Huge Crowds at Holiday in Haywood

Over 1,000 people walked through the doors of the Wyatt Duke National Guard Armory this weekend for Holiday in Haywood. Christmas music was playing, prices were right, Santa was a big hit with the kids and everyone seemed to enjoy their time there.

The merchants are already talking about next year's event, so there is not doubt that this was just the first of what is sure to become an annual event.

Did you attend? What did you think?

Holiday in Haywood

This weekend is it. The biggest shopping event of the season. If you can't find something for everyone on your list at "Holiday in Haywood," then they don't need it. Sounds like a commercial, doesn't it? Maybe that's a little extreme but I'm looking forward to a huge selection of one-of-a-kind gifts that literally can't be found anywhere else.

I have my concerns about the economy just like you do, and what better reason can you think of than to at least try to shop locally. Wouldn't it be spectacular if all the merchants were to sell out?

I simply hope that everyone will come out to the National Guard Armory and see what's happening this weekend. It's all inside, so if the weather is "frightful" - the shopping inside will be "delightful." Let's just hope it "doesn't snow," "doesn't snow," "doesn't snow."

Friday 5-9 p.m.; Satuday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m.

See ya there!

"Trick or Treat with Me" Success

I am sorry that I was not able to be in town last Friday night to see all the children who took advantage of the “Trick or Treat with Me” event planned by local merchants. I hear there was an excellent turn out and many business people were scrambling to find more candy.

I can foresee a new tradition in Brownsville. And why not, it gives merchants the perfect opportunity to give back to the community and provides a safe atmosphere for children to enjoy the Halloween holiday. I’ve also heard many parents who were very appreciative.

Two suggestions I have been told over and over are: start earlier and get more businesses to participate. What are your thoughts?

Does anyone have a good guesstimate as to just how many children did participate?