2019 Holidays in Southern Maryland
Holiday Events • Traditions Gift Ideas • Destinations
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Tree Lightings Central to Holiday Season 4
North Beach Catches the Christmas Spirit 6
Madrigal Dinners Take the Christmas 8 Spirit Back Centuries
Experience a Magical Holiday Light Show 9
Small Business Saturday Helps The Little Guy 10
Shop on Museum Store Sunday 12
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THOUSANDS CROWD INTO THE LEONARTOWN SQUARE NOV. 29 FOR THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING BY GUY LEONARD The tree lighting at the Hollywood STAFF WRITER Volunteer Fire Department in Hollywood liday Party? takes place just two days later on Dec. Ho ith Christmas rapidly Open 1. Now taking reservations. Christmas Eve approaching, families are “In the grand scheme of things this is a Book your date 11am - 3pm Wpreparing to gather around small version of that [the Leonardtown today! their Christmas trees at home. But before that communities will have the tree lighting],” said Hollywood Fire Chief 301-997-1260 • EATATKEVINS.COM chance to gather for tree lightings to Richard Brady. 24509 POINT LOOKOUT RD. • LEONARDTOWN commemorate the yuletide season. But it’s still one of the highlights of the The tree lightings in the town square Christmas season for Hollywood. of Leonardtown and the volunteer fire “We give truck rides around the parking company in Hollywood are among the lot,” Brady said. “We’ve got games largest in St. Mary’s. and activities like making Christmas As many as 10,000 people pour into ornaments.” Leonardtown each year Nov. 29 for Each child will get a number so they Christmas on the Square to see the know when they can visit with Santa annual tree lighting, which has many Claus that night, Brady said. other events mixed in, including a visit “That way they don’t have to wait from Santa and Mrs. Claus. around, they’ll have plenty to do,” said “The event brings holiday traditions to Brady. life with festive music, fire truck rides, Aside from tree lightings, one local face painting, a living Nativity, horse 25TH ANNUAL business is holding an event to benefit & carriage rides, a petting zoo and the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. this make-and-take crafts,” a town release Christmas season. stated. Frosty the Snowman will be on the square for visiting as well as Mrs. Suttler Post Farms of Mechanicsville, Claus, spectators have to wait for Santa which delivers the annual Christmas Holiday Claus to arrive on his sleigh for the tree tree to the White House with a team of lighting at 7 p.m. Clydesdale horses, is holding an open house Dec. 14 to benefit the hospice The entire celebration lasts from 4:30 house. DECEMBER 8, 11 AM - 4 PM p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Home Tours Along with holiday horse and carriage For anyone who misses a chance to Tickets are available for $50 at the following rides, there will be face painting for meet with Santa Nov. 29, he and Mrs. locations: Cedar Point Federal Credit children, wine tasting for adults as well Union, Community Bank of the Chesapeake Claus will return Dec. 17 from 4 p.m. as local meats and crafts and baked (Leonardtown Branch), the Apple Basket, Kevin’s to 6p.m. to have private visits with Corner Kafe, St. Inie’s Coffee, the Vintage Source, and good for sale. Herring Creek Furniture at Cecil’s Old Mill or online at families who have disabled members healthshareofstmarys.com/holiday-home-tour. Tickets may also as well as families who are celebrating Suttler Post Farm is located on 38750 be purchased at each house on December 8 for $10 per house. Christmas with their first baby. Chaptico Road; the event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Claus family will return once again For more information, please contact Sheryl Tart at 301-904-2801 or visit us at healthshareofstmarys.com to Leonardtown Dec. 21 to peruse [email protected] Christmas gift wish lists. 4 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
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MUSIC IS A LARGE PART OF THE MADRIGAL DINNER EXPERIENCE WHAT DINERS CAN EXPECT TO SEE AT A MADRIGAL DINNER
BY GUY LEONARD Madrigal dinners provide nighttime the Mistress Brent Garden Club The drinks are spiked and un-spiked STAFF WRITER feasting and music at the replica of chooses them.” wassail, red and white wine, iced tea, first State House built as the capital water, coffee and hot tea. There is a istoric St. Mary’s City offers The dinners begin Dec.6 and run on of the Maryland colony, first settled Dec. 7, 8, 13 and 14; event planners vegetarian option of stuffed winter lovers of dinner, night life and in 1634. squash as the main entree and gluten festival the chance to look at are still taking reservations. H “They’re awesome,” said event free option as well. what celebrating Christmas in the The maximum capacity each night 17th century was like. coordinator Mary Bohanon. “The is 80 attendees with 10 people per The madrigal dinners have their decorations are different each year; table; members of Historic St. Mary’s history in the ebb and flow of trade City pay $90, while non-members pay between England and its far flung $95. colony. This Christmas represents the 48th “In the colony, delicacies arrived year the city has hosted madrigal with the tobacco fleet towards the dinners, billed as: “a night of good end of the year, and cool weather food, libations, music and amusing signaled time for butchering meat skits in the beautifully decorated and decanting beverages that State House with the ambiance of had fermented since the harvest,” candlelight and open fires in the according to the city’s history. fireplaces.” These would form the basis of the Dress is semi-formal and period dinners; many other aspects would dress is welcomed. be added to the celebration. The evening begins at 6p.m. with “The notion of adding music to the wassail served on the second