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On Thursday, I attended the monthly meeting of the Downtown Georgetown Association, of which I am happy to be a member. Like many others who discovered Georgetown, I fell in love with the square on my first visit. It’s a Normal Rockwell painting come to life, a bit of Americana that returns us to days gone by. People here are friendly. You’re guaranteed to be greeted with smiles as you stroll around the square.

Speaking of strolling… The Christmas Stroll will take place on December 1. More than eighty vendors have already signed up for the day, with over 100 expected when the count is final. Don’t forget, the parade time has changed this year. The parade will start at 11 a.m., and the Stroll will continue until 6 p.m. We have something special planned here at Moreland Properties, so please stop by and say hello. Bring the kids!

Even sooner than that, don’t forget about the Lighting of the Square on November 23, the day after Thanksgiving. This is a family event you won’t want to miss! Cari Miller from the Convention and Visitors Bureau of the city came to the meeting to tell us about the city’s preparations for the holidays. The city, the county, and the shopkeepers will all do their part to make sure that the square looks incredibly festive. With the construction wall finally gone, the renovated courthouse will be incredible. Come and enjoy the old-fashioned Christmas feeling, with carolers, cookies, and cocoa. Cari told us about the large tree purchased by the city this year. Each year, they will build on this tree so that it grows and grows. I don’t know what the final goal is, but Cari said that it can grow as high as 100 feet tall!

Check out www.georgetownholiday.com for more information on events for the coming season.