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The 2nd Activity for November is to SHOP in REAL LIFE. What does that mean? What this means is to go into our local stores and visit with the business owners. Think about who lives in our community, raise their children in our community and have a business here, support them. Our local businesses are constantly being asked to support our school events from sports posters to Post Prom; they are asked to support youth activities, donate to silent auctions, etc. When you shop online does that store support your local community? Sunday, November 24 is the downtown open houses from 12-4 and November 30th is Small Business Saturday - have you been inside our local stores lately? There are many advantages of shopping in our local stores in real life versus those out of town or online; for one- all the tax money stays right HERE in Benton County. For those of you who already shop local- THANK YOU! Thank you for utilizing our local lawyers, retail shops downtown, restaurants, insurance companies, furniture/appliance stores, woodworking facilities, auto dealerships, gyms, gas stations, etc- THANK YOU! Thank you for finding the value of small-town living.

The 1st Activity for December is- ACT LIKE A KID AGAIN- Have you been sledding, skating, caroling, to a movie, or just so excited for Christmas you couldn’t stand it lately? This is the year to try it again! There are several activities already in the works. Sunday, Dec 1 is Roller Skating at the Skate Center for anyone over 18. Come on out and listen to the songs of your childhood while you reminisce about the good old days. Then on Friday, Dec 6- Happy Time has lined up caroling for ALL ages! Meet us at Farmers Savings Bank starting at 2:30 for some fun times caroling at the local businesses downtown. Sunday, Dec 8 the Just US group is collaborating with Vinton Popcorn and hosting a movie at 6 pm at the High School Auditorium. We can’t tell you what family favorite movie this is but a little elf said you won’t want to miss it!