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HPMEC hosting photo exhibit

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will be hosting the photographic exhibit entitled The Veneto of Ernest Hemingway: Across the River into the Trees series seven. The exhibit is comprised of a series of beautiful black and white panels. The exhibit will be on display through December on the second floor of the museum. For tour scheduling and information you may contact the museum at 870-5983487.

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Piggott gears up for annual celebration

Downtown Piggott will be alive with the sights and sounds of the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the annual Christmas Fest and pa-rade are held. Activities are slated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the square, followed by the annual Christmas Parade at 4:30 p.m. The longstanding Christmas celebration is hosted each year by the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce and is a free family event.

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Supper with Santa planned Dec. 14

The Piggott Schools Band Programs will host Supper with Santa featuring the Piggott Jazz Band from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Piggott Elementary School gym. The event is sponsored by the Piggott High School Band Boosters and the evening menu will include a variety of soups, sandwiches, chili, chicken and dumplings, desserts and drinks with to-go plates available. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages six and up and children under five will be admitted free with a paying adult. Activities will include pictures with Santa, make-n-take ornament and hot chocolate and cookies. Supper with Santa is planned as a community-wide event, and everyone is invited to attend. Proceeds benefit the Piggott Schools Band Programs.

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