Tonight’s “Hop and Shop” was a wonderful event.  Despite the rain, the   Village was “hopping” as people were “shopping”.  Lots of stores stayed open and the business owners I spoke to said it was a positive event for them.   It takes lots of people to make something like this happen, but a huge shout out to Cynthia Pringle and Martha Kudrinko.  Great leadership, ladies.

The Judges from the Westport Arts Council were out tonight, spending time in front of 18 businesses that had entered the “Windows of Distinction” competition.  Yes, there is a winner – but you will have to wait until tomorrow when the announcement is made during the parade.

The excitement for tomorrow’s Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Westport Lions Club, continues to build.  The weather looks sunny and it should be a perfect day to join in or watch the parade.   Many volunteers have spent time getting floats ready, practicing with their music and getting their costumes made.  Come and join in the fun.  It all begins at 2:00 p.m.

When the parade is over, the choirs from the Westport churches will be moving throughout the downtown singing Christmas Carols.  Please sing along.  The day’s Christmas fun finishes at 5:00 p.m. at the Museum, with the lighting of the Christmas Tree.  Town Hall Councillors will be serving hot apple cider across the street from the museum.

Let there be no doubt, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in our Village.