🌱 Dallas Theatre Holiday Shows + Portwood Family Xmas Lights Drive

Hi there, Dallas-Hiram! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about...

• Holiday shows come to the Dallas Theatre
• Herschel Walker faces new allegations of violence from an ex-girlfriend
• Portwood Family Christmas Lights participating in sock drive

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 59 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. The holiday season has made its way to the Dallas Theatre. Tonight (Friday, Dec. 2) at 7:30 p.m., Dolly fans can celebrate "A Holly Dolly Christmas Starring Katie Deal." For those looking for a Christmas classic, "The Nutcracker" returns next weekend (Friday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 11) Tickets can be purchased online; visit the Dallas Theater website for more details on this season's shows. (Dallas Theater)
2. Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker faces new allegations of violence from an ex-girlfriend. Cheryl Parsa told The Daily Beast she and Walker were in a relationship from 2004-2009. As per Parsa's report, Walker became angry after Parsa found him with another woman, then placed his hands on her chest and swung a fist at her. (CNN)
3. The Portwood Family Christmas Lights in Hiram is partnering with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for a sock drive. The impressive family lights display, located at 20 Valley Drive, offers 120 inflatables, a 35-foot snowman, and over 100,000 lights. Attendees are encouraged to bring new packs of socks for children ages 6-13; donations will be accepted through Dec. 9. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
4. Have you checked out this month's mystery read at the New Georgia Public Library? Copies of "When Christmas Comes" by Debbie Macomber will be available for checkout throughout December. After reading, participants are encouraged to fill out and return the review slip inside the book. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
5. Three American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix puppies are now available for adoption at Furever Match Inc. in Dallas. Biscuit, Nugget, and French Fry were all born to mother Chicka-lay, whose adoptive family was unaware she was pregnant. See the adorable pups and other available pets for adoption at the link. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas and Hiram:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) At Mt. Tabor Park (7:00 AM)
• First Friday VIBE$ At Paulding County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• City Of Hiram Christmas Tree Lighting At Hiram Main Street (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters: here are the latest properties to hit the Dallas-Hiram market. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• The next meeting of the Anime Club at Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. To register, call or message the library. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• On Dec. 17 at 11 a.m., an observance ceremony by Wreaths Across America will take place at the Georgia National Cemetery. If you aren't able to make the drive out but would still like to support the cause, you can click here to sponsor a wreath. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Events:

• Very Merry Movies Event (December 3)
• 8th Annual Journey to Bethlehem & Mistletoe Market- December 2nd & 3rd (December 3)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.