Ami Hudson, Tom Warren and Sharron Warren tape their mouths shut to promote "20 Minutes of Quiet." The free workshop will be held Tuesday, Dec. 7 from noon-1 p.m. and again from 7-8 p.m. at Halifax. Register by Friday by calling 476-4111 or by e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and specify noon or 7 p.m. No actual duct tape will be used.

The Halifax-Charlotte County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a Luminary Recognition Ceremony for Military Services on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m., at the Halifax War Memorial, in Halifax. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Red Cross is waiting to hear from you with that kind of information to inscribe a luminary for this ceremony. Help “light up the night” in remembrance of those dedicated to protect our freedom. Deadline for orders is Monday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. Call today: 434-476-5148 or toll free 866-242-8757 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Mailed orders (P.O. Box 1774, Halifax, VA 24558) should specify “In Honor Of or In Memory Of” and Name for Inscription and name, address and telephone number of requester. There is no charge for the Luminary, however, donations will be accepted to further enable the Chapter’s Military Services program which provides national support to ensure that members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families receive timely and reliable emergency communications, case management services and access to emergency financial assistance through the military aid societies 24 hours a day, worldwide.

DURING OPEN HOUSE IN HALIFAX ON SUNDAY — At Garland's Jewelry, Anne Ferguson, left, shows beautiful rings to Martha and Mickey Conner of Virgilina, who were shopping in the Village of Halifax on Sunday. Special hours, discounts and refreshments at the Open House were designed to jump-start the Village's Christmas retail season.

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE MUSEUM — Ralph Hodnett of Halifax, who designed Christmas decorations — including an entire Christmas room — at the South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History, stands with museum visitor Nadine Staten of Clover. Hodnett says he did the work with David Baird and Ray Turner. The museum held a festive open house Sunday afternoon.