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Santa's Train Rides

SELIGMAN, Mo. -- There will be two train rides on Saturday, Dec. 17, and two on Sunday, Dec. 18.

The train will depart at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, from Seligman City Hall, 29144 Main St., and travel from Seligman, Mo., to Rogers, Ark. For the 9 a.m. ride, passengers have the option of departing in Rogers and shopping for about two hours and returning on the second train ride. For the shopping spree, the tickets are $30.

On Sunday, the train ride is from Monet to Exeter. The train will depart at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, from the Monett soccer fields and travel to Exeter, Mo.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and younger.

Sponsorships are benefiting the foster parents association "For the Kids" in Barry, Stone, and Lawrence counties.

Santa will be on the train to give out bags of treats to children 12 years of age and younger.

The train rides are sponsored by the Seligman Greater Area Chamber of Commerce, which can be contacted at 417-662-3612.

For reservations: call (800) 687-8600 or visit amrailroad.com.

Walk-ups are also welcome as long as tickets are available.

Dance slated

SELIGMAN, Mo. -- A dance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. There will be a potluck dinner and a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. The band will be Classic Country a Live Band.

There will be a New Year's Eve dance at the Chamber Event Center with live music from 3 Hits and a Miss.

Community on 12/06/2016