It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with lights and decorations up all around and children hoping that Santa Claus will be coming to town. We have been told that Santa will make an appearance in old town Buda on First Thursday at Cimarron Rose. Stop by for a visit with the jolly man and perhaps have your photo made too. Also visit all the other shops and restaurants that will stay open late for the monthly First Thursday event that starts at 5 p.m. There will specials as well as entertainment and refreshments.
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Budafest is this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 in Buda. The two-day event will get underway at 10 a.m. Saturday morning with a parade down Main Street, ending at City Park. There will be lots of craft booths set up on the greenbelt and parts of Main Street, carnival rides for the kids at City Park, food and drinks available on the south side of the library and great entertainment throughout the event. Do come join your friends and neighbors for fun times and do a little Christmas shopping at the booths and the local businesses in downtown Buda. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to local non-profit organizations.
The Knights of Columbus Council #9038 invites all area senior citizens to join them this Sunday, Dec. 7, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church for their annual Christmas dinner. Serving time is 5-7 p.m. at the church located on North Main Street. In addition to a wonderful meal, there will also be entertainment and door prizes for your enjoyment. Another tradition for the evening will be the drawing for the raffle quilt made by the Buda Bees of the Onion Creek Senior Center.
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Special viewing of the 6th annual Trail of Lights will be held Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. for senior citizens of our area. Seniors should meet at Buda City Hall for refreshments that will be provided by the Buda Lions Club and shuttle buses will transport visitors to Stagecoach Park for the tour. Golf carts will be available for anyone who needs to ride throughout the park. Contact Staci Vines at 512-295-7170 or email svines@ci.buda.tx.us for more information.
The Trail of Lights will open to the public Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 18-21 nightly from 6-10 p.m. Parking is available at Cabela’s with shuttle to the park for the Trail of Lights. This free event is sponsored by the City of Buda.
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Another 3rd Thursday dance is scheduled Dec. 18 at the Onion Creek Senior Center with music by “Off the Grid.” The kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. with dance from 6-9. The center is located at 420 Barton’s Crossing in Buda and the public is welcome.
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Let’s not forget that Sunday, Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Day. Remember our veterans of the past and present and proudly fly your flag.
