The annual Montana Avenue Holiday Walk is coming Friday evening, November 30. Montana merchants roll out the welcome mat with free music, food, and drinks for the festive event. Last year there were a number of Santa sightings, including one mini Santa and Dad (both unidentified), who stopped by one of the Avenue’s jewelry stores. photo by Dave Quick
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