Carlyle Observer

Why is it hard to buy an Advent Calendar? Because their days are numbered. God gave us Advent in our lives because we need time to get it right – time to prepare for that meeting with our Lord and Savior.

“The lefse song, mommy, the lefse song,” implored my then 3-year old as we were deciding which CD to play while we tackled some holiday baking.

Dolores Young's Dee Nails is now offering a complete menu of nail services for both women and men at Manor's Beaudacious Salon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Boogie Fest might not be until June 20, but the perfect stocking stuffer is already out.

Arcola School's SMACK (Students Making A Change with Kindness) Club is once again supporting the Carlyle and District Food Bank with a food drive at the school, making it a Christmas tradition.

Canadian Blood Services will be holding a blood donor clinic in Kipling on Dec. 29. This holiday season Canadians are being encouraged to “wrap the holidays in red this year.

Cathy Burton of Arcola has combined her love of baking with her love of running to help people in need this Christmas-much of it one cupcake at a time.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to 61 calls to service between Friday, Dec. 5, and Thursday, Dec. 11. 911 calls Two 911 calls were received during this time.

Limitless Events Inc., a group of six women interested in raising money and hosting events for people in the area to enjoy are at it again with planning a New Year’s Eve Bash in Arcola at Prairie Place.