Area events

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. 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. 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.

Dance slated

SELIGMAN, Mo. -- Seligman Chamber dance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Seligman Chamber Event center on Missouri Hwy 37. The band will be Three Hits and a Miss. Admission is $4 each.

Please bring a snack to share. No alcohol or smoking allowed.

For information, call 417-662-3612.

Community on 12/14/2016