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Friday, December 8, 2017
Volume 13 • Issue No. 49
Wreaths Across America: Honoring Veterans STATEWIDE On National Wreaths Across America Day (WAA) each December, volunteers place wreaths on individual veterans' graves at over 1,200 locations throughout the U.S., with ceremonies at sea, and at each of the national cemeteries on foreign soil. On December 16, 2017, Wreaths Across America will arrive at Arlington National Cemetery to Remember and
Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country's fallen heroes. “I’m an American. Yes, I am!� is this year’s event theme, focusing on the celebration of differences and seeking to build bridges. When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran's grave on National Wreaths Across America Day, they are encouraged to speak that veteran's
name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Over 400,000 wreaths are laid at Arlington National Cemetery, with thousands more laid at over 150 other cemeteries around the country. Along with wreath-laying ceremonies throughout the country, WAA also holds a number of special See WREATHS page 3...
Old Village Inn Grants Wishes this Holiday Season OGUNQUIT The Old Village Inn will host their 10th Annual Christmas Ball on Saturday, December 16 to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine. The Old Village Inn has raised close to $100,000 from the yearly event. Every 38 minutes, Make-AWishÂŽ grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories and every five days, it is the wish of a Maine child.
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on December 16, at 7 p.m. and will feature an evening of great food, libations, music and raffles to benefit a child in Maine who is in need. The event is sold out for
OGUNQUIT Ogunquit's “Christmas by the Sea� takes place this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 8-10. The Weekly Sentinel reported highlights of the event in the December 1 issue, and some additional highlights are noted here as follows: At 7 p.m. on Friday, enjoy the Perkins' Cove Celebration and Tree Lighting at Rotary Park (pictured to the right). Food and beverages will be provided by the Ogunquit Parks and Recreation Committee. You'll also want to enjoy History Games and DIY Gifts from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday at the Meetinghouse Museum at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, 938 Post Rd, Wells.
Also on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. you'll find Wagon Rides at Veteran's Park, where you may ride around town on a two-horse open wagon and also a not-to-be-missed Annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Fire Station on School Street. At 5:30, head over to the Main Beach for fireworks! Sunday's delicious Pancake Breakfast and Pajama Party at the Fire Station is a popular event as guests come dressed in their cozy Christmas pajamas and enter to win a door prize. $10 per person. Please note: There will not be a Bell Choir Concert on Friday, but instead an A Cappella performance at 7 p.m. at Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Rd. The Hayride previous mentioned for Sunday is
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this year, expecting 140 people. Guests are always welcome to come in for a drink, buy raffle tickets or participate in the silent auction. A 50/50 Raffle will be held in which the winner receives half of the pot and the remaining funds are put towards making a wish to a wonderful boy or girl. Entertainers "On Tap" will be donating their time for the MAW Ball. While the Inn's Christmas Ball is only one night, the Old Village Inn staff have been working
for the past three months to put the event together and raise funds for Make-A-Wish. Fundraising has been the result of customers and staff pitching in to help. Dean Goodman and his staff are very passionate about raising the money and a lot of time and effort goes into planning the event. Fundraising begins months in advance. “We try and make it fun for everyone,� Goodman explained. See WISHES page 16...
“Christmas by the Sea� Event Update
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Arts & Entertainment 11-14 Business & Finance 24 Calendar of Events 18 Classifieds 34-36 Computer Lady 16 Health & Fitness 19-21 Home & Business 25-27 Library News 16-17 Obituaries 15,22 People & Business 6 Pets 5 Puzzles 38 Real Estate 22-23,40 Where To Dine 28-32
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Since the Maine Chapter of Make-A-Wish opened in 1992, the cause has granted over 1,200 wishes to children with lifethreatening medical conditions. Since 2009, Dean Goodman and the staff at the Old Village Inn in Ogunquit have helped grant wishes for this worthy cause. It takes approximately $7,000 to make one wish and The Old Village Inn hopes to remain on track with the Last two events raising over $24,000. The Inn will open its doors
Health & Fitness A section concerning your health... INSIDE:
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not part of this year's events. For a complete listing of events, look for Christmas by the Sea
Also check out our section on
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booklets distributed throughout Ogunquit or visit visitogunquit.org.
Pets Consider a new fuzzy family member!
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