gifts, baked goods, décor and more.

11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.- Big Sandy Senior Center- Spaghetti dinner, includes breadsticks, salad and dessert for $8.00. Delivery available.

5:30 p.m.- Parade of Lights @ Johannes Ave. (Main Street) “When Big Sandy Freezes Over”.

6:30 p.m.- Button Drawing & Auction @ Jerry Martin Memorial Hall- Drawing button numbers for prizes (button must be present to win) & auctioning off “Ugly Christmas Sweaters”.