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Friday, December 1, 2023 Volume 19 • Issue No. 48
Ogunquit’s 37th Annual Christmas by the Sea OGUNQUIT The holiday spirit continues in Ogunquit during the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce’s 37th annual Christmas by the Sea celebration. Festivities kick off on Friday, December 8, and conclude on Sunday, December 10. The calendar of festivities is as follows:
Friday, December 8 Bridge and Boat Lighting at Footbridge Beach
4:30 p.m. at the Footbridge Beach parking lot. Join in carols and holiday cheer as the town lights up the bridge and the Ogunquit dory.
Rotary Park Tree Lighting
5-7 p.m. at Rotary Park in Perkins Cove. Join the merriment at
Perkins Cove’s Rotary Park for caroling, s’mores, cookies and cocoa. Wear a favorite ugly holiday sweater or shine in festive holiday attire. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5:45 p.m. for pictures, and the Grinch will make an appearance. The Christmas Tree lighting will be held at 6:15 p.m. Events hosted by Ogunquit Rotary and Ogunquit Parks and Recreation.
Atlantic Harmonies Choir at the Ogunquit Baptist Church
7-8 p.m. at the Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Rd. Atlantic Harmonies Choir presents holiday favorites.
“The Sound Of Music” at The Music Hall
7 p.m. at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH. The final collaboration between acclaimed
songwriting team Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein has become the world’s most cherished musical, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. FMI: www.themusichall.org.
come in the holiday season with a delightful blend of traditional Christmas music, John Denver hits, and songs of the season. FMI: jonathansogunquit.com.
A John Denver Christmas
8:15 p.m. at Veterans Park on Beach Street. Christmas carols, hot chocolate courtesy Village Food Market, cookies courtesy
8 p.m. at Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln., Ogunquit. Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon wel-
Downtown Tree Lighting
Holiday Sip & Shop in Kittery KITTERY The Kittery Community Market (KCM) is thrilled to announce an enchanting holiday event, the Holiday Sip & Shop. KCM invites the community to dive into the festive spirit of the holiday season with a unique blend of brunch, brews, and holiday shopping. The Holiday Sip & Shop features over 25 local artisan crafters showcasing their products. The event will feature an array of handcrafted treasures, perfect for gifting this festive season. Goods offered include home and seasonal decor, aromatic soaps and candles, elegant
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jewelry, fashionable clothing and accessories, fine leather goods, intricate wood-carved presents, hand-blown glass vases, unique pottery creations, sea glass art-
istry and other handcrafted wonders. In addition to shopping, guests can enjoy brunch offerings and craft beers offered at
Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Co., respectively. The event promises a charming shopping atmosphere that enhances the joy of the holiday season.
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Saturday, December 9 Artisan Craft Fair Trail
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Three craft fairs for everyone’s shopping pleasure – be sure to visit them all! Artisans offer unique holiday gifts
See CHRISTMAS on page 14 . . . Holiday Sip & Shop is an opportunity to support local artisans and make the holidays memorable with their unique, handcrafted gifts. The Kittery Community Market invites all to join the organizers and the vendors for a day of festivities, fun, and extraordinary finds. Holiday Sip & Shop takes place Sunday, December 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kittery Community Market, Blue Mermaid and at Tributary Brewing Co., located at 10 Shapleigh Road in Kittery. For more information, visit www.kitterycommunitymarket.com.
38th Annual Christmas Parade in Wells WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 38th Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, December 10 at 2 p.m. The parade starts at Wells Plaza and proceeds north on Route 1 to the Wells Junior High School. This year’s Grand Marshal will be Patsy Bragdon of the Wells Transportation Center and Train Station. Patsy has been working at the train station for the last 17 years, the first three as a volunteer. Patsy is a friendly and reassuring face for those people are trying to make connections, inquire about schedules asking on how to catch a cab or how much a fare will cost. At 88 years young, Patsy states that she
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is still working because she loves her work, and loves talking and meeting people. Eleanor Vadenais, President and CEO of the Wells Chamber of Commerce, stated, “In selecting the Grand Marshal for the parade every year, we look for someone who has a long-standing commitment to the Wells community. Patsy has years of dedication and sup-
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port to the town of Wells and the traveling public.” There will be plenty of cookies and cocoa to be had the day of the parade. Coldwell Banker Realty in Kennebunk will be serving at the starting point, and York Hospital will be in front of the Junior High School gymnasium at the conclusion of the parade. Sponsors include
Kennebunk Savings, Avita of Wells, DF Richard Energy, and the Rotary Club of Wells. Families, youth groups, civic groups, businesses and individuals are all cordially invited to join in. There is no charge to participate. For more information, visit www.wellschristmasparade.com or call 207-6462451.
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