Holiday 2014
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Holiday Events through New Year's
Enjoy these Calvert County holiday events! “Small Works” Fine Art & Unique Gifts Holiday Show Fri., Nov. 28 – Sun., Dec. 28 (11 a.m.-5p.m.) Artworks@7th Fine Art & Unique Gifts, North Beach.
CSM Chorale Concert Tues., Dec. 9 (All day event) College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bdg. B.
Ornament Show & Sale Mon., Dec. 1 – Wed., Dec. 31 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center.
8th Annual Christmas Market Sat., Dec. 13 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Sunderland.
Brightest Beacon on the Bay: Town of Chesapeake Beach Holiday Lights Mon, Dec. 1 – Wed., Dec. 31 (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) Town of Chesapeake Beach.
Compass Skills: Candy Cane Hunt Sat., Dec. 13 (2-3:30 p.m.) Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby.
Solomons Christmas Walk Fri., Dec. 5 - Saturday Dec. 6 (6-9 p.m.) Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Garden in Lights Fri., Dec. 5 – Sun., Dec.7 (6-9 p.m.) Thurs., Dec. 11 – Tues., Dec. 23 (6-9 p.m.) Fri., Dec. 26 – Sat., Jan. 3 (6-9 p.m.) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell.
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Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshop Sun., Dec. 14 and 21 (11 a.m.-noon) Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Winter Wanders Sat., Dec. 20 (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby. Snow Globe Workshop Mon., Dec. 29 (1-4 p.m.) Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.
Bay Business Group’s Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade Sat., Dec. 6 (noon-1:30 p.m.) Bay Ave. in North Beach.
Noon Year’s Eve Party Wed., Dec. 31 (10 a.m.-noon) Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.
Prince Frederick Holiday Parade Sun., Dec. 7 (2-4 p.m.) Fox Run Shopping Center.
Polar Bear Plunge Thurs. Jan. 1, 2015 at 1p.m. at North Beach.
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Get in the Holiday Spirit! Christmas Tree Sales
Starting Sat. Nov. 30, the Shady Side Community Center will be selling Christmas Trees at the corner of DealeChurchton Road and Shady Side Road across from Christopher's Fine Foods. Offerings include Scotch Pine for only $30.00, Douglas Firs starting at $35.00 and Fresh Wreaths starting at $15.00. The sales lot will be open Mon. – Fri. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds support community events, the building fund and local charitable donations. For further info, please call (410) 867-2599.
Youth Holiday Concert
The Southern Maryland Youth Choir (SMYChoir) will have its inaugural concert, “All is Calm, All is Bright!” a program of seasonal choral music. The performance will be Thurs., Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12; children under 5 are free. Tickets will be available at the door. The choir will be performing a number of festive carols and traditional works, including a choral version of Silent Night arranged by Mary Val Marsh, Shalom Chaverim, an Israeli folk song, and several arrangements from the movie Frozen.
Wreath-Making Workshop
Join in on American Chestnut Land Trust's preparations for the annual Greens Sale on Fri., Dec. 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Warrior's Rest Sanctuary. Learn to create and decorate holiday wreaths. You can choose to join for free, and donate all of your handmade wreaths to the Greens Sale, or you can pay $25 for materials, make at least two wreaths, and take one home with you. Lunch is provided for all registered participants. Visit www.ACLTWEB.org to register!
Holiday Greens Sale and Hayride!
Bring the kids and your holiday spirit! Sat., Dec. 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a hayride and holiday cheer while you shop for fresh decorating greens, wreaths and swags at this year's annual Greens Sale to benefit the Warrior's Rest Sanctuary. Location: ACLT’s Southside Trailhead, 1985 Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic. See you there!
Winter Festival
Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St., Prince Frederick, will host its 50th Annual Winter Festival on Sat. Dec. 6 from 12-6 p.m. Ham & Oyster Dinner - adults $19; children 12 and under $10; children 6 and under free. Dinner includes: fried oysters, ham, candied sweet potatoes, potato salad, green beans, hot homemade biscuits, dessert, coffee or iced tea. Carry out available. Youth group will also be selling ice cream sundaes. Check out the
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Country Store, Attic Treasures, Baked Goods and Craft tables. Also for sale Gourmet cupcakes, wreaths, fruitcakes and nuts! Info (410) 535-1782.
Holiday Open House
At the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum on Sun., Dec. 7 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Stop by to see the depot all dressed up for the holidays! Free! Public welcome!
Gingerbread Workshops
Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian will be offering two Gingerbread Workshops at $20 per child on Sun., Dec. 7 and Sat. Dec. 13 at 11:00 am. Pre-registration is required. Call (410) 867-9500 ext 219 and be sure to tell them you read about this in the Chesapeake Bay Tripper!
Holiday Craft Fair
At Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings on Sat. Dec. 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per person 18 and over. Kids get in free. Proceeds benefit NHS Band programs.
