La Vergne Christmas News

Breakfast with Santa
Don't forget -- young people are invited to attend "Breakfast with Santa," starring Jill Thatcher as The Elf, at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9 at the La Vergne Library. To RSVP, please stop by the Children's Desk in the Library at 5063 Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne. For more information, call 793-7303, ext. 102.

Cookie Swap
The La Vergne Seniors are going to have their first annual Christmas Cookie Swap at the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 15 at the Senior Center, 337 Stones River Road, in La Vergne. Anyone interested in participating should being two dozen (24) of their favorite home-made cookies along with a clean container in which to take all of their new cookies home. Feel free to bring the recipe to also exchange with everyone. This should be a yummy event.

Christmas Dinner for Seniors
The La Vergne Seniors will have their annual Christmas Dinner, at 6 p.m.Dec. 18 at the Civic Auditorium, 283 Old Nashville Highway in La Vergne. Alderman Senna Mosley will cater the meal. The Snappy Pappy band will be providing entertainment. Any senior who wants to attend the dinner, needs to stop in the Senior Center, 337 Stones River Road to register and get a ticket by Dec. 11. In lieu of exchanging Christmas gifts, the seniors will be supporting a needy family in La Vergne. Seniors can make a donation or go out a purchase items from a list. Call 793-3048 for more information.

And When It's Over ...
La Vergne residents who want to dispose of their “live” Christmas tree after the holiday season, are welcome to bring them to a specially roped off parking lot next to the La Vergne Public Works Department, according to La Vergne Public Works Director Bob Burns. The lot will be open through Jan. 31, and trees may be brought to the lot at anytime.

The Public Works Department chips the trees into mulch. The trees must be cleared of all ornaments, tinsel, garland and lights prior to being dropped off. The Public Works Department is located at 148 International Blvd., off Waldron Road. For more information, call 793-9891.