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| 5:00PM–7:00PM Champagne Reception "Celia's Christmas" at the Nott house, 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Presented by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Admission $10.00. For reservations call 967-2751 7:00PM–8:30PM "Wassail-By-The-Sea" A celebration in song and dance of the Yule Season presented by River Tree Arts. Location to be announced. Admission: adults/$10.00; children/ $7.00. Call 207-985-4343 for information and ticket reservations. Sponsored by KBA Member: The Seaside Motor Inn. |
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| 10:00AM–9:00PM "Small Works" Fine Art Show and Fine Craft Sale of pieces priced up to $150.00 at the Masonic Hall on Temple Street sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts. 10:00AM–9:00PM Holiday Shopping. Sponsoring shops & galleries offering festive holiday refreshments throughout the weekend. 1:00PM-4:00PM "Celia's Christmas" at the Nott House. A Greek Revival home furnished entirely with belongings of four generations of the Perkins and Nott families. Decorated for the season by local decorators. Sponsored by the Kennebunkport historical Society. Tours: adults/$5.00; under 18/$2.00; under 6/free. For information call 967-2751. 1:00PM-4:00PM "Doors of Kennebunkport". Local homes and businesses will decorate their doors to show their support for the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Look throughout the village for the gold-ribboned doorknobs on each of the participants. Vote for your favorite at the Nott House. 4:30PM–7:00PM Fish Chowder Supper at the Wildwood Fire House, Wildes District Road. Sponsored by the Wildwood Fire Company Auxiliary.  5:30PM–6:00PM Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas Caroling with the Kennebunk High School Changer Singers. Sponsored by KBA Members: The Cape Arundel Inn and the Salt Marsh Tavern.5:30PM–7:30PM Hot Chocolate and Popcorn Stand during the tree lighting ceremony, in front of the Kennebunkport Inn. Sponsored by the Children's House. 7:00PM Bonfire behind Washington Hose Fire Company Station, Route 35, Lower Village. 7:00PM–7:30PM Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree. Back from its appearance at the opening of the Bush Library in Austin, Texas, Kennebunkport's most original holiday decoration will be officially lit in Cape Porpoise Square with Christmas Caroling. Sponsored by The Friends of Cape Porpoise. 7:00PM–8:30PM "Wassail-By-The-Sea" A celebration in song and dance of the Yule Season presented by River Tree Arts. Location to be announced. Admission: adults/$10.00; children/$7.00. Call 207-985-4343 for information and ticket reservations. Sponsored by KBA Member: The Seaside Motor Inn. Festive Holiday Fare $ Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants. |
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| 7:00AM–3:00PM Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Washington Hose Fire Company, Route 35, Lover Village. Sponsored by Kennebunk Mothers Club. 7:00AM–10:00AM Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at Washington Hose Fire Company. Route 35, Lower Village. 9:30AM–9:00PM Holiday Shopping. Sponsored by shops and galleries offer festive refreshments throughout the day. 9:00AM–1:30PM Craft Fair at Atlantic Hall, Cape Porpoise. Sponsored by Wildwood Fire Company Auxiliary. 9:00AM–2:00PM Christmas Fair featuring local artisans, at Consolidated School, School Street. Sponsored by The Friends of the Port School. 9:00AM–3:00PM 9th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Senior Center at Lower Village, Route 35. Specializing in fresh wreaths, greens, and boxwood trees. Also crafts, baked goods, & cafe luncheon. 9:00AM–4:00PM Christmas Craft Fair at the South Congregational Church and Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. Sponsored by the Women's Association of South Congregational Church, featuring Maine-ly Unique Artisans. 10:AM–2:00PM Free Gift-Wrapping, Christian Fellowship, and Warm Hospitality offered by the Village Baptist Church, Maine Street. 10:00AM–4:00PM "Celia's Christmas" at the Nott House sponsored by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. (See Friday, 1:00PM) Tours: adults/$5.00; under 18/$2.00; under 6/free. For information call 967-2751. 10:00AM–4:00PM "Doors of Kennebunkport". Local homes and businesses will decorate their doors to show their support for the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Look throughout the village for the gold-ribboned doorknobs on each of the participants. Vote for your favorite at the Nott House. 10:00AM–4:00PM Sleighrides departing Bradbury's Market parking lot. Sponsored by the Friends of Cape Porpoise. 10:00AM–5:00PM Conservation Trust Festival House. Open house at 17 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, to benefit the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's local conservation efforts. Admission: $5.00. 10:00AM–6:00PM Hayrides departing from Cross Street sponsored by the Kennebunkport Inn to benefit the Kennebunkport Historical Society. 10:00AM–9:00PM "Small Works Under $150," Sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts at Masonic Hall on Temple Street. Fine Art Show and Fine Craft Sale. Free Admission. 11:00AM–2:00PM Annual Chili Luncheon to benefit the Children's House at the Community House on Temple Street. 1:00PM–3:30PM Dessert Tea served by Kennebunk Mothers Club at Washington Hose Company, Route 35, Lower Village. 1:00PM Concert by the Curtis Lake Christian Church Adult Choir of Sanford. 45 voice choir sharing music of the Christmas Season at Union Square, Sponsored by the Captain Lord Mansion. 4:30PM–8:00PM Lobster Supper at Washington Hose Fire Company, Route 35, Lower Village. Sponsored by the Washington Hose Company. 5:30–6:00PM Tree Lighting & Christmas Stroll at Lower Village. Begin at the Lower Village tree lighting at the corner of Christenson Lane and Route 35; following the lighting, enjoy caroling on a short walk to the Monastery led by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Singers, Sponsored by KBA Member: Ocean National Bank and the Kennebunkport Business Association.6:30PM–7:30PM Candlelight Caroling at the Franciscan Monastery, Beach Street, Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA Members: The White Barn Inn and Grissini. 7:00PM–8:30PM "Wassail-By-The-Sea" A celebration in song and dance of the Yule Season by River Tree Arts. Location to be announced. Admission: adults/$10.00; children/$7.00. Call 207-985-4343 for information and ticket reservations. Sponsored by KBA Member: The Seaside Motor Inn. 9:00–12:30AM Entertainment/Dancing in Jaxon's Pub & Grille located at The Village Cove Inn, South Maine Street. Festive Holiday Fare $ Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants. |
