WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) - The City of Wetumpka is planning a New Year's Eve bash for Decemeber 31, 2011. The event will take place at the Elmore County Court House starting at 9:30pm.

The event will kick off with recognition of Prisoners of War or those Missing in Action.

At 10:00pm music will be provided by Khamera.

The city will take part in celebrating the NYC Ball Drop at 11:00pm followed by more music.

The night will culminate with the Centrat Time Zone's move into 2012 with an 11:59pm countdown for fireworks!

Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens January 1, 2012. The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2013-2014 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 1 - Feb. 15, 2012. The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only.
 
All eligible entries will be on display February 24, 2012, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107. Following the showing, three judges from the fields of art, ornithology and wildlife conservation will select the winning waterfowl art.
 
“Like the federal waterfowl stamp, revenues from the sale of Alabama stamps are used to procure, establish or improve migratory waterfowl habitat,” said N. Gunter Guy, Jr., Conservation Commissioner.

The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre is hosting the Montgomery Youth Orchestra's Winter Concert this Saturday, December 10th at 1:00 p.m. 

The concert will feature a variety of music from both the classical and pops repertoires. The ensemble boasts nearly 90 junior and senior high school members from across the central Alabama area.

The Symphony League sponsors this concert and it is an excellent opportunity for young listeners to experience the excitement of a live orchestra concert.  This family friendly event is free and open to the public.

Source:  Montgomery Performing Arts Centre