The 40th Pelion Peanut Party was a huge success. Lots of people turned out for the parade, good food, craft vendors, rides and fireworks. During the opening ceremony, the American Legion Post 101 presented Chief John Rebolj with a quilt of valor. Ryan McCabe and Kit Spires also presented Paul Kirby with a certificate from the state House of Representatives for his service over the years. The winners of the parade trophies were Larry’s Laser Engraving (Most Humorous), Pelion Baptist Church (Proud Peanut) and Pelion Elementary School Archery Team (Best Overall). Congratulations to the winners.

Pelion was awarded a grant to upgrade the old Train Station Warehouse. Future plans are to make this structure a museum and a meeting place.

The Pelion walking trail will soon have a new marker honoring D. F. Shumpert, Jr. There will be a ceremony upon installation and the trail will be named for him.

A reminder that the playground is a no-smoking area. Please be respectful of the children and others that frequent the playground.

The second annual Pelion Christmas Parade of Lights will be held on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. There will be a Christmas Market at the Community Center from noon until 6 p.m There will be craft vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, games for the kids, and Santa minis. There will also be a s’mores pit and a hot chocolate bar as well as a hayride and gingerbread decorating.

The Pelion library will host North of 50 on Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. This turkey time crafty program for senior citizens will be held inside. A turkey story will be read and a turkey craft will be made.

The Friends of the Library held a book sale during the Peanut Party and sales were very brisk with profits of $300 going to the library to help with programs and the spring community garden.

The library will host a Bad Art Night – Ugly Sweater Edition on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. This event is for adults.