As the holiday season gets into high gear, there is a lot going on and a lot coming up.  While most of these events are covered inside the paper, or will be soon, we want to make sure that some of the immediate things to put on your calendar are getting your front page attention.

This weekend, the eighth annual Malad Volunteer Firemen’s Spirit of Christmas Light Parade will take place at 7:00pm on Saturday, Nov. 29.  Parade line-up will start across from the Library at 6:45pm.  It’s not too late to enter, and entries are encouraged from businesses, families, community groups and individuals.  After the parade, things take a quick jaunt over to the fire station for donuts, hot chocolate, a blazing bonfire, Christmas music, and some surprises.  The event is capped with Fireworks, which are just perfect against the snow.

A second event will take place December 6 at the Event Center to support the Fire Department.  The Fireman’s Ball will be held on December 6 at 8:00pm, and feature the music of Rough Stock.  Grand Prizes from the event include an amazing bell creation by Doug Adams, Vortex binoculars, trips to Jackpot and Wendover and more.  

The Annual Hometown Christmas Festival will be held this year at the Event Center on November 28 and 29.  It’s a good chance to buy local and get some of your Christmas shopping done early.  The event will feature a wide range of items, as well as visits from Santa and the Grinch on Saturday, and crafts for kids on both days.

The Light Show in the Park is in its 4th year, and will run nightly from 5:30 to 10:30pm. The light show has moved locations this year to the Southeast corner of the park.  Attendees are asked to please enter the gravel parking lot from Highway 38, and tune to 91.1 to enjoy the show.  The show has been set up by Brad and Melanie Coleman, JP and Justin Wittman, Thatcher Sweeten and ATC.  

Another amazing local tradition makes a return, with the Live Nativity Event Dec 1 at the Presbyterian Church, with programs running at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm.  Come celebrate the season against the amazing backdrop.  Christmas music, and refreshments will be served!

The 19th Annual Giving Tree is in place at Oneida County Long Term Care at the Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital.  Long Term Care will be accepting monetary donations until December 6 to purchase Christmas gifts for the residents.  Donations can be mailed to Oneida County Long Term Care, Kathy Hubbard, 150 N. 200 W., Malad ID, 83252.

Oneida Family Dental is supporting the Crisis Center this season with a donation box at its location, which will be up until December 22.  Donations can also be made directly to the Crisis Center.  Needs include warms clothes, socks, hats, gloves, etc., feminine hygiene products, laundry and dish soap, toilet paper and paper towels, hot cocoa, marshmallows, and kid friendly games.

The Parade of homes will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.  Tickets can be purchased from irondoorarts.org, CWC, Oneida County Library, Malad City Offices, Daily Hollow, and Edith’s Collective for $8.00.  The Iron Door Theatre will also sell tickets on Dec 6.  Featured homes this year include Jaime Olsen, Jason and Careen Hornecker, Gary and Carolee Cox, David and Chalae Teeples, and Lee and Peggy Olsen.