Here are three things to know for Friday, Dec. 17:
1. Festival of Lights: Through Dec. 23. Holiday Season at Lu Mil Vineyard. Information: lumilvineyard.com/festival-of-lights.html or 910-866-5819. (READ MORE)
2. High school basketball: Today. South Columbus at East Bladen and West Bladen at East Columbus. JV boys’ games tip at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity girls and varsity boys. (SPORTS)
3. Snakes: Saturday, 10-11 a.m., Jones Lake State Park. Species living in eastern North Carolina. Information: 910-588-4550. (READ MORE)
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