The Sandbox Singers, a group of youngsters from a local preschool, present their singing program at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce First Friday event Dec. 5. The monthly event, attended by civic leaders and business owners from throughout Bay County, also featured a presentation by BGen. Alain Pelletier, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region Deputy Commander. The general briefed the audience about not only the NORAD Tracks Santa program, but the overall CONR mission as well. (Photo by Mary McHale)