holiday: It's This Weekend
- 11/28/23 10:17 AM
This Sunday, December 3rd our Town's local businesses will host the annual "Holiday on Main Street". The shops will be decorated and open for Christmas shopping, and revelry. from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some local eateries will be offering discounts on food and gift cards, and one will raffle off a pizza party for 10. Then, at 4 p.m. the annual Christmas Tree and Menora Lighting festivities begin. The local Kwanis club brings their big popcorn maker, the coffee shops donate hot chocolate, coffee, and donuts while the pizza shops donate pizzas. The High School Chorale will be performing Christmas/Holiday songs … (10 comments)
holiday: Holiday Package Safety
- 11/18/23 07:50 AM
Well, here we are at the beginning of the Holiday Season. Thanksgiving is this coming Thursday 23 November. Then 1 month later it's Christmas.
Recently we've seen uncontrolled theft of retail stores by roving bands of marauders. NOW, that has begun to move to delivery vehicles. Just this week our local Police Dept issued guidance to help prevent package theft.
Have a very Happy and safe Thanksgiving and Holiday season … (18 comments)
holiday: Patriots' Day...
- 04/17/23 07:41 AM
No, not this Patriot's Day Yes, this Patriots' Day... ...which commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. The Revolutionary War for our independence was on. Here's a nice short article from the Farmer's Almanac that 'splains the whole story and why we have the Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day. Farmer's Almanac Article So, today, in Massachusetts it's a holiday. It is not a Federal Holiday. Thus, State offices, Municipal offices, Public libraries, and Schools are closed. Everything else is business as usual. So, while you're out showing and listing homes, take some time to reflect on the significance of … (14 comments)
holiday: What a Night...
- 12/08/22 09:56 AM
It was a perfect early December early evening on 4 December 2022 when two (2) annual events took place in our Town of Georgetown, Massachusetts. The first is the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive and Santa Tour hosted by the Georgetown, MA Fire Department.
Here's a little background. In the mid-1990s the Department brought back the tradition where Santa Claus, drives around town spreading cheer and joy while seated on one of the firetrucks. In 2000 they added the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. During these 22 years over 70,000 new unwrapped toys have been donated by the citizens … (20 comments)
holiday: On This Day...
- 11/28/19 06:26 AM
It's here! Thanksgiving Day! There is so much to be thankful for. I am still learning to give thanks for all things and not taking even my next breath for granted.
===> Thanksgiving Card for You <===
On this day I ask you to each stop and say a prayer for our men and women in uniform … (6 comments)
holiday: Tonight is the Night!!
- 12/24/18 08:06 AM
Tonight is the night of our dear Savior's birth. Last minute preparations are being made. For me, 1 showing today then wrap gifts, then off to make visits and partake in holiday cheer. Tonight is our Christmas Eve church service at Byfield Parish Church then lickety-split to ByFaith Fellowship Church where our youngest son attends. For the Christian world, Christmas is a most holy time. A child was born. The only Real Estate available for his birth was in a manger, a place where animals bedded down. His name was called Emmanuel meaning "God with us". He had come to save the world not judge it. This … (16 comments)
holiday: Why is April 19 an Important Day?
- 04/16/18 09:25 AM
19 April 1775 is considered the official beginning of the Revolutionary War. "The Shot Heard Around the World". Patriot's Day is now celebrated on the 3rd Monday of April each year. The Boston Marathon has been incorporated into the activities and ceremonies for the day. Take the time to listen to the stories from letters written.
If you're up for it, there is a reenactment of Paul Revere and William Dawes' famous ride to warn the populace that the British were on the move. The warning bell chimed at 5:30 a.m. The Patriots were prepared and ready at Lexington & Concord. It was at Concord where … (10 comments)
holiday: Wishing All Active Rainers...
- 12/23/16 06:45 AM
...and your families a very Happy Holiday Season. May you each find peace and happiness the season brings with it.
From Pam & I, we wish you each a Blessed and very Merry Christmas and leave you with this thought. I am proud to be a member of Active Rain and interact with the best Realtors® in the country MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS
There is more to life than Real Estate. My intention is to provide not only Real Estate information but items that we all face and experience in our daily journey through life.
This Sunday, December 3rd our Town's local businesses will host the annual "Holiday on Main Street". The shops will be decorated and open for Christmas shopping, and revelry. from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some local eateries will be offering discounts on food and gift cards, and one will raffle off a pizza party for 10. 
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