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This just in from Becky and Bob at the Quitman Community Theatre. . .

We wanted to take this opportunity to publicize Dave Nelm's upcoming comedy/hypnosis show on Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman.

Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

We have seen a video of one of Dave's earlier hypnosis shows, and it was a laugh riot!  We can't wait to see him do his thing in person.

Mark your calendars and join us on the 2nd for a fun-filled event.

The 7th Bonnie Blue Ball will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the newly renovated City Auditorium.  The event will honor the birthdays of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. 

Authentic music, manners and dances of the era lets everyone "time travel" back over a century.  The band will be the popular 12th Louisiana from  Monroe, LA.

Additional details will be coming soon. 

For information, contact Karl and Nancy Falster at 903-629-3034.

Lyndi, at Ladles to Linens and Jackie at Liefies are leading the charge to get folks downtown to participate in the American Express Small Business Saturday.  Here's the scoop. . .

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday.  Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small(sm) on Nov 26th.  If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge.

American Express wants to help you make a difference.  Get a one-time $25 statement credit when you register an eligible American Express® Card and use that Card for a purchase of $25 or more at a small business on November 26th. Registration is limited.

Ladles To Linens is happy to announce that we are participating in Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011. Register your card by clicking the link below.

www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday

The Best Christmas Pagaent Ever, written by Barbara Robinson, is directed by Maryann Miller and features a lively bunch of Winnsboro Young Players. 

This is fun comedy about the 'worst kids in town' experiencing the Christmas Story for the first time.  

Performances:

Friday, Dec. 2 & 9,
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10
7 pm

Sunday Matinees Dec. 4 & 11
2 pm

Tickets: $10 adult, $5 kids & seniors.

Winnsboro Center for the Arts
200 North Market Street
Winnsboro, Texas 75494
903-342-0686
www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

The Cypress Springs Tree and Berry Farm, in Scroggins, near Winnsboro, will give your family an outdoor adventure that will live in their memories for a lifetime.

Imagine hopping on a trailer pulled by a tractor through the woods.  Keep an eye out for the “prefect” tree.  Then hop off, get your bow saw from the driver and claim your tree.

Shop for holidays gifts and snacks while enjoying free coffee or spiced tea at the Cabin Craft Gift Shop.  There's a pavilion and picnic area for those who bring their own cooking supplies.

Open Weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Opening Day is Friday, Nov. 25th, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sundays Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Weekday wagon rides by appointment.

Cypress Spring Tree and Berry Farm
570 County Road SE 4345, Scroggins, TX 75480
1 903.860.2767
www.cstreeandberry.com

Scott's Pharmacy turns into a shopping wonderland every Christmas, but this year, the dazzling assortment of gifts seems more enticing than ever.

The options for gift-giving range from jewelry and stylish women's accessories (nab those jeweled flip-flops!) to gifts for younger girls.

But that's only the start.  Scott and Melanie feature many faith-based gift items, including stunningly beautiful crosses for the home.  Candles, plaques and decorative items make shopping easy and, dare I say, joyful.

While the gifts help you make memories, the staff at the Photo Hut can help you keep the memories that you capture throughout the holiday season.

The frame selection is extensive.  Hint:  a favorite photo in a frame is one way to make favorite friends and relatives smile!

Scott’s Pharmacy
211 East Coke Road
Winnsboro, Texas
903-342-3669
www.scottspharmacy.com

This year's Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 am - 11 am along the traditional parade route on Main Street.

The theme this year is "A Homemade Christmas."

This is always a a fun event with all the charm that makes small town parades so special.  The kids are wide-eyed and the seniors smile as they sit in their lawn chairs to watch the decorated cars, floats, tractors, horses, band and cheerleaders and even tractors and ATVs roll by.

Here are some pictures from the 2010 parade. . .

Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce
100 E Broadway
Winnsboro, TX 75494.
(903) 342-3666
www.winnsboro.com

Oaklea Mansion displays one
of the Texas State historical markers.

During the monthly board meeting of the Winnsboro Economic Development Corporation today (Nov. 15, 2011), it was reported that Main Street has achieved State and National recognition. . .

"The Texas Historical Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have recognized the City of Winnsboro as one of 55 national Main Street cities from Texas.  National Recognition is the highest honor a Main Street City can receive in the program."

Mount Vernon Music presents "Tribute to Broadway!" on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 3 pm in Mount Vernon Music Hall, 402 Leftwich St. at Yates St. in Mt. Vernon. 

Shelly Irvin, soprano, tenor Elias Traverse and pianist Steven Harlos will perform Broadway favorites and unforgettable tunes from the world of musical theater

Tickets are $10 for MVM members, $15 for non-members. Students are admitted free. (Eighth grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.)

For more information call Mount Vernon Music at 903-563-3780, or visit www.mountvernonmusic.org.  

There are so many ways to enjoy the holidays in Winnsboro! 

#1 It's a wonderful break from the everyday pressures of life.  There are winding back roads to explore, which is a sure-fire way to let go of stress and grab hold of nature.  Lots of photo ops, too!

#2 We have a large number of restaurants, both in the historic downtown district and in the commercial corridor along Hwy 515 (Coke Rd.).

#3 Shopping is great at independently owned shops, whose owners are typically in the stores to help you shop.

#4 Every parking spot in Winnsboro is free.  No paid parking lots.  No meters. 

#5 Downtown is constantly in a state of renovation, which is due to our participation in the Main Street Program under the Texas Historical Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  We have just received national recognition as one of 55 National Main Street Cities in Texas.

#6 As one of the first designated Cultural Arts Districts, our Main Street area is where much of the art and music can be found. This area attracts many artists, writers, musicians and actors.  Plus we enjoy entertainers from around the state and even some international performers on tour.

#7 We have trees and lakes.  By trees, I mean towering pines (this is the Piney Woods after all) as well as stately oaks, maples and aging magnolia trees, among others.  We're within a short distance of Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Fork, in addition to smaller lakes, including Lake Winnsboro.

#8 We're only about 100 miles from Dallas.  It's an ideal day trip that will take less than a tank of gas from the Metroplex to Winnsboro and back.

#9 You can cut your own Christmas Tree.  More details here.

#10 If you happen to be here on Sat., Dec. 3 at 10 am, you can watch the annual parade with this year's "A Homemade Christmas" theme.  It's not the Adolphus parade, but the kids, parents and grandparents wouldn't miss it!