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SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 28th will be our annual PICNIC IN THE PARK �MEMBERSHIP DRIVE� KICK-OFF @ 6:00 P.M.� Invitations will be sent to members and prospective members this year.� The Vidalia chapter of DAR will be invited for a special ceremony to dedicate the cupola, given to the City of Vidalia by the DAR erected on the Meadows Street Park Gazebo.
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OCTOBER
Fall pole-decorating contest in progress.� The theme FALL/ THANKSGIVING DECOR.� Call for assignment of lamp post or area @ 537-8033.
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TRICK OR TREAT. Tuesday, October 31st Halloween day from 5:00 P.M. � 6:00 P.M. in the Downtown area.� The first 250 children that come to the Meadows St. park will receive a special Trick or Treat Bag.
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COSTUME CONTEST��� 6:15 in the Meadows St. Park
PUMPKIN CONTEST����� 6:15 in the Meadows St. Park (pumpkins will be displayed the week after on the steps of City Hall.)
Fall post �decorating� contest winners to be announced 6:15.� After Trick or Treating, visit FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH�S FALL FESTIVAL 6 �8 P.M.
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NOVEMBER
Veterans Day Picnic, Nov. 11th @ 12:00 in the Meadows St. Park.� We will honor our Veterans with special guests, food and entertainment.
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Christmas Open House, Nov. 19th from 2-5:00 P.M.� Merchants will be open Downtown with refreshments and entertainment.� Stroll the shops and enjoy the magic of DOWNTOWN IS WHAT�S UP!� Something new this year, our merchants will be giving out a letter to Santa for the kids to fill out and put in the mailbox of Santa�s Workshop.� Santa will be making visits during the season to pick up the letters.� Join in the fun for the entire family.
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November 27th a special lighting ceremony will light all the streets at 6:00 P.M.� Come downtown and join us in singing Christmas carols on the street.� Everyone is welcome.� Bring your children to Santa�s Workshop to have pictures made with Santa.
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DECEMBER����
Vidalia Christmas Parade, Saturday Dec. 2nd at 11 A.M.� This will be a day of fun for the entire family.� All merchants will be open with sales for everyone.� Remember... BE A HOMETOWN SHOPPER.
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Saturday December 9th is our Christmas festivities day from 6:00-8:30 P.M.� We will kick off the season with a special Christmas reading at Cambridge Books beginning at 6:00.� Carriage rides touring the Downtown area from the Meadows Street Park will be available.� Santa will be at his workshop along with refreshments provided by Downtown Vidalia Association, Main Street under the gazebo.� Again, merchants are encouraged to stay open for your convenience to shop.
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If you can�t make these events, don�t worry, Santa will be making frequent visits from November 27th through December 24th.� We will post his arrivals as we get them.
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SPONSORED BY THE DOWNTOWN VIDALIA ASSOCIATION, MAIN STREET.
All events will be advertised on radio, newspaper and local TV.� Let�s enjoy a festive Holiday season together.� Our Downtown area will be decorated again this year and we anticipate many visitors.
If you have any questions or would like to join DVA/Main Street, we would love to have you.� Please call Paula Toole at 537-8033 for more details.
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