You better not pout, you better not cry – Hugoton’s going to host the jolly red guy! This Friday, Old Saint Nick will visit Yardmaster, located at Third and Main in Hugoton, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Families can enjoy cookies and hot cocoa with Kris Kringle, then parents can get a free picture of their little ones with Santa. Children will receive a goody bag and the parents can finish up their Christmas shopping at the same time!  To ease the stress of completing your Christmas gift list, Yardmaster is also giving frazzled parents a 25% off coupon!

Hugoton PEO will host their annual cookie sale at the Citizens State Bank annex at 600 S. Main, Friday, December 5 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The community is
invited to come buy some cookies by the pound and support the worthy local organization.

Then Saturday, Father Christmas will arrive at the Santa Committee’s Second Annual Winter Carnival Saturday, December 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Activity Center at 626 South Main. Santa’s visitors are requested to bring a canned good to be donated to Project Hope. Little – or big – kids can sit on Santa’s lap and tell him all their wishes for the season. Then the whole family can enjoy face painting, games and snacks!

Other upcoming holiday activities in the area include the Second Annual Toy Drive, sponsored by Stevens County Healthcare. New toys may be dropped off at Stevens County Hospital, Pioneer Manor, White’s Grocery Store and Alco. If you know of any child who needs a Christmas gift, please contact Alisha at 620-544-6162.