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Blue Ridge Christmas
The merchants of Sperryville will celebrate their third annual Blue Ridge Christmas over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24, 25 and 26. Shops in town and along U.S. 211 west of the village will have special sales of seasonal merchandise and other items, in the country atmosphere of a small rural town. There will be door prizes, refreshments, wreaths, greenery and lots of Christmas cheer, according to the organizers. The event is sponsored by the Sperryville Business Council, which urges everyone to bypass the malls this season, visit Sperryville and "shop the country . way." For more information, call 703-9878521 or 987-8235. County taxes due
County Treasurer Frances Foster reminds residents that their personal property and real estate taxes are due and payable immediately. All taxes not paid on or before Dec. 5 will be subject to a 10perfcent penalty. The Treasurer's Office will be‘llosed on Wednesday, Dec. 6. If you have not received a tax bill, please call the Treasurer's Office, 675-3334. The office is open 8:30 <; m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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