Sights and Sounds of Christmas hosted a Military Appreciation Night on Dec. 7. Masters of ceremonies were Randolph Goodman (Retired US Navy), Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, and John Thomaides (former Mayor of San Marcos), Alpha Pure Water. Also Brian Olson, Premier Cuts (Sights and Sounds staff), Elva Zdeb, San Marcos Embassy Suites (Sights and Sounds staff), Martha Joyce, Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, Alyssa Kutach, Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center (Sights and Sounds staff), and Jude Prather (former US Army), Hays County Veterans Service Officer (Sights and Sounds staff). Photos submitted by Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center
Performing were Central Texas Ballet, Advent Ridge Academy Choir, Dripping Springs Choir, First Class Dance Center, and Gary Job Corps cooking the famous Dutch oven biscuits. For over 30 years Sights and Sounds thousands have been entertained by local groups, games, food, and the nightly visit from Santa Claus.