I'd like to take a moment to thank the individuals, organizations and private homeowners who have stepped up to ensure that Herndon's well-loved tradition of a Holiday Homes Tour will continue this year. The Herndon Optimist Club, the Herndon Rotary, the Friends of Laura Ratcliffe and the Herndon Downtown Alliance have all committed to being sponsors for the tour, so plans are well underway.
Dedicated volunteers Diane D'Amico, Barbara Glakas, Patsy Rust, Linda Figg, Mary Burger and Sharon Nachman are working diligently behind the scenes to coordinate and organize the tour but we are still looking for one or two more homes to be part of this year's tour.
If any Observer readers are interested in having their homes considered for inclusion, they can contact me at the Visitor's Center at 703-HERNDON (703-437-6366) and I can give them all the details.
It is heart-warming to know that Herndon can, and will, pull together in efforts like this to carry on our traditions.