Marine band to perform Thursday

On Thursday, residents can attend the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Band from New Orleans Christmas concert benefitting Toys for Tots and Love Lights a Tree benefitting the American Cancer Society.
The Marine Corps Reserve Band concert will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Paul Schreier Theatre in the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Patrons are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy for Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment, Toys for Tots campaign. Contact 985-380-4639 for more information.
“Love Lights A Tree” Christmas Tree 16th Annual Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the American Cancer Society and MC Bank & Trust Company, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the bank office on the corner of Victor II Boulevard and Brashear Avenue in Morgan City. To place the name of a survivor or in memory of a cancer battle lost, call Frances, 985-384-2100. Public invited.
Other holiday events include:
Now through Dec. 31
—The Traditional Idlewild Plantation Christmas Lighting driving tour will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. daily at Kemper Williams Park in Patterson for $2 per car (dependent on weather). Contact 985-395-2298 for more information.
Now through Dec. 31
—Victorian Christmas at the Grevemberg House with Victorian-style tree and seasonal greenery will be held daily (closed Christmas Eve and Day) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Franklin for $10 per person, $8 for seniors. Contact 337-828-2092 for more information.
—Christmas tree sale by Bayou Vista Community Fellowship, 1523 Anthony St., Bayou Vista, until trees are gone. Selling 5- to 9-foot Frasier firs. Prices start at $35.
—Bernice Street’s Annual Christmas by Candlelight observance in Morgan City will not be held this year. Residents are still invited to drive past the street’s decorations, but no official event will be held. Bernice Street residents hope to reinstate the event next year.
Now through Jan. 6
—Oaklawn Manor will be decorated for Christmas. Tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in Franklin for $15 per person, $10 students. Contact 337-828-0434 for more information.
Dec. 13
—City of Patterson Christmas Boat Lighting Parade, sponsored by Patterson Economic Development Tourist Committee, will be held at 6 p.m. starting at Cajun Jack Swamp Tours and ending at Bridge Road in the Lower Atchafalaya with an award ceremony following afterwards at City Hall in Patterson. Contact 985-395-5205 for more information.
Dec. 14
—Annual Patterson Christmas Parade will be held at 2 p.m. down La. 182 in Patterson. Contact 985-395-5205 for more information.
—Annual “Lessons and Carols” Christmas Concert will be held at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Main Street in Franklin. Contact 337-828-3869 for more information.
Dec. 31
—St. Mary AARP New Year’s Eve Dance 8 p.m. to midnight at St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, 4014 Chennault St., Morgan City. Music by LA South. Tickets: $15, advance; $20, at door. For info call 985-384-2277.