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Shop On Island
BIT’s Block Island Historical Society Block Island Sport Shop Block Island Trading Company Building Blocks Diamondblue Surf Shop Full Moon Tide Glass Onion Interstate Navigation Island Bound Islandog Island Free Library Island Mist Jessie Edward’s Studio Koru Eco Spa Littlefield Bee Farm Mahoney’s Marye-Kelley Decoupage Nerium International North Light Fibers Photo Dog Art Gallery Red Right Return Spring Street Gallery Star Department Store Strings & Things Watercolors Wildflowers Boutique
Gift Certificates Atlantic Inn Eli’s Finn’s Seafood National Hotel
Kari Curtis
Holiday Shopping
On and off Block Island
Dine On Island
Bethany’s Airport Diner Block Island Depot Block Island Grocery Channel Marker Club Soda Kimberly’s Old Island Pub Pots & Kettles Food Truck Southeast Light Delights Topside Cafe Yellow Kittens
Shop South County A & B Family Appliances Critter Hut Dove and Distaff Flood Ford Lincoln Highland Farm Jerry’s Paint and Hardware Ocean State Hearing O’Neil’s Package Store Paul Masse Buick/GMC Paul Masse Chevrolet Schwabby’s Wine & Spirits South County Sound & Video Sweeney’s Uncle Sam’s Universal Firearms Valenti Subaru Valenti Toyota Wakefield Liquors Weadweavers
Dine On Mainland The Cooked Goose The Sea Goose
Travel to Island Interstate Navigation New England Airlines
Organizations
Block Island Conservancy Block Island Health Services Block Island Historical Society Friends of the Island Free Library Nature Conservancy The Samaritans
Publications
Ghosts of Block Island
Holiday Shopping A Special Supplement To The Block Island Times
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Extra, Extra! Read all about it!
“Special Edition” and “Hot off the Press” onesies Now available at the Block Island Times! Model: Lincoln Nardini
The Island Free Library Invites You To Join Our
5th Annual Light Night Saturday, November 29 at 5:30 PM Bring your family, join your neighbors and take a stroll through town with your own lantern. We will start at the Library front lawn and end at the Historical Society where refreshments will be served. • Make your own lantern for Light Night at the library. Just stop by anytime in November, including Nov. 29th before 2pm. •
Save the Date for the library’s Annual Holiday Open House December 5th, 5-7pm.
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Fine Clothing
30-50% off all holiday shopping
Mahoney’s Clothier Featuring a full line of Vineyard Vines Block Island’s exclusive dealer
Going on vacation this winter? Get your gear here with the best prices around! Ship Daily • Gift Certificates See our New Winter Line ECG, Merrell, Diamond, Landwau Jackets, Carhartt, Grand Sierra, Woolrich, Trespass, North River, Rope, Columbia
Happy Holidays! Block Island Health Services wishes to thank the following businesses for helping with our fall fund raising efforts. We hope as you consider your holiday shopping, and in the months to come, you will remember these businesses.
Aldo’s Restaurant Attwood Real Estate Ballard Hall Realty Ballard’s Inn and Restaurant Ballard’s Oil Company Block Island Bike and Car Rental Block Island Grocery Cox Properties, LLC Douglas Gilpin, Architect Edward Phillips, Sr. Empire Theater Eylandt Antiques G. Willie Makit Ice Cream Place Island Enterprises/Spring House John Tripler Plumbing and Heating Lamb’s Package Service Mary D’s Nightingale Taxi Marye-Kelley Michel Construction Off Shore Property Poor People’s Pub Red Bird Package Store Robin Langsdorf Photography Spier Construction Wave
231 Water Street • Block Island 401.466.8616
Sweeney’S wine & Spirits
3 Stores Add Up To Savings!
Strings & Things Full Moon Tide Islandog Three stores combined for off-season shopping
Discounts:
Most Items 50% Off Washable Linen Clothing Clay-dyed Hemp Clothing Comfy Cotton Clothing Nautical Home Decor Unique Housewares • Chimes Jewelry•Pet Items•And More!
