I borrowed this schedule
from the Courier site online:
Friday, Dec. 6
All day, until 9 p.m. - Holiday
shopping EXTRAVAGANZA at downtown Camden shops!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Windsor
Chairmakers Open House and Cabinetmaker's Sale - Join us for our annual Open
House and Showroom Sale. This year, we will host a Cabinetmaker's sale in our
Workshop with one-of-a- kind wooden jewelry boxes, candle and wall boxes and
cabinets. 2596 Atlantic Highway (Route 1) Lincolnville Beach - 6 miles north of
Camden.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Camden
Merchants Showcase Holiday Open House. Come on in and sign up to win a basket
filled to the brim by our creative merchants. A $100 value. 10 Mechanic St.,
Camden. 236-6010
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Twice Upon A
Dream welcomes you to join the fight against hunger. Bring in any nonperishable
food item(s) for the food bank and receive 20 percent off your entire purchase.
Give a gift as you buy a gift! We are conveniently located “uptown” at 56 Elm
St.
Noon – A lunchtime piano and flute
interlude for the holiday season, presented by Steve Weston and Amy Maier, in
the First Congregational Church sanctuary, 55 Elm St., Camden. Free of charge;
donations gratefully accepted in support of the Friends of Music concert
series. FMI, call 236-4821.
5 to 5:30 p.m. - Santa arrives in
West Rockport at Midcoast Recreation Center, Route 90, West Rockport
4:30 to 6 p.m. - Opening Reception,
Camden Public Library. Holiday selections performed by CHRHS vocal and
instrumental students. Bring new or like-new hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves
to decorate the hat and mitten tree.
6:30 to 8 p.m. - Thomas Michaels
Designers will host a Holiday Wine & Cheese Pairing in the gallery. Come
view beautiful gemstones specimens and new pieces in time for the holidays.
Thomas Michaels Designers, Elm Street, Camden.
6 p.m. - Christmas by the Sea Parade
begins on Union Street, Camden. Come and see what’s new as the parade travels
through town to the tree lighting!
6 to 8 p.m. - Holiday Open House at
Camden National Bank with horse and carriage rides at the Chestnut Street
entrance. Warm up inside with cookies, hot cocoa and holiday music. Camden
National Bank, 2 Elm St., Camden. 236-8821
6:30 to 9 p.m. - A Walk Through
Bethlehem, Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Camden. Experience the First
Christmas. Walk the streets of Bethlehem, listen to the characters’ stories and
visit the stable where Christ was born. 236-2195.
6:45 p.m. - Santa presides at the
Community Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Harbor Park. Hot drinks provided by Camden
Lions Club.
7:30 p.m. - The Nutcracker, Atlantic
Ballet Company's full length version of this magical Holiday production.
Tickets $20 adults, $14 children 12 & under/seniors at HAV II (Camden), The
Reading Corner, (Rockland), Opera House video (Belfast) & Personal Bookshop
(Thomaston). Day of the Show at Camden Opera House 29 Elm St., Camden.
236-7963.
Saturday, Dec. 7
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Rockport Garden
Club Holly Berry Fair, Rockport Opera House. Beautifully decorated gingerbread
houses, mussel shell trees. Our 'Craft Boutique' has handcrafted items and
hostess gifts. The Cook's Corner is filled with kitchen treasures. Also,
sparkling vintage and costume jewelry, Grandma's Attic, scrumptious baked
goods, and 'Appetizer Alley' for your holiday entertaining. FMI: 594-4449.
9 a.m. - Thomas F. Chester Memorial
Frozen 5K. Registration 9 a.m., Race 10 a.m. Point Lookout, Route 1, Northport.
West Bay Rotary sponsors this challenging run to support ALS charity. Men’s and
women’s divisions. Race proceeds and business/individual sponsorship donations
go directly to ALS. 975-0134 or frozen5k.com
9 a.m. to noon - Beltie Holiday at
Aldermere Farm. Spend some time at Aldermere Farm learning about and visiting
with the calves and making Beltie holiday crafts to take home. Shop for holiday
Beltie items, enjoy refreshments and learn about how you can get involved at
Aldermere Farm and the Erickson Fields Preserve! Baked goods will be for sale
to help support the Aldermere Achievers 4-H club. Free. aldermere.org
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.- Holiday Craft
Market and Open House at Windward Gardens. Join us for an exceptional craft
sale, scrumptious holiday foods. 105 Mechanic St., Camden. 236-4197.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - First
Congregational Church Local Artisan Fair- From fabric arts, to original
handmade glass beads, to delicious jams and jellies, browse through a
glittering array of locally made crafts! It’s a great opportunity to find that
one of a kind gift, or maybe something to fortify yourself for the holiday
season! Don’t miss this annual event. Call the church at 236-4821 for more
information.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Indulge in the
Sights and Smells of Christmas at Hoboken Gardens Annual Holiday Open House in
Rockport. Hoboken Gardens offers beautiful gifts, holiday wreaths and décor
along with special sales, refreshments, mulled cider and special events.
