🎄 A Small Town Christmas: Spreading Cheer and Giving Back 🎄
The Town of Woodstock would like to thank everyone who participated in the “Spirit of Christmas” contest during our “A Small Town Christmas” event. Area civic groups, churches, and organizations came together to decorate tents that embodied and exhibited “The Spirit of Christmas,” in honor of their favorite charity or non-profit.
Area families gathered in festive spirit for the annual tree lighting event, which brought its own holiday magic to the heart of Woodstock. The evening also featured a visit from Santa with complimentary photos for all, and charming train rides through the Winter Wonderland, creating lasting memories for everyone who attended.
🎄 A Word About All Our Participants From Mayor Jeff Dodson 🎄
“I want to take a moment to recognize each and every group that participated in this year’s “Small Town Christmas and Spirit of Christmas Awards”, said Mayor Jeff Dodson “You didn’t just decorate tents—you brought the spirit of Christmas to life in a way that left us all in awe.”
Starting with the community pride of the Green Pond Fire & Rescue tent, every tent told a unique story. Groups like New Life Assembly of God and Green Pond Baptist reminded us of the reason and joy of the season, while businesses like Reach Plumbing and John Rich-State Farm showed how much our local organizations care about giving back.
And how could we not smile at the festive flair of Bibb County DHR or the heartwarming efforts of First US Bank? Whether you were here with a church, a business, or a community group, your hard work didn’t go unnoticed.
To all 11 groups: thank you for making Woodstock shine brighter than ever. You’ve proven that when our town comes together, we can make magic happen. We are proud of each of you!
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s contest:
✨ 1st Place: West Alabama Bank
Theme: “Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night.”
🏆 Prize: $1,000 donated to The Grace Place Ministries, Inc.
✨ 2nd Place: Bibb County Probate/Tax Assessor’s Office
Theme: “Tinsel Town General Store”
🏆 Prize: $750 donated to “Shop with a Cop”
✨ 3rd Place: Miss Cahaba Lily Pageant
Theme: “Miss Cahaba Lily’s Sparkle & Sleigh Shop”
🏆 Prize: $500 donated to Miss Cahaba Lily Scholarship Fund
✨ Honorable Mention: Mt. Carmel Youth Group
Theme: “I’m Dreaming of a Pink Christmas”
🏆 Prize: $250 donated to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Youth Group
This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. A special thank you goes to The Kelley Group, whose generosity funded the prizes for the inaugural Spirit of Christmas Awards. We are especially grateful to Kelley Taft, MPA, and Bart Taft, P.E., Principal Engineer, for their dedication to making this event a success.
Special thanks to:
Trackside BBQ
Balloon Mama
Cahaba Event Rentals
Jimmy Mitchell – Photographer
Mike – Caffee Junction Exxon & Subway
Sibley Equipment Company
Amy Elmore & the West Blocton High School Auxiliary Team
From all of us at the Town of Woodstock, thank you for making this event so special. We look forward to seeing even more magic next year!
Woodstock Community Library 