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Nostalgic Holiday Village Open to Public

The Smith Mountain Lake Democrats invite nostalgia fans, young and old, to enjoy an extensive winter village display beginning December 2, 2023. The village contains more than 50 lighted buildings, urban and rural scenes, moving characters, and a working train.

A special celebration will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 11 am to 5 pm to see the village and enjoy light refreshments with the opportunity to meet Ann and Tom Tavino, who have collected the village items and set up the display every year.

The winter village will be on display at the Democrats’ office, 16483 Moneta Road in Moneta, and can be viewed every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, between 11 am and 3 pm, through December 23, 2023.

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SML Democrats is open to all people of voting age who live in the three counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake: Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania. Some members have property at the lake, but maintain permanent residences elsewhere.

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