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| Sunday Morning Religious Services at local churches. 10:00AM–6:00PM "Small Works Under $150," Sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts at Masonic Hall on Temple Street. Fine Art Show and Fine Craft Sale. Free Admission. 10:00AM–6:00PM Holiday Shopping. Sponsoring shops and galleries offer festive refreshments throughout the day. 11:00AM-4:00PM Hayrides departing from Cross Street sponsored by the Kennebunkport Inn to benefit the Kennebunkport Historical Society. 10:00AM-5:00PM Conservation Trust Festival House. Open house at 17 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, to benefit the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's local conservation efforts. Admission: $5.00.  2:00PM Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat at the Landing Restaurant and will be greeted by the combined chorus of the Consolidated and Sea Road Schools. Follow Santa through Dock Square to the Community House on Temple Street for photos courtesy of Ocean Exposure. Sponsored by KBA Members: Alano, Ltd. and Flaherty Imports.3:00PM Afternoon of Performing Arts. Free performance of vocal, instrumental, and classical music, drama, and literary reading at The Village Baptist Church, Maine Street. 4:00PM–5:30PM "Wassail-By-The-Sea" A celebration in song and dance of the Yule Season by River Tree Arts. Location to be announced. Admission: adults/$10.00; children/$7.00. Call 207-985-4343 for information and ticket reservations. Sponsored by KBA Member: The Seaside Motor Inn. 7:00PM–8:30PM "Wassail-By-The-Sea" encore performance. |
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| 10:00AM Holiday Shopping all day. 7:00PM–9:00PM International Holiday Folk Dancing at the Community House on Temple Street. Come and watch or join in. Beginners welcome. Sponsored by the International Folk Dancers. 8:00PM Choral Arts Camerata Concert at the Village Baptist Church, Maine STreet. Twenty-one member a cappella choir from The Maine Choral Arts Society sing the music of Christmas. Donations at the door. Sponsored by KBA Member: Kings Port Inn. Festive Holiday Fare $ Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants. |
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| 10:00AM Holiday Shopping all day. 1:00PM–3:00PM Historic Inns Open House. The historic inns of Kennebunkport will display their splendid holiday decorations and serve refreshments. A listing of inns is available from the Chamber of Commerce in Lower Village and the Hospitality Center in Dock Square. Admission $3.00. Proceeds to benefit the Community Food Pantry. 10:00AM–1:00PM "Celia's Christmas" at the Nott House, Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Tours: adults/$5.00; under 18/$2.00; under 6/free. Sponsored by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. 12:00 Noon–4:00PM Kate Libby, New England Artist, will be at Compliments Gallery, Dock Square, meeting Collectors and signing her award winning Year 2000 Poster Calendars. 2:00PM–6:00PM Hayrides departing from Cross Street sponsored by the Kennebunkport Inn to benefit the Kennebunkport Historical Society. 2:00PM Clogging Exhibition at the Consolidated School. Maine Attraction Cloggers demonstrate this interesting dance style performed by area children. Free admission. Sponsored by KBA Members: Dock Square Clothiers and Next Generation Clothing. 5:00PM–6:30PM Roast Beef Dinner at the Masonic Hall on Temple Street. Served family style. Adults, $7.00; children, $3.00. Sponsored by Arundel Lodge #76, AF & AM. 7:00PM Holiday Concert. The Kennebunk High school Changer Singers present a program of seasonal carols at the Franciscan Monastery Chapel, Beach Street, Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA Member: The Emporium. 7:30PM Vivaldi's Magnificat, Rutter's Gloria, and selections from Handel's Messiah performed by Seaglass Chorale and Seaglass Kids. At the South Congregational Church, Temple Street. Sponsored by The Historic Inns of Kennebunkport. Tickets available at the door. Festive Holiday Fare & Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants. |
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| Sunday Morning Religious Services at local churches. 10:00AM–Closing Holiday Shopping all day. 12:00PM–3:00PM Hayrides departing from Cross Street sponsored by the Kennebunkport Inn to benefit the Kennebunkport Historical Society. 2:00PM Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat at the Cape Porpoise Pier following a quick layover at Goat Island Lighthouse. He'll make his way up Pier Road to the Christmas House to meet and take photos with children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Cape Porpoise.3:00PM Vivaldi's Magnificat, Rutter's Gloria, and selections from Handel's Messiah performed by Seaglass Chorale and Seaglass Kids. At St. Martha's Church, Portland Road, Kennebunk. Tickets available at the door. Festive Holiday Fare & Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants. |
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