Fountain Square 466-5666 www.fullmoontide.com
Give the gift of youth and happiness this holiday. Visit your Nerium representative, DJ Horton at Koru Eco Spa for Holiday specials and to learn more!
Koru Signature Sacred Stone Massage... Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday Great sales on gift items for the Shopping Stroll where beauty meets wellness
~401-466-2308~ www.koruecospa.com
Free Delivery to the Boat
• Set up an account and receive 20% off first order (accout set up is free). • 10% off wine by the case Mix and Match! 408 Main Street, Wakefield 401-789-9144
Thanks to All Our Block Island Friends Have a Healthy, Safe & Prosperous New Year
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Firearms
782-486-7265 ~Main St., Wakefield www.universalfirearms.com
Listening Line: 401.272.4044 800.365.4044 samaritansri.org
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WINTER MARKET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 ISLAND FREE LIBRARY 10:00-2:00
Where fashion is always in full bloom
Happy Holidays! 20 - 60% off
Open for the Shopping Stroll! Vera Bradley, Bourbon and Boweties, Escapada
art • jewelery • pottery • indie designs artisan cheeses • boutique foods • crafts hot soup • cider • and lots more!
Visit our online Boutique at: http://wild-flowers-boutique.shoptiques.com 401.466.2006 • wildflowersblockisland@gmail.com 41 Water St, Block Island, RI Like us on
Thanksgiving Sale
VISIT THE NEW BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY EDUCATION CENTER
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November 28th-30th from 5-8 pm will be the 25th annual Block Island Christmas Stroll. The Education Center will be open each night to provide Block Island holiday gifts and serving hot drinks. Conserfest merchandise, MyLife Block Island hats, BIC T-shirts donning the new number 44.70%, and custom BIC Christmas ornaments made from plantable, sustainable seed paper will be available for purchase.
BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY • WELDON’S WAY
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Come to shop, come to eat, come to have fun! Support your local community! Celebrate local excellence!
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Beeswax Candles, Honey and more
Men’s: Black or red shirt M,L,XL $20 each Women’s shirt: Black M,L,XL Baby Onesie (6-12 months) Pink or Navy “Special Edition” or “Hot off the Press” $16 each $5 shipping and handling. Call Kari at 401 466 2222 to order.
To Place Your Order Call 401-466-5364 or toll free 888-466-5364 or Visit our website! www.blockislandhoney.com or stop by the Spring Street Gallery Monday-Saturday: 10-5 p.m.
Let us ship for you... It’s never too late. The efficient Bee Farm elves can ship last minute orders up to Dec. 22. Quantity discounts and custom gift baskets available.
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Visit Us On Dodge Street During the Stroll
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Red Right Return A little bit of everything from island attics.
Dodge Street 466-JUDY Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am - 4pm
Est. 1991 Handmade in USA
Rugs Bags Pillows Lampshades Wallpaper Fine Bed Linens 401-284-1170 info@DoveAndDistaffRugGallery.com www.DoveAndDistaffRugGallery.com
365 Main Street Wakefield, RI 02879
Holiday Sale 30-50% Off
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Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For shipping orders 401.218.5267 (cell) or 401.466.5161 (shop) P.O. Box 404 Block Island, RI 02807
Holiday Special 25% off!
All In Stock Items · Open 11/28-11/30 10-5 p.m. and 12-2, 12-9, 12-16 & 12-23 4- 8 p.m.
233 Dodge Street Block Island, RI www.marye-kelley.com
Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Island Mist
P.O. Box 404 Block Island, RI 02807
orders 401.218.5267 (cell) or 401.466.5161 (shop) Bath For &shipping Body Products
401-466-8833 Luxurious handmade bath products. All natural soaps, candles, teas, etc. Jewelry, pottery, woodworking and more, handcrafted by local artisans.
