It’s the beginning of a new year, and plans are under way for the 21st edition of Harborfest. The board of directors and festival staff are proud to announce the kick off of the 2008 ‘Friends of the Festival’ fundraising campaign.

Photographer Mark Knopp will kick off Winterfest weekend with a photo show on Feb. 8 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hannibal Firehouse.

ACT For Youth (Assets Coming Together For Youth) held their first ever “Create A Gift” celebration on Dec. 2 at the Fulton City Hall. Children of all ages had the opportunity to create gifts for their loved ones. Snowflake pins and key chains, stockings, bookmarks, bracelets, wooden bead ornaments and door hangers were among the many crafts enjoyed by the youngsters. The event was free and open to children in grades K-6; however, participants were asked to bring a non-perishable food item. Food collected during the event was donated to the Fulton Jr. High Family Consumer and Science Club.

 The Fulton Universal Pre-Kindergarten program held their first Christmas Concert at the Fulton Education Center for family and friends on Dec. 12.

Area Christmas Eve services

Looking back over the past few year, I am amazed at how far God has brought me. A lot of the things I was afraid of in life are fading away, one by one.