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size=3> </FONT><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3>Holiday Open House, Open
Late on December 13</FONT></FONT>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3>More than fifty
locally-owned businesses in downtown Moscow will stay open until 9pm with
snacks, live music, free samples and specials to welcome holiday visitors on
Thursday, December 13. The event, Downtown Open House, Open Late, is sponsored
by Buy Local Moscow to showcase the unique locally-owned shopping options in
Moscow. </FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3>Everyone is
invited -- bring the entire family downtown, walk from store to store and join
in the fun. The participating <FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3><SPAN
lang=en-US>businesses will provide excitement, music and holiday treats to share
the holiday spirit.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3>Thirty-three
downtown shops will host displays and demonstrations from 19 other Moscow
businesses, for a total of 52 participating local businesses. A complete listing
of the participating businesses and the scheduled events is available on posters
in participating shops and on the group's website at <A
href="http://www.buylocalmoscow.com/">www.buylocalmoscow.com</A>.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=3>Buy Local Moscow
is a recently-formed community organization of 75 locally-owned independent
businesses. Moscow continues to be a vibrant community because these businesses
reinvest their profits locally, donate consistently to local programs, maintain
diverse product choices, and strengthen Moscow’s unique character.
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