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Happy Saturday! Go visit underGROUNDS Espresso Bar and get your morning pick me up.

BUD'S HOMEMADE MEATBALL SUB IS BACK! Topped with hot riplet chips and our famous Top Dog house sauce! #budsamericanpub #buds #washmo #2021 #homemade #meatballs

Valentine's Day is just only 9 days away! The Painted Home has gifts for every special person in your life.

The Super Bowl is a perfect excuse to shop local. There are some amazing food specials available right here in downtown Washington that will make your event one to remember. To-go Options (most require pre-order): Cafe Mosaic: Guacamole kits Sugarfire Smoke House: Bacon-wrapped little smokies, chili, wings, ribs, rib ragoon, and ready to go nacho or taco bars... The Nest Boutique Cafe: Party platter grazing boards Hazel's Back Porch: Build your own party starter kit. Pick 3 meats of your choice and add on your favorite sides I.B.Nuts & Fruit Too: Sweet and savory dip mixes, party crackers, sausage, and brats Fairytale Cookie Co.: Grab and go cookies and cookie cakes Dine-In Specials: 1869 Draft Room: Wing special $23 for 25 wings

This week on Why Washmo Wednesday let us tell you about a business that connects the past with the present. Vintage Trader is a retail store in downtown Washington that focuses on restoring and repurposing furniture, home decor, and everything in between! Vintage Trader has been open since 2017, but just recently was purchased by new owners in September 2020. Melissa & Phillip James started as a vendor in May 2018 and now are the proud owners of the business! Phillip started... working in Washington in 2016, and he and Melissa fell in love with the area. They said they decided to become business owners in downtown Washington because "The community is very welcoming and everyone is so nice. We love the older buildings and how Downtown merchants work together to bring more people into the downtown area." Vintage Trader has so many unique finds for your home or any special occasion. Follow them on Facebook to see their new items daily or stop in at 204 Elm Street and welcome the new owners to our community!

Bank of Washington is upgrading!

Holiday Open House starts today! Visit downtown merchants for first dibs on all their Christmas items. Support local businesses while doing your holiday shopping this year!

We know planning for the holidays this year is hard, but let us help! Santa Visits Washington is on December 4th from 5-7 PM. Bring the kiddos down to see Santa & Mrs. Claus, shop for loved ones with items $10 and under, and enjoy sweet treats. This event is free to the community and is being held outdoors with social distancing measures in place. For more information check out the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2707100776218828/

Patio is open all day!!!!!! Today’s lunch special is a sautéed chicken and chanterelle mushroom flatbread $12 Soup of the day is Cream of Chicken and Artichoke with mushrooms and spinach

The last day to purchase tickets to Crawlin' Around The Christmas Tree to receive a t-shirt is quickly approaching on November 12th! This event is on December 5th and spread out over 11 locations in downtown Washington. Follow the link to get yours today: https://www.accelevents.com/e/CrawlinAroundtheChristmasTree... Thank you to our friends at Grey Eagle Distributors for sponsoring this event!

I.B.Nuts & Fruit Too is ready for Christmas!

Why Washmo Wednesday this week highlights a business you must check out this holiday season, and every season! Four Seasons Florist's shop decor changes dramatically with each season and is a must see. Four Season's Florist has been in business for 30 years with 20 plus of those years being in downtown Washington. Julie Prenger has been the owner since 2015, when she inherited the business from Michel Otten. Four Season's Florist is a full service florist along with a shop f...eaturing unique gifts and home décor. They also offer fresh flower arrangements, green plants, silk arrangements, cemetery cones, memorial stones, memorial wind chimes, memorial lanterns, locally crafted pottery, soap and laser engraved earrings. Owner Julie Preger said, "We love downtown Washington for its historic charm and it's quaintness which enables people the chance to leisurely stroll and enjoy life at a slower pace. The local events sponsored by Downtown Washington bring many repeat and new visitors to the area to support the many boutique shops and businesses in the area." Visit Four Seasons Florist this weekend for their Holiday Open House! They will have a sale, a drawing for a gift basket and 20 lucky people each day will get a goodie bag. Hours are: Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, and Sunday 11 AM-3 PM. Can't make it? Follow them on social media for updates on products and sales at Four Seasons Florist!

As you begin Christmas shopping for loved ones this holiday season please remember to shop local! Here are 5 ways to support small all season long.

Schroeder Drugs has some fun ornaments to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Our Holiday schedule is a little different this year, but we still have fun planned for both adults and kids this season! All these events are subject to change so make sure you follow our page for all updates on upcoming events downtown! The Annual Holiday Parade of Lights will be held on November 27th at 6 PM. Floats will light up the town during this parade that goes through downtown Washington! Santa Visits Washington is on December 4th from 5-7 PM. Bring the kiddos dow...n to the Farmers' Market to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, shop for their loved ones with items $10 and under, and enjoy sweet treats! This event is free to the community. On December 5th we have a festive event for adults over 21 years of age. Crawlin' Around The Christmas Tree is a Pub Crawl that will take place spread out over 10 locations in downtown Washington. Support local bars, wineries & breweries while getting in the Christmas spirit! Purchase your tickets here: www.accelevents.com/e/CrawlinAroundtheChristmasTree

There is only 10 more days to purchase your Crawlin' Around The Christmas Tree tickets to receive a t-shirt. Your ticket gets you an awesome t-shirt, specials at 10 locations in downtown Washington and shuttle access. Limited tickets are available and they are going fast! Ticket link: www.accelevents.com/e/CrawlinAroundtheChristmasTree

The decorating has begun in the shop and we are counting down to our VIP Holiday Open House Party! We are kicking off the shopping season with some drinks, yumm...ies, and a giveaway worth over $300! Don’t worry though, it’s not too late to become a VIP Member. Just text TPH to 57838 and follow directions as they come. #holidayopenhouse #vipparty #shopwashmo #shopsmallbusiness #shoppingnearme #downtownwashmo #thepaintedhomewashmo

There's nothing like enjoying the Holiday Parade of Lights in downtown Washington with loved ones! See you November 27th at 6 PM. We are still accepting floats for the parade! If you are interested please email: [email protected] All events are subject to change. Follow our event page for updates!