A group of Mississippi State organizations is joining with the Starkville Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a new holiday event at the university.
Open to all, Holiday Fest 2000 will take place 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Colvard Union. While admission is free, participants are encouraged to bring a canned food item for collection and distribution to needy residents in the Starkville community.
For children, the evening's activities begin with a photo session with Santa Claus, refreshments, displays of international holiday customs, face painting, and a workshop to make tree ornaments.
At 6:30, the MSU music education department will present a concert of seasonal music featuring various instrumental and choral ensembles. The concluding event of the evening will begin at 7:30 with the lighting of a tree on the union front lawn.
The inaugural Holiday Fest is co-sponsored by MSU's Campus Activities Board, music education department, Panhellenic Council, Order of Omega, Interfraternity Council, International Services Office, Residence Hall Association, and Richard Holmes Cultural Diversity Center.
For more information, telephone (662) 325-2930.
