Columbus, GA -- My dogs, Sassy and Alley, want all of you sensitive, kind-hearted, animal-loving readers to consider sharing your holiday cheer with the furry creatures at PAWS Humane by participating in this year’s Foster for the Holidays program.
It offers shelter pets a chance to be surrounded by a loving family for the holidays. It also gives potential pet owners a commitment-free chance to see if they’re ready to adopt.
If you’re interested, simply fill out an application. Find them online at pawshumane.org and at PAWS, 4900 Milgen Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. Applications are due Wednesday and accepted applicants can preselect their potential foster pets Thursday through Saturday. Holiday pals can be picked up on Monday, Dec. 19 and returned Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Of course if you fall in love with your new friend, a permanent adoption is possible. For more information, call 706-565-0035 ext. 205 or email adopt@pawshumane.org.
Sassy and Alley, both rescue dogs, insist that foster pet parents don’t need to give presents to their new friends. A comfy spot in your cozy home is gift enough! Of course, if you insist on gift-giving, Sassy suggests plush dog toys and Alley has never tasted a Milk-Bone she didn’t love.
Tour of Homes
Struggling with holiday decorating? Me too! Let’s get inspired at Historic Columbus Foundation’s Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday. The self-guided tour includes seven mid-century ranch-style homes throughout the Hilton Heights and Averett Woods neighborhoods. It’s noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets may be purchased on Sunday for $25 at the Mistletoe Market at Clubview Elementary, 2836 Edgewood Road. 706-322-0756
‘The Nutcracker’
For this year’s beloved holiday classic, the Columbus Ballet collaborated with the Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus, Voices of the Valley and dancers from Columbus State University and the Prodigy Dance Centre. Performances are at 7:30 tonight and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bill Heard Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Tickets cost $18-$20. 706-256-3612.
‘Cinderella’
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical version of this fairy tale is performed at 7:30 tonight and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. It continues Dec. 15-18 and Dec. 20-23 at Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. Tickets cost $15-$38. 706-327-3688. Pre-show dinners are set for 6 p.m. Dec. 15-17 and Dec. 22. They cost $16. Princess Parties will be at 1 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 18 and at 6 p.m. Dec. 16-17. They include a Princess Salon session, tea party, tiara, sash, wand, professional photo and gift bag. Cost is $50. Call Danielle Patterson at 706-256-3491 or email dpatterson@ springeroperahouse.org to register. Learn more about the show and get tickets at springeroperahouse.org
'The Polar Express'
This IMAX 3D Experience continues through December at the National Infantry Museum. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 4-12, and free for children under 4. For showtimes, visit nationalinfantrymuseum.com or call 706-685-5800. On Sunday, Dec. 18, a special Pajama Party will take place. At that event, kids can visit with Santa and get a Golden Ticket punched by the conductor. Crafts and cookies for the kids starts at 5 p.m.; the movie starts at 6 p.m. $10; $8 for kids 4-12. Kids 3 and younger get in free.
Hockey
The Cottonmouths play at the Columbus Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and free youth jerseys will be given away to kids under 16. Teachers, take your ID badges to the game and get $5 tickets. There will be a child safety expo on the concourse. Get details at cottonmouths.com.
Dawn Minty can be reached at dminty@ledger-enquirer.com
