Here’s how to celebrate this weekend.
* Today, Nov. 10: Holiday Stroll in downtown Dayton, Tenn.
Kick off the shopping season from 5 to 8 p.m. by strolling among downtown shops for sales, entertainment, refreshments and drawings for prizes. www.mainstreetdayton.org.
The Historic Rhea County Christmas Ornament series depicts Pocket Wilderness this year. Ornaments from the previous nine years also are available: Rhea County Courthouse, Rhea Education Building, Magnolia House, St. Genevieve Academy, Rhea Central High School, Bryan College, First United Methodist Church, Robinson’s Drugstore and Washington Ferry. Each is $25. Proceeds go toward Mainstreet Dayton’s downtown projects. To purchase, call Rachel Marshall at 423-775-9847, email mainstreet@volstate.net or visit the Rhea County Welcome Center at 107 Main St. in Dayton.* Today, Nov. 10: Holiday House at McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave. in Athens, Tenn.
This festive evening will open with a bake sale at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Harmony and GRITS will provide music, and live and silent auctions will feature items crafted by local artisans. The museum guild will honor Tom Biddle in recognition of his hard work and volunteerism to the guild. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the museum. Call 423-745-0329.