Shelton State Announces Holiday Event Schedule

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Shelton State Community College (SSCC) on Thursday announced its schedule of upcoming holiday events.

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SSCC says the Martin Campus and C.A. Fredd Campus will close Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving. SSCC's regular hours of operation will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.

The SSCC Music Department will host the College’s Annual Tree Lighting and Sing-Along on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Martin Campus atrium. Religious and secular holiday pieces will be performed, and the audience can participate in a sing-along.

A tree lighting event will also be part of the college’s "Here Comes Santa Claus" annual giving campaign.

"Here Comes Santa Claus" is in its 14th year and is sponsored by the Shelton State Ambassador, allowing students, faculty, staff and community members to assist those in need. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 6.

Contact Sharda Smith at ssmith@sheltonstate.edu to learn more.

The music department will present its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Martin Campus Atrium, featuring the Shelton Singers and the Shelton State Jazz Ensemble. Both events are free and open to the public.

The College will be closed for the holidays Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Regular hours of operation will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2, with spring classes beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

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