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Planning A Holiday Staycation S INCE MANY HAVE ADJUSTED THEIR HOLIDAY PLANS TO INCLUDE AN EXTENDED STAY AT HOME , HERE ARE SOME SOME IDEAS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR H OLIDAY S TAYCATION ! hether you choose to knock items off your “to- do” list or experience more of the Heart of Ala- bama — there’s plenty here to help you make the most of your time with loved ones during the holidays. F IRST M AKE Y OUR P LAN Staycations need plans. They don't need to be set in stone but you do need a bit of structure so you don't waste the entire week doing nothing. Opt for a blend of planned activities and some spontaneity. Be sure to put tree lighting events, holiday parades and the like on your calendar. And most especially make plans to visit the Montgomery Zoo’s Christmas Lights Festival! A TTEND A N O NLINE L IVE P ERFORMING A RTS P RODUCTION Everyone has been adjusting to a new way of doing things. One adjustment is the opportunity to watch live performance online. Make plans now to view the Alabama Dance Theatre’s annual “Mistletoe” performance Sunday, December 6th at 2 p.m. The Gogue Performing Arts Center also offers virtual performances to enjoy from the comfort of home! 24 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com DESTINATIONS ................................................................................................................................ Don’t forget to add the Montgomery Zoo’s Christmas Lights Festival to your holiday staycation calendar! Enjoy a virtual performance of Alabama Dance Theatre’s “Mistletoe” production. Photograph courtesy of Richard Calmes. W