Come visit us on Chapel Street next to Golddiggers 401-864-5563
Take care of the planet, take care of yourself! Islandmistnaturalproducts.com
Open for the Shopping Stroll! Beautiful jewelry, gifts and clothing • Dodge Street • 401-466-2538
The National Hotel invites you to add a touch of summer and Block Island to your holiday giving. The National Hotel invites you to add a touch of summer and Block Island to your holiday giving. A gift certificate for the hotel or restaurant will be greatly appreciated by family or friend.
A gift certificate for the hotel or restaurant will be greatly appreciated by family or friend. Call 466-2901 or visit: www.blockislandhotels.com
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Island Bound is hosting a booksigning with Everett R. Littlefield, Sr.
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Stop by both of our shops for great selections and great deals!
Please stop in and celebrate with this always entertaining Island Character. We loved this book! You will be transported to another time.
11/28/14 from 11:00-1:00pm & 11/29/14 from 11:00-1:00pm at Island Bound Bookstore. 466-8878 for details
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Salt Pond Shopping Center 91 Pt. Judith Rd Narragansett, RI 401-789-9444
Kingstown Plaza 6637 Post Road North Kingstown, RI 401-886-9494
We deliver to the ferry!
aquarium & pets
THANK YOU for another great year!
FINN’S
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND FISH MARKET
Open House Saturday November 29th 5 pm - 7 pm
Gift Certificates available. Please call 401-662-5391.
Happy Holidays!
Tours and research available by appointment
Jessie Edwards Gallery
Custom Framing and unique and varied gifts to meet all budgets. Open Thanksgiving Weekend for the Christmas Stroll and most Saturdays. 2nd Floor, Post Office Building
Call for hours or appointment: 466-5314 www.JessieEdwardsGallery.com
The 2014 Christmas Stroll is a special supplement to the
Come see our new GALLERY & Museum Store
November 29, 2014 edition of The Block Island Times.
Co-Publishers:....................Fraser Lang/ Betty Rawls Lang
Advertising:........................Betty Rawls Lang and Shane Howrigan Ocean Ave., Box 278, Block Island, RI 02807 Phone: (401) 466-2222 Fax: (401) 466-8804 e-mail: mail@blockislandtimes.com webnews: www.blockislandtimes.com
Advertising Design:...........J.M. Sweinton
Copy Editing:.....................Shane Howrigan, Kari Curtis Production:.........................John Barry
Photographers:....................The staff of the Block Island Times, . ............................................Keith Lang
For Info Call 401-864-4357 or by email at blockhistory@me.com * blockislandhistorical.org
CRUISE WEAR By Interstate The perfect Block Island gifts
T-shirts • Mugs • Ornaments • Hats Canvas Boat Totes! Available on-board, at the snack bar.
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The gift that keeps on haunting. The reprinted Ghosts of Block Island, newly available this year, has the same scary stories told by the same familiar characters, with author’s updates to the original 2005 edition. More Ghosts of Block Island offers more stories! Both books are available at Island Bound, Star Department Store, Block Island Trading Company, and from the author.
Diamond Blue Surf Shop Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am-5pm during the Christmas Stroll! Bridgegate Square Corner of Dodge Street and Corn Neck Road
401-466-3145 Shop online at www.diamondbluebi.com
$14.95 each ©2013 by Frances Huggard Migliaccio
Block Island Trading Company provisions for Holiday time
Have a Block Island Christmas! Join our mailing list
Warm up your holidays with memories of summer fun from the Block Island Trading Company. Great gifts, ornaments, home decor and more. Limited-edition Byers’ Choice Block Island Santa. Ornaments in a multitude of shapes and sizes.
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Highland Farm
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Before you buy your next appliance check us out. We match anyone’s price. Black Friday Specials. Daily Discounts. The ONLY locally owned appliance store in South County. Located at 446 Main Street in downtown Wakefield Call us at (401) 284-4108 Mention this ad and receive free delivery to the ferry.
401-792-8188
Live Christmas Trees Cut Christmas Trees Fresh Mixed Greens Custom Crafted Wreaths & Baskets Garland & Poinsettias Homemade Pies and More! Free delivery to boat Phone orders welcome
Open 7 days 8 am - 8 pm