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2008 Holiday Events |
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Friday, October 31st -Sunday November 2nd
Fri. & Sat. 8:30-5pm, Sun. 10-4pm
Christmas Open House
Decorated to make the eyes light up of children of all ages.
Turner’s Unlimited, 13001 Galena Rd., Galena. 410-648-5443
Sunday, November 2nd
9:00am - 2:00pm
Christmas Bazaar
St. Dennis Church Hall, Galena
Annual Church Christmas Bazaar to be held at St. Dennis Church in Galena.410-648-5145
Saturday, November 22nd
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Christmas Bazaar
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for everyone on your list, along with our famous bake table, too!
Luncheon and refreshments available. 8:30am - 1:30pm.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cross & High Streets, Chestertown. 410-778-3477
Saturday, November 22nd - Sunday November 23rd
Downtown Chestertown Holiday Open House
The Shops of Downtown Chestertown
Business hours; varies by shop
Ring in the holiday season with Downtown Chestertown's Holiday Open House,
and get a head start on your holiday shopping! Our businesses welcome you with Holiday Cheer refreshments,
and an array of everyone's "favorite things" for gift giving and receiving!
Make a day of it - shop, enjoy lunch at one of our terrific restaurants, shop a little more,
and stay for dinner and evening entertainment! November 22nd & 23rd, 410-778-5227
Friday, November 28th - Sunday, November 30th
ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE
Chestertown Middle School
Opening Friday at 4:00 pm
Thirty shops: period furniture, oriental rugs, porcelain, linens, silver, china, jewelry (estate & vintage),
glassware pottery, post cards, dolls, accessories, vintage designer handbags and lamps, primitives and more.
Bake table. $5 admission. Opening Fri., Nov. 28 at 4pm. Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 10am - 3pm.
Chestertown Middle School, 402 E. Campus Ave. 410-778-0397
Friday, November 28th - Sunday, November 30th
Chestertown’s Winterfest Weekend
Downtown Chestertown
Enjoy a weekend filled with holiday events. The official lighting of Downtown for the holidays, Kent County Marching Band,
Santa arrives @ 7pm on Friday by fire truck, pictures taken with Santa, Caroling in fountain park, downtown stores open late.
Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade is at 10 am on Saturday.
Friday, November 28 and November 29th
Country Crafts Guild Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Rock Hall Fire Dept
10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days
Crafts, potpourri, candy, wreaths, Christmas Decorations, jewelry, pottery, photography, folk art, bird houses, furniture,
decorative clothing, home furnishings, doll clothes, miniatures, santas, carved ducks. 10 am to 4 pm both days.
$2.00 admission benefits Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Dept., Children under 12 free.
Refreshments and lunch served. Handicap accessible. For more information contact Kathy Redman 410-778-1432.
Saturday, November 29th and November 30th
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Cross and High Streets, Chestertown
Sat: noon-8:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am - 6:00
Dozens of Christmas trees decorated by area organizations and businesses,
also many more dozens of poinsettias honoring local people and groups.
Cash prizes to top four trees voted on by visitors. Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall, Cross & High Sts., Chestertown.
. Free, donations appreciated. Sponsored for the 25th year by Soroptimist International of Kent County.
Thursday, December 4th
Tree of Lights Ceremony
Chester River Hospital Center
Purchase a light in memory of someone special or in honor of a friend, teacher,
colleague or anyone you would like to recognize for $10 per light.
All proceeds directly benefit hospice services offered through Chester River Home Care & Hospice.
Names of those remembered or honored will be displayed on scrolls next to the tree. Scrolls will be updated through December 31. The tree lighting ceremony will be followed by caroling and refreshments served in the lobby.
Chester River Hospital Center 5:30 pm
Friday , December 5th
5:00 - 9:00 pm
First-Friday Home For the Holidays
Enjoy shopping in downtown Chestertown on First Friday in December. Luminaries, decorated by
school children, will be displayed throughout downtown. Downtown Chestertown Holiday Window Decorating
contest will take place. Santa will be visiting stores and children from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, December 6th
6:00 pm
Boat Parade and Santa's Arrival
Rock Hall bulkhead
Join Santa as he arrives at the bulkhead in the company of bands and lighted boats
Saturday, December 6th
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wesley Chapel Christmas Bazaar
Wesley Chapel, Rock Hall
Lunch, silent auction, crafts, face painting, a “Shop for Children to Shop in”,
bake table and pictures with Santa. 9am - 2:30 pm.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Rt. 20, Rock Hall.
410-639-7805
Saturday, December 6th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Santa’s Workshop
Worton Arena
Santa’s Workshop Ages 4-12. 1-4pm. Pre-registration $7 from Nov. 3 to 28, $9 after Nov. 28. Worton Arena.
Kent County Parks & Recreation, 410-778-2083. Snow date December 7
Sunday, December 7th
7:00 pm
GALENA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & SANTA'S ARRIVAL
Tree lighting, Christmas Carols, Kent County Band performs at Galena Town Hall, while children visit with Santa.
Information: 410-648-5151
Sunday, December 7th
7:30-11:00 am
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with Santa
Galena Fire Hall
A favorite of locals and visitors alike. This country breakfast is sure to please. 7:30-11am. $7/adults,
$3/Children ages 3 to 12, Free/Children under age 3. Galena Fire Hall 410-648-5050 or 410-648-5104
Friday , December 12th
8:00 p.m
Presbyterian Church of Chestertown Christmas Chorale Concert
Presbyterian Church of Chestertown
Saturday , December 13th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Most Creative Ginger Bread Cookie Contest
Fountain Park Downtown Chestertown near Santa's House
Kids 2 through 12 years. Bring a ginger bread
man or lady cookie that you have decorated or you may bring a ginger bread man or lady fun foam
cookie you have decorated. Awards will be given out at 12 noon to 4 age groups. All children
will be recognized for their achievment.
Saturday, December 13th
7:00 pm
"The Messiah"
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
Celebrate the Christmas season by attending the presentation of "The Messiah" by the Community Chorus.
You don't want to miss this! The chorus welcomes everyone and
those who would like to join us for this occasion should contact Anna Mae Wood at 410-778-0585.
Sunday, December 14th
3:00 p.m
Presbyterian Church of Chestertown Christmas Chorale Concert
Presbyterian Church of Chestertown
Friday, December 19th
8:00 pm
Messiah Sing-Along
Prince Theatre, Prince Theatre
The Prince Theatre located in downtown Chestertown is hosting a Messiah Sing-Along.
410-810-2060
Wednesday, December 31st
6:30 pm-2:00 am
Rock Hall Crawl - Rock Hall Crawl
Rock Hall
Bring in the new year...Eastern Shore (Mardi Gras) Style . Parade of crazy hats - begins at 6:30 pm.
Cash Prize Hat Contest. Music throughout the night at several venues. Countdown the New Year,
with the famous “Rockfish Drop” and fireworks, at midnight at Rock Hall Harbor Bulkhead.
9pm-2am Dance at Rock Hall Fire House. Trolley transport from dance to “Rockfish Drop.”
Breakfast served at 1am. Information: 410-639-7611 or www.rockhallmd.com
Wednesday, December 31st
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company New Year's Eve Dance
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us. Big Cam and Lifters will be back - great music for dancing, folks!
Special hors'doeuvres will be served from 10:00 - midnight. Sold out three years in a row!
Will have transportation available to go to Rock Hall Harbor to see the Rockfish drop at midnight. Cash Bar.
Reservations highly recommended. Call Shirley @ 410.639.7636.
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