JACKSON CHRISTMAS PARADE SATURDAY

JACKSON -- The annual Jackson Christmas Parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Jackson. This year's theme is "Dreaming of a White Christmas."

About 75 entries will begin the parade along South High Street. Among them will be marching bands from Jackson, Oak Ridge, Delta and Meadow Heights high schools.

Other featured entrants will be the city's queens recently crowned by the American Business Women's Association, singers Robyn Hosp and Mike Dumey, and Santa Claus.

"This is one of the biggest ones we have had in years," said Brent Wills, co-chairman of the parade.

The parade has been held for more than 20 years, with the Jaycees sponsor for the past 15.

`Breakfast with Santa'

JACKSON -- Orchard Elementary School will hold a "Breakfast with Santa" fund raiser from 8 to 11 Saturday at the school.

A breakfast of eggs, biscuits, sausage, bacon, gravy and drinks will be served. Crafts and baked items will be available. A raffle will be held offering dinners and game passes.

Children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa and have their photograph taken with him.

The money raised will be used to buy new playground equipment for the Annex.

Oliver House tours

JACKSON -- The Oliver House will be open for holiday tours from 1 to 4:30 p.m. the next three Sundays.

Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children.

Betty Davis will display her collection of angels Sunday. Kathi Stoverink and Judy Niederkorn will display music boxes Dec. 13, and Jackson Smoot and area dulcimer players will be featured Dec. 20.

The Oliver House at 224 E. Adams is a brick federal-style home restored by the Jackson Heritage Association.