Payson Roundup | Payson, AZ

Jan. 5 Wednesday

• Payson Public Library: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

Jan. 6 Thursday

• Payson Public Library: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

• Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley

• Special service: 6 p.m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church celebrates the Epiphany

• College tips program: 7 p.m., Payson High auditorium

Special Thursday worship service

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, will have a special worship service at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6 to celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. The theme will be, “They’re Still Wise Men.”

For more information, call Pastor Steve DeSanto, (928) 474-5440

College tips program

The GEAR UP grant and the Payson High School guidance office are inviting everyone to attend a special program at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6: Welcome to College - Now How Am I Going to Pay For It?

Believe it or not, the freshman year of high school is the perfect time to start a college financial plan. Experts will be addressing graduation requirements, college entrance requirements and an entire range of financial options available to help pay for college education at the PHS auditorium.

For more information, call Don Heizer in the counseling office, (928) 474-2233; or Kristi Ford, (928) 595-2971.

Jan. 7 Friday

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

• American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion

• Benefit supper: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center, $5

• First Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., various merchants and organization, West. Main, Payson

Benefit supper

The Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center is sponsoring a delicious sausage casserole with vegetable, dinner roll, dessert and beverage for just $5. The benefit supper is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7 at 800 W. Main St.

Guests may dine in or take out. Call (928) 474-4637 for more information. Proceeds go toward the children’s activities fund.

First Friday

The first 2011 First Friday festivities are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7 on historic Main Street in Payson.

Many merchants and organizations will be open late to welcome visitors with special treats, entertainment and deals.