Friday, December 7, 2012

Christmas in Old Hallowell ? Saturday, December 8 | Old Hallowell ...

Now through December 15

Annual Holiday Silent Auction ? Hubbard Library, 115 Second St?? Sponsored by The Friends of Hubbard Free Library. Successful bidders will be notified after December 16, 2012. Open Saturday from 10-2.

November 30 ? December 8???????

8?10 Art Exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St??????????? Hours: Wed-Sat noon-6pm. Our 6th annual 8?10 exhibition. Every piece sold for the affordable price of $100. Half of the proceeds support programs at the Harlow while the other half goes to the artist. It?s a triple win: for the artist, for the gallery and for the art collector!

December 1 ? 15??????????????????????

Donations for Family Violence Project, SpinOff Studio, 184 Water St? Celebrating Hallowell is collecting arts and crafts supplies for children residing temporarily at the Family Violence Project shelter. Drop off at SpinOff Studio on M-F 9-5, and special Saturday hours on Dec 1 & 8 10-6). For more information, email jprice@iaofmaine.org or call 629-9020.

Friday & Saturday, December 7, 8????????

7:30 pm ? ?White Christmas Show? by Starlight Performers (male & female illusionists) Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop Street To benefit the Family Violence Project ? $12 per person ? For reservations, call 480-0578 or email DDCamp12@yahoo.com. A show for the whole family.

Friday, December 7????????????????????????????

Annual Merchants Window Decorating Contest?? Row House, Inc. sponsors this traditional event, with cash prizes ($75, 50 and 25) for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Judging on Friday evening, December 7th, and winners will be announced on Saturday, December 8th. For more information, please call 622-5787.

Saturday, December 8

9 am ? 3 pm ? Holiday Craft Fair, Old South Congregation Church, 2 Chestnut Street

10 am ? Noon ? Reflections and Recollections Book Signing? Sam Webber & Katy Perry sign their new book Reflections & Recollections at the Harlow Gallery. This collection of newspaper columns written during the Hallowell 250th Anniversary sold out its first printing in a week. Don?t miss a 2nd chance to pick up this best seller!

10 am ? Noon ? Annual Cookie Walk & Craft Sale ? St. Matthew?s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 18 Union Street?? Also the last day to purchase raffle tickets, we will draw the winners at the end of the Cookie Walk. Prizes are: Handmade Quilt, Hand Knit Sweater and a painting.

10 am ? 4 pm ? Christmas Storefront Mouse Hunt Contest Sponsored by Hallowell Area Board of Trade. For kids up to 14 years of age. Entry forms can be picked up at SpinOff Studio. Participating stores will have a small FIND ME Mouse poster in their window. All correct Mouse Hunt entries will be placed in a hat and 3 prizes will be drawn.

10 am ? 4 pm ? ?Deja Do? recycled and upcycled Art & Craft Fair? Upstairs at Hallowell City Hall. Free admission. Don?t miss this truly unique, clever and one of a kind handcrafted shopping experience? featuring finest quality, locally made and/or found, repurposed, vintage decorative, functional, wearable and whimsical items. From stocking stuffers to showstoppers, find something perfect for everyone (two and four-legged) on your gift list, in this lovely historic, indoor and handicapped-accessible venue.

10 am ? 4 pm ? Art Gallery, Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center? Our Art Gallery features works of local artists. A wonderful opportunity to pick up reasonably-priced originals or prints for holiday gifts. 5% discount off all artwork and 10% discount off all books and merchandise in our gift shop for December 8 only! Complimentary Coffee and Cocoa.

10 am ? 5 pm ? SpinOff Studio, 184 Water Street? Folks are encouraged to stop in, create some art, meet the artists and have a cup of tea. On display in the SpinOff Gallery will be a show of small sculptures and landscapes by Liam Crocker and a group show called, ?Hello, My Name Is?. Stop in and cross a few folks off your shopping list with one of a kind arts and crafts.

10 am ? 6 pm ? Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street? Attention culinary artists and creative bakers of all ages! Enter your sweet treats in the Creative Confections Contest and Bake Sale at the Harlow! Deliver the goods between 9-10 am on December 8, or the evening before, December 7 from 4-6 pm. All entries will be posted on our Facebook page where winners will be chosen by popular vote. Winners will receive ?Hallowell Bucks? and bragging rights. The baked goods go on sale at 10am to support Young at Art and Higher Forms of Art, our annual exhibitions showcasing work by local students in grades K-12.

10 am ? 6 pm (extended hours) ? Scrummy Afters, 136 Water Street? Free raffle for Christmas Candy Bouquet! Stop by Monday ? Friday 8-6 or Saturdays 10-4.

10 am ? 7 pm ? Kennebec River Artisans, 130 Water Street?????? A great place to finish (or start) your holiday shopping. Wine, cheese and snacks from 5-7 pm!

10 am ? 7 pm ? Boynton?s Market, 157 Water Street?? Boynton?s Market will be giving away the ?Fixin?s for a Christmas Dinner? (Spiral Ham, potatoes, carrots, onions, squash, pie ingredients, etc.) and a $25 Gift Certificate for a second place prize. Entry forms available from December 1 ? 8th, drawing will be the evening of Dec. 8th and winner posted on our Community Wall on Dec. 9th. Stop in for a FREE cup of Hot Chocolate.

10:30 ? 11:30 am Hanukkah at the Hubbard, 115 Second Street? For children of all ages. Come enjoy holiday traditions including songs, stories, crafts, and snacks.

1 ? 3 pm ? Dwellings Book Signing? Stop by Boynton?s to pick up Row House?s ?Dwellings? book and meet Bill Haley and Chris Cart.

5:00 pm ? The Great Hallowell Christmas Parade? -? Water Street from Boat Landing to City Bandstand

5:15 pm ? Fireworks over the Kennebec???Sponsored by Pine State Trading Company and the Hallowell 250th Anniversary Committee

5 ? 10:30 pm ? Hoxter?s Music and Sports Bar, 122 Water Street? Open at 5 pm. Music 7:30 ? 10:30 pm. We?ll celebrate Festivus with live music by Bob Colwell and the Grinches, we?ll offer the traditional Festivus meatloaf, test your feats of strength, and offer a chance to gather around the Festivus pole to air your grievances. (all in fun, of course)

5 pm ? 1 am ? The Wharf, 1 Wharf Street? Music with ?Sundog?, Wharf Wings always special. $2.00 Rolling Rock Drafts

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