9:30 a.m. - Santa arrives by boat at
Rockport Harbor! Free photos with Santa at Rockport Marine made possible by
photographer Mark Haskell.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Holiday Bazaar
at Merryspring. Rosemary and other plants, seasonal greens, plain and decorated
wreaths, live arrangements, food gifts, and lots of gifts for holiday giving
and decorating. FMI merryspring.org or 236-2239.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Camden Merchants
Showcase Holiday Open House. Come in and sign up to win a basket filled to the
brim by our creative merchants. A $100 value. 10 Mechanic St., Camden. 236-6010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Windsor
Chairmakers Open House and Cabinetmaker's Sale - Join us for our annual Open
House and Showroom Sale. This year, we will host a Cabinetmaker's sale in our
workshop with one-of-a- kind wooden jewelry boxes, candle and wall boxes and
cabinets. 2596 Atlantic Highway (Route 1) Lincolnville Beach - 6 miles north of
Camden.
11 a.m. - Hartstone Inn Brunch and
Fashion Show, a sumptuous pairing of fashion and food. Exciting new collections
by Leonard’s and brunch. Menu including raspberry parfait with lemon poppy seed
cake, choice of three entrees and assorted desserts. $23.95 per person, come
and join the fun. Hartstone Inn, Elm Street, Camden. FMI 236-4259, reservations
required.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Share the
Christmas spirit at a community reading of the classic story, "A Christmas
Carol" by Charles Dickens, at Planet, 10 Main St., Camden, 236-4410
Noon - Santa arrives by tug boat in
Camden Harbor! Children’s Story Hour with Santa follows at the library.
1 p.m. - Free photos with Santa at
Twice Upon a Dream, 56 Elm St., Camden, made possible by photographer Mark
Haskell.
1 to 4 p.m. - A Victorian Christmas
at the historic Conway House on the grounds of the Camden-Rockport Historical
Society (Route 1, next to Hannaford Shopping Center). Free admission, donations
appreciated. FMI, call 236-2257
3 p.m. - The Nutcracker, Atlantic
Ballet Company's full length version of this magical holiday production.
Tickets $20 adults, $14 children 12 and younger/seniors at HAV II (Camden), The
Reading Corner, (Rockland), Opera House video (Belfast) and Personal Bookshop
(Thomaston). Day of Show at Camden Opera House 29 Elm St., Camden. 236-7963.
4 p.m. - Tree lighting, bonfire and
sing along at Lincolnville Beach. All are welcome. Santa arrives by fire engine
around 4:30 p.m.!
4 p.m. - 'Ringing in the Season' A
Christmas concert at Camden's First Congregational Church, U.C.C., at 55 Elm
St., features 'Choral Bells', 'Joyful Bells', 'Penobscot Bay Ringers', 'Pine
Tree Academy Ringers', and handbell soloist Amy Rollins with Steve Weston on
piano. A musical tribute will be rung to honor veterans on this Pearl Harbor
Day. A 'Massed Ring', directed by Doris Krueger, will conclude the program.
Doors open 3 p.m.; pre-show music starts at 3:30. A free-will offering will
benefit Hospitality House, Midcoast's only shelter. FMI, Leigh Smith, 230-6628
6 p.m. - Fireworks over Camden Harbor.
These fireworks are brought to you and hosted by the Camden Downtown Business
Group. For more information, contact cdbgcamden@gmail.com
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - A Walk Through
Bethlehem, Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Camden. Experience the First Christmas.
Walk the streets of Bethlehem, listen to the characters’ stories, and visit the
stable where Christ was born. 236-2195.
Sunday, Dec. 8
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Indulge in the
Sights and Smells of Christmas at Hoboken Gardens Annual Holiday Open House in
Rockport. Hoboken Gardens offers beautiful gifts, holiday wreaths and décor
along with special sales, refreshments, mulled cider and special events.
1 to 4 p.m. - A Victorian Christmas
at the historic Conway House on the grounds of the Camden-Rockport Historical
Society (Route 1, next to Hannaford Shopping Center) Free admission, donations
appreciated. FMI call 236-2257.
3 p.m. - The Nutcracker, Atlantic
Ballet Company's full length version of this magical holiday production.
Tickets $20 adults, $14 children 12 and younger/seniors at HAV II (Camden), The
Reading Corner, (Rockland), Opera House video (Belfast) and Personal Bookshop
(Thomaston). Day of Show at Camden Opera House 29 Elm St., Camden. 236-7963.
6 p.m. - Christmas in the Country
tree lighting on Union Common with Father Christmas, bonfire, singing carols
and, most importantly, free cookies and hot cocoa.
7 p.m. - Anne Dodson & Friends
26th annual Seasonal Concert. Doors open at 6:30. Camden Congregational Church,
Adults $13 advance / $15 suggested donation at door, Kids (6-12) $6 / $7
suggested donation at door, younger than 6 – free. Reservations: 236-9576.
Tickets: Rock City, Rockland, Owl & Turtle Bookshop, Camden
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