Several downtown Christmas events set

Christmas is coming to Jefferson City's downtown area, and there are many events taking place between Nov. 29 and Dec. 15.

On Nov. 29, the lighting of the mayor's Christmas tree will take place at Rotary Park. The program will begin at 5:45 p.m., with the tree lighting set for 6:30 p.m.

On Nov. 30, Living Windows will be from 6-9 p.m. Among the activities scheduled: the Governor's Mansion is open for Candlelight Tours; there will be free hayrides or trolley rides from state parking lots; Santa Claus will be at Hawthorn Bank; Century Link is sponsoring a link to the North Pole so children can talk to elves and place Christmas orders; and the Boy Scouts are having a spaghetti dinner at First Baptist Church before Living Windows.

The fun continues on Dec. 1 with the Jaycees Christmas parade at 4:30 p.m. The theme is "A Rock and Roll Christmas."

On Dec. 2, Jennifer's Studio, 202 E. High St., is sponsoring Santa Paws. The public can have pets photos taken with Santa Claus.

On Dec. 8, Santa will be in front of Samuel's, 236 E. High St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and on Dec. 15, he will be between Downtown Book and Carrie's Hallmark from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

  1. Florida (21-2) beat Tennessee 94-78. Next: at Georgia, Wednesday.
  2. Wisconsin (22-2) beat Northwestern 69-52. Next: at Penn State, Wednesday.
  3. North Carolina (20-3) lost to N.C. State 83-79. Next: at No. 8 Duke, Wednesday.
  4. Ohio State (20-3) beat Michigan State 63-54. Next: vs. Michigan, Tuesday.
  5. UCLA (20-2) beat Oregon State 82-35. Next: vs. Southern California, Wednesday.
  6. Kansas (19-3) vs. No. 10 Texas A&M. Next: vs. Kansas State, Wednesday.
  7. Pittsburgh (20-3) did not play. Next: at West Virginia, Wednesday.
  8. Duke (18-4) did not play. Next: vs. Florida State, Sunday.
  9. Oregon (19-4) lost to Southern California 71-68. Next: vs. Arizona State, Thursday.
  10. Texas A&M (18-3) at No. 6 Kansas. Next: vs. No. 22 Texas, Monday.
  11. Memphis (19-3) beat SMU 88-52. Next: at UAB, Thursday.
  12. Oklahoma State (18-4) lost to Colorado 89-77. Next: at Oklahoma, Wednesday.
  13. Butler (22-2) beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee 66-47. Next: at Cleveland State, Thursday.
  14. Marquette (20-4) beat Providence 69-62. Next: vs. Rutgers, Wednesday.
  15. Nevada (20-2) vs. Hawaii. Next: at Fresno State, Thursday.
  16. Virginia Tech (16-7) lost to Boston College 80-59. Next: vs. Virginia, Saturday.
  17. Air Force (20-3) beat Wyoming 88-43. Next: at San Diego State, Tuesday.
  18. Washington State (18-4) at Arizona State. Next: vs. No. 23 Stanford, Thursday.
  19. Alabama (17-5) beat South Carolina 64-61. Next: vs. Mississippi State, Wednesday.
  20. Arizona (15-7) beat Washington 84-54. Next: at Arizona State, Thursday.
  21. Notre Dame (18-4) at South Florida. Next: at DePaul, Thursday.
  22. Texas (16-6) lost to Kansas State 73-72. Next: at No. 10 Texas A&M, Saturday.
  23. Stanford (14-6) at California. Next: at No. 18 Washington State, Thursday.
  24. Vanderbilt (15-7) vs. Georgia. Next: at Tennessee, Saturday.
  25. Clemson (18-5) lost to Georgia Tech 80-62. Next: vs. Florida State, Wednesday.