City of
Sumter  Newsletter
December 2016
In This Issue
City of Sumter Holiday Schedule
Christmas and New Year's

All administrative offices will be closed:

Friday, December 23
Monday, December 26
Tuesday, December 27
Monday, January 2 

However, public safety offices and sanitation services, including trash, recycling and yard debris will continue on a regular schedule.
Special Holiday Hours
Palmetto Tennis Center

December 24 - 10 AM-4 PM
December 25 - Closed
December 26 - Close at 4 PM
January 1 - 1:30 - 4 PM
January 2 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Gift cards available from the PTC... for fun, learning or merchandise! Call or stop by today,  (803) 774-3969.

Holiday Safety Tips

Sumter Fire Department

  • If you have a live Christmas tree, make sure it's properly watered everyday to prevent it from drying out.
  • Make sure you are using grounded extension cords with three prongs for lights.
  • When using space heaters, there needs to be a three foot clearance on all sides.
  • Every home should have a working smoke detector. Households that use a fireplace or wood-burning stove should also have a carbon monoxide detector.
Need a smoke or carbon monoxide detector? Call the Sumter Fire Department, 803-436-2600 for more information.

From left to right: Mayor McElveen, Beauchamp, Wilder and Dr. Baker
Mayor's Christmas Card Contest Winner's Announced
Mayor Joe McElveen

Congratulations to  Chloe Beauchamp at Alice Drive Middle School and Jaden Wilder at Wilder Elementary School.

They were chosen as the top winners of the 2016 Mayor's Christmas Card Contest!

A special thanks to our partners Sumter School District and FTC as well as the more than 500 children who submitted their beautiful artwork.
Grinding of the Greens
Recycling Program
 
Sumter's  Grinding of the Greens  recycling Christmas tree program will begin soon after the New Year. 

If you have a live tree, please check our website or social media next week for updates on how to recycle your tree.
Give 'Em the Gift of Grub
Sumter Green
  • Food Trucks
  • Craft Beer
  • Music
Tickets to Sumter Green's March 4, 2017 fundraising event Untapped are a great idea this holiday season. Get them online!

www.sumtergreen.org
Give the Gift of Entertainment
Sumter Opera House

Need a gift for that special someone? Sumter Opera House Gift Certificates make a great holiday gift!

To purchase tickets or a gift certificate call 803-436-2616.

www.sumteroperahouse.com
Fantasy of Lights
Through Saturday, December 31

Swan Lake Iris Gardens
Sunday-Thursday 5-9 PM
Friday & Saturdays 5-10 PM)...   more

 
Festival of Trees on Main Street
Through Saturday, December 31

Nearly 50 trees adorn Downtown Sumter storefronts this holiday season (Main and Liberty Streets)! Thank you to our business partners and The Tuomey Foundation for expanding this holiday tradition.

For more information, please click here for The Tuomey Foundation Facebook page.
Cinema Series
Sumter Opera House

January 19 - Labyrinth
February 14 - An Officer and a Gentleman
March 16 - E.T.
April 20 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
May 18 - Gone with the Wind

All movies begin at 7 PM

$5 per movie or 5 movies for $20

For more information, visit the box office at 21 N. Main Street or call ( 803) 436.2616.

Are you hosting a Community Event?
2017 

Do you have a 2017 community-wide event? Looking for some free advertisement for that event? Enter your event online at http://www.sumtersc.gov/calendar-of-events-guidelines to be considered for the official City of Sumter Community Events Calendar.