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Nov. 17-19

By Jean Brandau, About.com Guide


December Events Part 1

November 17
The Alabama Filmmakers Co-op: "Angela's Decision"
7 pm at the Flying Monkey Arts Center, 2211 Seminole Drive. Gena Ellis, the award-winning screenwriter for this film, will be present to talk about her experience from script to screen. This is a special showing before the movie makes the film festival rounds. A reception will follow the film. Admission is $5; $3 for Film Co-op members. For more information, call 256-489-3884.

November 17-19
Delta Zeta Marketplace
Free. Fri. 9 am-8 pm, Sat. 9 am-6 pm & Sun. 12-5 pm at Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe Street. More than 150 exhibitors will offer unusual hand-crafted items, including Native American musical instruments, blown glass beads, Russian collectibles, pottery, jewelry & painted clothing. Specialty foods & gifts will, also, be on sale. For more information, call (256) 533-1953.

November 18
Toys for Tots Hafla: Silent Auction and Benefit Show
Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids 6-12. Bring a toy to donate for ticket discount. 10 pm at Wesley Hall in the Trinity United Methodist Church (607 Airport Road) The silent auction proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. For more information, call 256-497-3599 or email [b]shahala@shahala.com .

November 18-19
Ars Nova Presents "Hansel & Gretel"
Ticket price is $10.00. Fri. 7:30 pm, Sat. 2:30 & 7:30 pm & Sun. at Ars Nova School of Arts, 7908-C Charlotte Drive SE. For more information, call (256) 883-1105.

November 17-20
Galaxy of Lights Walk-Through
Admission charged. 5-8 pm at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue. The largest holiday light show in the Tennessee Valley. Walk at your own pace through the winter wonderland of holiday lights, enjoy the sounds of the season & see real-life nursery rhyme characters & of course, Santa. Walkers admitted until 8 pm, No cars allowed. For more information, call (256) 830-4447. (Photos )

November 17-26
Athens Festival of Trees
Admission charged. Fri. & Sat., 4-8 p.m.; Sun., 2-4 p.m. at Donnell House. Each room of the 1850s home features a different Christmas theme, reflecting the varied artistic talents of local merchants, organizations and individuals. Preview party, Nov. 16. For more information, call (256) 232-0743.

November 18
Santa Train Ride
Excursions at 10 am. & 11 am. Museum free; admission for train ride. Ride with Santa, gifts for the children & candy canes for everyone. North Alabama Railroad Museum, Chase Road. For more info, call (256) 851-6276. Photos .

November 18
Quiz Show: "Whad'ya Know?"
Admission charged. 9:30 am at Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street. Michael Feldman's interview/participation National Public Radio quiz show will broadcast one of its popular road shows in Huntsville. For more information, call (256) 551-2345.

November 18
Seasons Of Love: A Winter Wonderland
Admission charged. 7-9 p.m. at Ed White Auditorium. A holiday celebration presented by Dance Theatre of Huntsville.

November 18-19
Leighton C hristmas in the Country (Tuscumbia)
Free admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. at LaGrange College Site Park-Experience Christmases past at historic LaGrange. Log pioneer village with yesteryear decorations, arts and crafts, wagon rides, entertainment, refreshments, bake sale and Santa. For more information, call (256) 446-4008.

November 19
Athens Christmas Open House
Free admission. City of Athens-Area merchants kick off the holiday season with special sales on a variety of holiday gift items. Lots of fun activities for the entire family, such as buggy rides, caroling on the square and special drawings. For more information, call (256) 541-0385 or (256) 232-2600.

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