Nov. 18: CVDA Meets. The Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA) will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m., in the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. (This meeting was rescheduled from its original Nov. 11 meeting date.) The CVDA manages the process of enhancing downtown's position as the governmental, cultural and economic center of the Greater Lowndes County area. For more information, call (229) 259-3577.

Nov. 18: Community Fraud Awareness Forum: Citizens are invited to attend a Community Fraud Awareness Forum from 6-7 p.m. at the Health Sciences and Business Administration Building, in room 1107, on Valdosta State University's North Campus. This free event, sponsored by VSU, will feature information on how to protect yourself from fraud and other scams during the holiday season. Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Health Sciences and Business Administration Building. For more information, contact VSU Communications Director Thressea H. Boyd at 229-333-2157 or [email protected].

Nov. 20:Valdosta City Council Meets. The Mayor and City Council will meet this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.in the Council Chambers. The meeting is open to the general public. Click here to view the agenda.

Nov. 21:Art After Dark. Art, live entertainment, shopping, great food and more is what you can expect at Art After Dark in Downtown Valdosta, this Friday and on the third Friday of every month, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come see the unique and artsy side of Valdosta. Click here for more details.

SAVE THE DATE

Valdosta Tree Lighting Ceremony-Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m.
Main Street Holiday Open House & Valdosta Parade-Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 10 a.m.
Shop with a Firefighter Program-Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m.
Shop With a Cop Program-Monday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m.
Mayor Brings Cheer to Parkwood-Monday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m.
Lowndes County Bird Supper-Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at 5:30 p.m.