http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/ Seven Oaks, SC News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/59c7c1817688a972e646db792979ad40.html It8217;s time to start thinking about your Christmas tree 8212; as in what to do with it now that the holiday is overpIf you are one of the thousands in the Midlands who brought freshcut trees into their homes now it8217;s time to think about how to dispose of thempAnd there are plenty of optionspFor example the Keep the Midlands Beautiful group will again be sponsoring its Grinding of the Greens program Trees are collected and turned into mulch which is then available freep8220;The primary reason is to keep those Christmas trees out of the landfill8221; said Heidi Johnson executive director of Keep the Midlands Beautiful 8220;There8217;s no reason for those to end up there8221; http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/ad84bf413f7a20e3f3a073aa6cd760d1.html Keep the Midlands Beautiful encourages Midlands residents to recycle their Christmas trees from Friday December 26 to Saturday January9 through the annual Grinding of the Greens program http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/0142d2e51d1cd85cbc87c75c99da1993.html Keep the Midlands Beautiful encourages Midlands residents to recycle their Christmas trees from Friday December 26 to Saturday January9 through the annual Grinding of the Greens program http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/5509744cf6f8304a980e4e2309ba1107.html The presents are unwrapped and the lights are unplugged but now it8217;s time to decide what to do with your tree Recycle itpKeep the Midlands Beautiful a nonprofit organization encourages residents to take advantage of the strongGrinding of the Greens strongprogram and recycle trees through Jan 9pGrinding of the Greens keeps Christmas trees from the landfills by turning your pines and firs into mulch for yards gardens and public spaces throughout the MidlandspLive trees can be dropped off at any of the nine grind sites listed below but before you take your tree be sure to remove the tinsel lights ornaments and tree stand Also remove the tree from the bag and take off any string wires or tiespAt this time wreaths garland and other greenery are not accepted http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/c6d7f504c04734a5cca5b389fd22e266.html 8220;A VISION UNFOLDING8221;:7 pm Friday at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church 5637 Old Bush River Road Adult and children8217;s choirs praise teams followed by a coffee house Both events are free; child care will be available for ages 2 and younger 803 7721000SMITHSIMS FAMILY REUNION CHRISTMAS CONCERT:7 pm Friday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church 1000 Old Bluff Road Hopkins Free concert will feature gospel group Rejoice and Champ Anderson a local recording artist and lead singer with the Bible Way Church of Atlas Road Choir 8220;TONIGHT HEAVEN TOUCHES EARTH8221;:6 pm Sunday at 2204 Park St; presentation by the Park Street Church Celebration Choir 803 2526434; wwwparkstreetbaptistorg8220;MARY8217;S STORY 8212; SILENT NIGHT A HOLY NIGHT8221;:7 pm Friday at Zion Mill Creek Baptist Church 97 Mill Creek Parkway Presented by the Women8217;s Fellowship Ministry Other holiday events include the Youth Christmas production 1 pm Sunday Christmas at the Creek 10 am Thursday Dec 25; service will feature the ZMC music and dance ministries 803 7762250; wwwzionmillcreekcomCHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND CONCERT:3 pm Sunday at Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church 258 Old Bluff Road Hopkins 803 6957522CHRISTMAS PLAY:6:30 pm Wednesday at New William Street Baptist Church 5408 Middleton St 803 7350140 http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/505f1a6798375cb700a3f21170a84094.html MUSIC PAGEANTSA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA:6 pm Saturday; 9 and 11 am Sunday at Christian Life Church 2700 Bush River Road Lights music and drama featuring the Kids Choir Adult Choir Youth Choir and Master Commission Students 803 7984488; wwwchristianlifecolumbiacomTHE MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMAS:6 pm Saturday and Sunday Dec 13 14 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church 6952 St Andrews Road Classic Christmas carols performed by the chancel choir and orchestra wwwsapcnetIMAGES OF CHRISTMAS:7 pm Sunday at Riverland Hills Baptist Church 201 Lake Murray Blvd Irmo Free event will feature the professional piano duo of Nielson and Young the 130voice Riverland Hills choir and orchestra Doors open at 6:15 pm wwwriverlandhillsorgANGEL VOICES:Holiday concert series by the Arpad Darazs Singers Free performances will be 4 pm Sunday at St Timothy8217;s Episcopal Church 900 Calhoun St; 7 pm Tuesday in the chapel at Still Hopes Retirement Community One Still Hopes Drive West Columbia; and 4 pm Sunday Dec 14 at St Mary8217;s Episcopal Church 170 St Andrews Road wwwadsingersorg http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/3d27036a3784319667e5632e5e39e82a.html A CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA:6 pm Saturday Dec 6; 9 and 11 am Sunday Dec 7 at Christian Life Church 2700 Bush River Road Lights music and drama featuring the Kids Choir Adult Choir Youth Choir and Master Commission Students 803 7984488; wwwchristianlifecolumbiacomANGEL VOICES:Holiday concert series by the Arpad Darazs Singers Free performances will be 4 pm Sunday Dec 7 at St Timothy8217;s Episcopal Church 900 Calhoun St; 7 pm Tuesday Dec 9 in the chapel at Still Hopes Retirement Community One Still Hopes Drive West Columbia; and 4 pm Sunday Dec 14 at St Mary8217;s Episcopal Church 170 St Andrews Road wwwadsingersorgSONGS OF THE SEASON FROM AROUND THE WORLD:Lessons and Carols 7:15 pm Saturday Dec 6 at St Peter8217;s Catholic Church 1529 Assembly St Preconcert reception 6:45 pm in Neglia Hall 803 7790036LEXINGTON COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY:Holiday concerts 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday Dec 5 6 at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church 5503 Sunset Blvd Lexington Adults 15; 12 for ages 65 and older; 5 for students; tickets available one hour before each concert or can be purchased in advance at First Community Bank of Lexington Scott8217;s Furniture Carpet One and Unisex Styles of Lexington 803 3598794; wwwlexcochoralsocorgFESTIVALS AND BAZAARS http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/south-carolina/seven-oaks/content/93801c6977f53b1bcc9798cbfcf5593b.html A Bluffton committee recommended on Tuesday giving an old town resident more than 6600 to continue running his golfcart tours around the historic district