The Holiday Players are getting in the spirit already, preparing for the group’s musical holiday performance, called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The group, which has its roots in the Home for the Holidays ensemble that performed at FENCE for many years, includes (left to right) Richard Kennedy (tenor), Hollie Swofford (soprano), Mike Greata (bass), Pam McNeil (piano) and Ben Davis (tenor). Not pictured are Tena Greene (soprano), Connie Fry-Cedervall (alto), Cynthia Terwilliger (alto), Manfred Walter (bass), Barbara Tilly (flute), Donis Schweizer (violin), Bill Hague (percussion) and Linda Lee Reynolds (string bass). “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” will be presented at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity. (photo by Barbara Tilly)