Events in Pana are beginning to reflect the remaining months of the year.  After two events not directly related to the holidays, the Kitchell Park lights come on.  All three plans have room for further involvement from the public, whether by registration, volunteering, or setting up as a vendor.  The series of events have come about and evolved thanks to public input, and organizers hope this will contribute to added success. 

First up is the Pana Market.  It’s scheduled for this Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pana High School.  Pana Pride is the organization responsible for this event and the others.  Their president, Melissa Miller, says 51 vendors have signed up, which is around the typical number.

Anyone who is interested in signing up as a vendor can email the organization at panapride2015@gmail.com.  

A week later, Pana Pride will host a Mother-Son Night.  This event, set for Saturday, November 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pana Christian Church on 6th Street, is meant to compliment the customary Father-Daughter Dance.

After that, attention turns to Kitchell Park for the holiday lights.  November 28 is when the lights will be turned on.  Setup has already begun and will continue on the remaining weekends, and more volunteers are needed to help with the work. 

Pana Pride is accepting donations of displays for the park.  They encourage community members to contact the organization to avoid any duplicates in the course. 

More information on Pana Pride is available at www.panapride.org. 

Melissa Miller appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.