Holiday Highlights
The 15th Annual Holiday Highlights judging for decorations in the Town of North Beach will be held on Sun., Dec. 14, after 6 p.m. Decorate your home or business for the holidays for your chance to win! There will be TWO categories. The first category is houses, apartments and townhouses. The second category is businesses. Gift bags will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories. Decorate, decorate, decorate!!! For more info, call Sally Donaldson at (410) 286.3988.
Polar Express Readings/Christmas Light Rides
Enjoy the annual dramatic reading of the classic story “The Polar Express” at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, on Fri., Dec. 19 starting at 4:30 p.m. then hop on a bus for a ride around town to see the winners of the “Brightest Beacon on the Bay” decorating contest *Reservations Required for Bus Ride (reservations open in December)* For more info, call the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum at (410) 257-3892.
Merry Tuba Christmas
On Sat., Dec. 20, join conductor J. Ernest Green for the first TubaChristmas to be held in Annapolis. The outdoor performance (weather permitting) will be from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at St. Anne's Church on Church Circle in Annapolis. If raining, heavy snow, or temperature below 38 degrees, the performance will be indoors at the same address. Merry Christmas Tuba concerts will be presented in over 275 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Every holiday season, tuba and euphonium players of all ages gather to pay respect to all the great teachers who represent their heritage. Every performance features traditional Christmas carols especially arranged for a large ensemble of tubas, baritones, euphoniums, and sousaphones. The warm, rich, organ-like sound of the tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience. It is no wonder that TUBACHRISTMAS has become an established Christmas tradition in cities throughout the world! Free! Holiday 2014 CHESAPEAKE BAY TRIPPER
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Holiday Photos with a Horse Freedom Hill Horse Rescue (FHHR) will be hosting its third annual Holiday Photos with Horses event on Sat., Dec. 6 at Hampton Plantation in Owings. Four area photographers have generously contributed their time and talents to offer families professional photos at the fraction of the cost of professional fees. Of the proceeds, 100% will help abused, neglected and unwanted horses get the care and medical attention they need to live long, healthy lives. In addition to holiday photos, adults and kids alike can enjoy holiday music and crafts, hot drinks and baked goods, a gift shop, wine tasting by Friday's Creek Winery, and hand-guided horse rides. Information sessions for those interested in learning more about horse
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rescue or how to volunteer will be offered throughout the day. Participants who register for a specific time and pre-pay online (photoswithhorses.eventbrite.com) will save up to $10.00 per photo package, receive complimentary hot drinks at the event, and have a chance to receive the photo(s) for free. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue volunteers work year-round to save the lives of unwanted horses from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and slaughter. A team of extraordinary volunteers and dedicated supporters have made it possible to rehabilitate and find loving homes for over 200 horses. Sign up today! Only 60 photo sessions will be scheduled. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of horses by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation, and educating others about horses, horsemanship, and the proper care of horses. FHHR helps horses be “Free to Live Again!�
Enjoy “Winter Wonders” Concert Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cappella group, will perform “Winter Wonders,” a selection of holiday music to celebrate this most special season. Performances are Fri., Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Sunderland; Sat., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Christ Church, Chaptico; Sun., Dec. 14 at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Church, St. Mary’s College; and Tues., Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. Performances are free, but donations are welcome.
Get Your Winter Farms Guide The Farms for the Holidays guide is now available. Free to the public, the guide is distributed region-wide through Southern Maryland libraries, welcome centers and at participating farms and businesses while stocks last. Published by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), the full color guide connects you with fresh food, holiday events and activities, trees and trimmings, firewood, gifts, wine, winter produce, seafood, meats, poultry, dairy and more all from our local farms. For a truly fresh and local shopping experience for the holiday season and through the winter months view or download the guide on the "Get the Guides" page at www.smadc.com and find farm-grown foods and fun farm-hosted events for the whole family. See the full list of pick-up sites on the "News and Announcements" page at smadc.com.
Photo by Justin Brackett.
“Winter Wonders” touches on many of the magical aspects of this holiday season, from the wonder expressed in “O Magnum Mysterium” at the birth of the Christ child to a desire to “Let It Snow” to those quirky Christmas wishes like “I Want Crabs for Christmas!” There is something special for every listener in the hour-long program. It’s a great way to put your whole family in the Christmas spirit! During the holiday season, they will perform at the Calvert Marine Museum for the Solomons Christmas Walk on Fri., Dec. 5 at 7:00 and at Sotterley Plantation for Christmas Traditions by Candlelight on Fri., Dec. 19 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This season Patuxent Voices is directed by Iain Sturrock, who will conduct several selections in the concert as well as provide percussion. The 12 members of Patuxent Voices come from Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. In addition to giving two sets of concerts annually, one at Christmas and one in the spring, Patuxent Voices can be seen at a variety of community events.
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