Come celebrate “Christmas on the Square” Thursday evening, December 4th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. downtown Smithville.
Suzanne Williams, Executive Director of the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce says activities will include an “Open House” at the courthouse, Children’s Train & Inflatables (if weather permits), wonderful music , featuring Thea Tippin, Susie Guerin, and Fluty and the Flutones, and the Smithville First Baptist Church “Signs of Love”, among others inside the newly renovated Lifeworks building on the north side of the square next door to the Chamber office, and great downtown shopping. Justin-Potter Library will present “A Magical Christmas” at 6:00 p.m. featuring a performance by magician Bruce Amato & his “Holiday Magic” show and a special visit from Santa. ยท Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus by Double J Photography will be made from 5 PM to 7 PM in the yellow building next door to the Chamber.
Williams says you have a special invitation to share in the fun. ” Be sure to take advantage of all the great downtown shopping. Businesses will be open extended hours with great gift ideas. It’ll be a wonderful night to get out and visit with friends, shop, and get a lot of nice treats. We invite everyone and hope you’ll come.”
Meanwhile, Shan Burklow says Studio Six Limited will be making free family portraits during Christmas on the Square. ” As you know we’re no longer in Smithville, but we were in business for over eight years in DeKalb County, so to show our thanks we’re going to do free family portraits at Christmas on the Square starting at 6:00 p.m. and we’re giving away the film so you’ll get a cd with a photo release. Bring in your family of up to six people and get a free family picture. We’ll be at the building next to the Chamber of Commerce.”
For more information, call the Chamber office at 597-4163
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