LOWELL, Mich.—Christmas is coming early to the Lowell community.

The schoolhouse in Fallasburg is all decked out for this year’s celebration, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Community members are encouraged to visit the schoolhouse for live holiday music by Hawks & Owls, refreshments, and food from Dottie’s famous Christmas buffet.  The evening will wrap up with a roaring bonfire in Fallas Field.

The event is free but the Fallasburg Historical Society is requesting a $20 donation from adults.

LOWELL, Mich.—The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is considering trimming down a holiday tradition.

In an online survey sent out to patrons, the Chamber asks if Christmas Through Lowell should be scaled down to a two-day event.  The annual celebration is currently a three-day event featuring a night-time parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus. To share your insights about the festivities, visit the Chamber’s survey here.

LOWELL, Mich.— Last year, Flat River Outreach Ministries helped fill the plates and gift boxes for 284 families at Christmastime; this year, the nonprofit is hoping to do it again, with the community’s help.

For the next ten days, FROM is collecting toy, personal care products, fresh fruit and other food donations for its annual Christmas box distribution. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FROM, located at 11535 E. Fulton Street.  The Christmas boxes will be distributed Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FROM.  FROM will also have a Christmas store for parents to select gifts for their children.

If you know a family in need, call FROM at (616) 897-8260.