Holiday Open House showcases downtown stores
Friday, Dec. 2, Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful, a Main Street program that operates in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center of Waynesburg, held its annual event, the Holiday Open House, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Many people came to the event, including students from Waynesburg University. Tr“This is my first time here,” he said. “I like it.”
There were burn barrels to warm cold hands along with live music to entertain people along the road. In addition, many shops offered free cookies.
one of many events of the evening. The wagon rides, compliments of two large horses, were free, and lines did not close until 8 pm.
Santa sat on the courthouse steps as another main event for families. McMillen Photography took free photos of kids and families with Santa. Behind Santa stood a large Christmas tree, decorated with bright and colorful lights on the steps of the Courthouse.
Free caricature drawings, which were also sponsored by Greene County Tourism, attracted long lines, and not far from there, Flix on Brix was occurring, where movies played on the side of brick buildings.
Two Lippencott Alpacas played a part in the evening, and they huddled up close to ward off the cold weather, while three rabbits were also a part of the evening.
“I got to pet bunnies and see alpacas, so it is a good time,” said Rachael Crosbie, a Waynesburg University sophomore.
Shops participated in the Decorated Window Contest, sponsored by Community Bank, and the windows were quite a beautiful sight, ornamented with Christmas lights, trees, holly and other holiday decorations.
The Community Foundation Office on East High Street offered free childrenís crafts and a free gift wrap center. Many shops and organizations, including 5 Kidz Kandy, Artbeat and B&B Jewelry and Beads, were also part of the event.