Sonya Schmidt Murphy s strong foundation roots her to the little southwest Arkansas town of Magnolia, but she has branches of friends and colleagues that cover the whole state.
Sonya Schmidt Murphy s strong foundation roots her to the little southwest Arkansas town of Magnolia, but she has branches of friends and colleagues that cover the whole state.
Merrytime in Magnolia and the Christmas Market return Saturday to the Magnolia Square. Several activities will be available between 1-5 p.m. The World's Tallest Rocking Horse will offer rides. You may have your pictures taken inside a snow globe. Live entertainment is planned for the Albemarle Stage at Square Park, starting at 1:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa Claus will be taken at the bandstand on the Columbia County Courthouse lawn from 1-5 p.m. Pictures are $5 and will be delivered after the event. Many businesses around the square will be open. Vendors set up outdoors will have unique gifts. CLICK HERE to register as a vendor. The Magnolia Arts Center will have an open studio painting pallet. All are welcome to visit and paint between 1-5 p.m. There is a material fee $3 for poster board, $10 for 8x8 canvas, $12 for 9x12, $15 for 12x12, and $25 for 16x20. Festivities will start on Thursday with story time at Jennifer's on the Square from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Long the gateway to Central Florida during steamboat days, Sanford remains rich in historic architecture and the ways it can serve modern families and businesses.