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Runners and walkers hit the streets on Thanksgiving

By Photos by Julie Reichle | November 27, 2020

COVID may have cancelled the official Turkey Trot, but small groups improvised their own courses Thursday morning.

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Piedmont counts its blessings and celebrates “Small Thanksgiving”

By Photos and interviews by Tess Reichle | November 27, 2020

Young and old prepped for a pared down holiday and were grateful for family and friends.

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Must-see TV! Annual tree lighting ceremony hosted by Beautification Foundation on KCOM

By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | November 27, 2020

Mayor Bob McBain's holiday greeting, Santa, seasonal songs from the PHS Troubadours can all be enjoyed virtually on Wed, Dec 2 at 7 pm.

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‘Tis the season to donate to Toys for Tots

By Exedra Staff | November 26, 2020

The Piedmont Fire Department is accepting contactless donations only in a bin in front of City Hall through Dec. 15.

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Meet the new interim minister of Piedmont Community Church

By Chris Treadway | November 24, 2020

Dr. Steve Schibsted has his work cut out for him -- sustaining faith and togetherness in a pandemic, and helping the church chart a course forward.

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Piedmont Climate Challenge December raffle

By Nate Redinbo | CivicSpark Fellow, City of Piedmont | November 24, 2020

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Student-run org provides holiday gifts for families in need

By Ella Vo | Vice President, More than Just Me | November 24, 2020

"More than Just Me" offers donors the opportunity to make holidays a little brighter for families who are going through an extremely difficult time.

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Safe Thanksgiving: College kids, gatherings, best practices and more

By Exedra Staff | November 20, 2020

Here's a look at recent guidance from experts around the country regarding the best (and most realistic) ways to manage this Thanksgiving week.

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Don’t let COVID stop the fight against cancer, says Holly Ball co-chair

By Jenna Caldwell, Holly Ball Chair | November 20, 2020

Please join the virtual event on Friday, Dec 4 and enjoy to-go dinners, signature cocktails, a raffle and more.

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Turkey Trot pivots to virtual scavenger hunt challenge

By Damin Esper | November 20, 2020

When normally 3,000 participants would be running the course on Thanksgiving Day, this year involves spotting sponsored signs around town, and doing any 5K that appeals.