Live Nativity, book sale among Glenwood holiday events

Cheryl Thornburg
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Children recreate the manger scene at the Live Nativity in this 2017 photo.
Children recreate the manger scene at the Live Nativity in this 2017 photo.

December is usually a time for lots of gatherings in Glenwood and there will probably still be many smaller, private get-togethers. Some of the big community holiday favorites are still on the calendar.

Dec. 4

Glenwood Community Library is holding its biggest book (and DVD) sale ever from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. It will be set up outdoors on the playground area behind the library. Hundreds and hundreds of books and DVDs have been donated in the past six months and will be displayed by category to make shopping easier. There’s something for just about everyone. Load up on books and DVDs to get you through the winter months. Everything is by donation — pay whatever you can and support your local library. The library is at 14 Menges Lane off Highway 180.

This year’s Glenwood Library book sale is exceptionally large —there’s something for just about everyone.
This year’s Glenwood Library book sale is exceptionally large —there’s something for just about everyone.

Dec. 24

Glenwood Community Church continues one of the town’s most beloved traditions, the Live Nativity on Christmas Eve.

This Christmas Eve event involves local youngsters presenting a live depiction of the nativity at Glenwood Community Church on Highway 180. People from throughout the community are involved. The outdoor event starts at 4 p.m. with a meal of homemade soups and breads. The Live Nativity follows with toddlers to teens acting out roles retelling the birth of Jesus. Cliff Snyder will give a talk. Music will be provided by Tom Freestone. Everyone is welcome.

“Mary” arrives on horseback at the Live Nativity outside Glenwood Community Church in this 2017 photo.
“Mary” arrives on horseback at the Live Nativity outside Glenwood Community Church in this 2017 photo.

Shop local

The Glenwood Street Market market has added new vendors and the regulars keep adding more unique handmade items to the wide variety of arts and crafts, baked goods, produce and snacks. With the holidays coming up, there are items geared to decorating as well as special gifts. The market is open every Saturday morning 8-ish until about 2 p.m. on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood.

The Catwalk Gallery and Gift Shop will be open Fridays, and possibly Saturdays, through Dec. 18 for holiday shopping. The shop is filled with artwork and unique gift items (or treats for yourself). It is located on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood.

The rejuvenated Trading Post on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood keeps getting better. The gift shop area has expanded and features items by local artisans, Catwalk T-shirts and a rock shop for all the rockhounds out there. It also offers basic groceries, snacks, drinks, sandwiches and gas (24-7 with credit card.) The Trading Post is open daily until 7 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Silver City Sun-News: Live Nativity, book sale among Glenwood holiday events