HO, HO, HO-ing we go into December on this sleigh ride of gift shopping and event attending, and we’ve got lots of fun ways to continue to celebrate the holiday season, on and off the slopes.
If you haven’t stopped by the eighth annual Festival of Trees yet at the former Dress Barn at 2 Common Court, today is your last day to take in all of the beautifully decorated trees.
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