County invited to breakfast with Santa

By Staff
Jason Cannon, FCT Publisher
A local women's group will host their annual Breakfast with Santa and Characters Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 to 11 a.m., at the A.W. Todd Center.
The Potpourri Study Club has hosted the breakfast event for many years to benefit the Russellville city, RES and WES libraries, and will fund a scholarship for a RHS student and a county student.
Last year, the club raised $350 for the Russellville Public Library, and funded two $250 scholarships, Tracie Thompson, club president, said.
"We want to be able to offer more scholarship money and more funds for the local library," Thompson said.
This year's event will include breakfast, and entertainment.
Children will also have the chance to have their picture made with Santa Claus.
Addie Pickett, Shannon Knight, North Alabama Twirlers and other live performances will provide entertainment. Spiderman, Batman, Hello Kitty, Strawberry Shortcake and others will also make guest appearances said Tessa Rushing, Potpourri club member.
Games and door prizes are also part of the event.
Advance tickets are $5 each or can be purchased for $6 at the door.
Advance tickets can be purchased at West Elementary School between 3 and 3:30 p.m., Citizen' Bank, Russellville Library, First Metro Bank, Alabama Central Credit Union or from any Potpourri member.
Event sponsors are: Roger Bedford, Making MemorEZ, Richardson and Associates, Circuit Judge-Elect Terry Dempsey, Gault Signs, Citizen's Bank, Pineapple Cottage in Tuscumbia, Jack's of Russellville, Distinctive Designs, McDonald's of Russellville, Big Star, Backstreet Deli, Russellville Hospital, Good Springs Restaurant, Pilgrim's Place, Baby Boutique, Discount Warehouse, Radio Shack, Roden's, Speedy Pig, Ava's China and Gifts, Hello Gorgeous, Too Sisters, Too Mothers and Others, The Hair Palace, D's Stitches, and District Attorney Joey Rushing.