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Jan. 1 Black-Eyed Pea Off, turn in at 2 p.m., in Terlingua Ghost Town.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Hanukkah! It’s the holiday season, and Hanukkah is all dressed up in her tuxedo, and showing off her distinctive nose spot. Hanukkah is just one of many felines hoping to have a home for the holidays.

Michael’s Mountain Ministry Live Nativity at Kokernot Lodge in Alpine on Dec. 18 here depicts the Three Wise Men visiting Jesus, Mary, and Joseph at the creche in Bethlehem. The Live Nativity was presented on three nights to recognize the birth of Jesus. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

December 13,2001 Seven-year-old T.J. Raby whispers to Jolly Old St.

Dear Neil: Two years ago, on a whim, I bought a Z plant. About five months ago, two of the stalks looked as if they had been broken off the mother plant. I used them in a floral design, and they remained green long after the flowers had dried. Then, I noticed they have formed roots. Should I pot them into potting soil? I hate throwing away healthy plants if they might succeed.

With the holiday season fast approaching, I would be remiss if I did not mention my mom’s go to for our holiday meals. I am talking about cornbread salad. This simple, inexpensive, and delicious salad is a terrific addition to any meal.

Alpine Lions Club last week presented a check to Frontier CASA to help with the work it does in the community. In the photo, CASA board members Billy Jack Ray, Jennifer Miller Ray, and Hhanna Moody, Lions Club Vice President John Sutterfield, and CASA Executive Director Veronica Lopez-Carrasco. Courtesy photo