See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
Thursday, Nov. 24
● Bolivar Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 12-1:30 p.m., Open Hearts United Methodist Church, 105 E Division St., Bolivar
Friday, Nov. 25
● Salvation Army Bell Ringing begins (in partnership with Community Outreach Ministries)
● Light the Park begins, 6-9 p.m., Dunnegan Memorial Park, Bolivar
Sunday, Nov. 27
● Kiwanis Christmas Glo Walk, 5-7 p.m., Dunnegan Memorial Park, Bolivar
Wednesday, Nov. 30
● Last day to register for Share Your Christmas, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Polk County Christian Social Ministries free store, 327 S Springfield Ave., Bolivar
Saturday, Dec. 3
● Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4
● Festival of Christmas, 6 p.m., Pike Auditorium at Southwest Baptist University, 200 Andersen Dr., Bolivar
Tuesday, Dec. 6
● Local Author Talk by Denise Noe, 12-1:30 p.m., Polk County Library, 1690 W Broadway St., Bolivar
Saturday, Dec. 10
● Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 407 W Broadway St., Bolivar
● Christmas at the Elks, 1 p.m., Bolivar Elks Lodge 2828, 1999 W Broadway St.
Have a community event that you would like to add to our calendar? Tell us about it by emailing us at news@bolivarmonews.com.