Magic Of Christmas

This year's theme for the Downtown Covington retail district is "Magic of Christmas." There will be the traditional late shopping hours on Thursdays, visits with Santa, and once again the popular horse drawn carriage rides around the square. Here is a preliminary idea for the signage to be used in Covington. It hasn't been decided on yet, but I thought I'd share it with you here for now. I meet with Ann Huff in the Main Street office in Madison tomorrow to get a sneak peak at what Madison will be doing for the Christmas holiday. I'll tell you what I can afterwards.

Just Wanna Have Fun

Fun in Porterdale & Covington

It seems self-evident, doesn’t it? Fun is what keeps us going through our chaotic lives. We all love to grab a moment of enjoyment when we can. Problem is, it seems to be getting harder to find those moments.

I experienced one last night with friends on Covington Square and later at Amici Italian Cafe. There were 7 of us, all with busy schedules, who managed to converge in the small oasis that is Covington Square Park, and relax with each other for a couple of hours.

Towns like Covington are working hard to provide fun for all of us. Sounds funny - “Working hard to provide fun” but that’s what it takes. Madison, Rutledge, Newborn, Porterdale, Social Circle, Oxford, Mansfield and others know that they can provide a backdrop for friends, fun, and forgetting the stresses of life. Dedicated professionals, business owners and volunteers give their time and ideas to make their communities come to life.

In our high-speed world it’s great to step out of the express lane into one of our charming historic towns that were built around people and community. We are so fortunate to have these treasured places where we can go back in time, if only briefly.

If you are new to social media or want to hear the latest tips and trends, don't miss Nicole's FREE Seminar at Square Perk in Covington on October 21 at 10am. You're sure to learn how to do more with facebook, twitter and youtube. Join in the conversation and pick up a few new ideas. See you there!