floor; meal was introduced to England guests are expected to bow or curtsy from Italy, and the 16th-century lords upon meeting the high-born hosts at and ladies of the land enjoyed great the affair. madrigal feasts. Today’s madrigal dinners feature other customs Dinner is served on the first floor of that were probably familiar to the the state house. colonists. The burning of a Yule log, The appetizers are stuffed ham on a common practice by the Middle rolls or biscuits, crab fondue, cheese Ages, was thought to bring good luck board with grapes. in the New Year,” according to the The dinner is family style fried city’s history. “Plants that magically oysters followed by plated dinner remained green through the of scones and rolls, fresh field bleakest times have held a special green salad, beef tenderloin, stuffed significance since Ancient Rome. chicken breast, green beans, roasted In 15th- and 16th- century England, potatoes and chocolate cake. musicians sang carols to introduce the Christmas story to those who The menu has overtones of were unable to read.” yesteryear but is still geared towards modern palates. [email protected]
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section Experience a Magical Holiday Light Show Visit Annual Annmarie Garden in Lights! nnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center a celebration of the season. We create the light first responders, educators and military members. in Solomons, Maryland, announces the show each year with love and enthusiasm and the These nights are open to the public and are a AAnnmarie Garden in Lights schedule for the ultimate goal spreading joy. This year, as always, great opportunity to come out and thank these 2019 holiday season. This family-friendly light we’re adding more lights and new ideas to dazzle dedicated people for their service. art event is a joyful outing for all ages - and is our guests.” says Stacey Ruff, director of Annmarie FIRST WEEKEND SCHEDULE a favorite Southern Maryland holiday tradition. Garden. • Friday, Nov. 29, 6-9 pm. - Madrigals of the The Garden is transformed with more than one Annmarie Garden in Lights also features live Chesapeake Choral ArtsSociety, a cappella. million lights in dazzling and unique installations entertainment each night, the Hardesty Haven and vignettes. Guests will be delighted with the • Saturday, November 30, 6-9 p.m. - Riverside Holiday Café, unique shopping in the Annmarie South, bluegrass. quirky and unique “light sculptures” that transform Gift Shop, an Ornament Show & Sale, Holiday Pop- the Garden into a glittering kaleidoscope of up Shops, and much more! Special themed nights • Sunday, Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m. - Dominic Fragman, color. Take a walk through the protected quarter throughout the month include, Snow Princess original mix. It’s Festive Holiday Attire Night! mile wooded path, then come inside and enjoy Night, Scout Caroling Night, Santa Night, Festive Wear your most festive holiday sweater, hat, suit, live entertainment, food, and holiday shopping. Holiday Attire Night and Pet Night. Special nights etc. for $1 off admission. Annmarie Garden in Lights will be open to the include live characters who will greet guests and Admission at the door is $7; free for children public from Nov. 29, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020, 6-9 p.m. provide great photo opportunities. (2 & under); members free. For detailed nightly (closed Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 24, 25). “Appreciation Nights” throughout the event information and a discount coupon, visit www. “This is one of our favorite times of the year at sponsored by friends in the community, offer annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. the Garden. It’s all about celebrating creativity and special admission for public servants such as BLACK FRIDAY DEALS HUGE SAVINGS ON SELECT RIDING MOWERS, ZTRAKS & GATORS! DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN STORE & ONLINE NOV. 29 WWW.CARROLLSEQUIPMENT.COM SANTA VISITS CARROLL’S DECEMBER 7th 9AM - 12PM FREE PICTURE WITH SANTA ON A JD GATOR 12V GATOR RACES • REFRESHMENTS FOR KIDS DECORATE YOUR OWN COOKIE DEC. 7 - 14 ALL CLOTHING & ERTL TOYS ON SALE! $25 OFF 12V RIDE ONS
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section Small Business SaturdayHelps The Little Guy BY GUY LEONARD congregate.” be had in lieu of gifts for the holiday Calvert County government is also STAFF WRITER The small business day generates season. encouraging its citizens to shop at an much interest in the downtown Small Business Saturday usually independently owned small business very year shoppers flock to Nov. 30. big box stores the day after businesses, she said, and she brings out many customers to the Thanksgiving, known as Black encourages any business to put out town, Lewis said. “The holidays are here, and many E notices on their store front or social small and local businesses will Friday, to get the Christmas gift “We do have quite a bit of foot season started. media that the day is geared towards traffic,” Lewis said. “People have offer seasonal deals to celebrate,” supporting entrepreneurship in the been amazingly responsive for years. a release from the Calvert County Small businesses, mom and pop communities where shoppers live. economic development department shops and the like all look to Small “It’s about appreciating that small states. “Citizens can visit www. Business Saturday, immediately after Small businesses may not have all business that you’d miss if it were the items the average shopper wants eCalvert.com/ShopLocal for a list the biggest shopping day of the year, gone,” Lewis said. “It’s a chance of businesses offering specials, to give them a boost. at the lowest price, but, Lewis said, for you to come out and support they specialize in unique gifts. discounts and giveaways during Ellen Lewis, owner of Crazy for and shop at businesses that make the event. Calvert County is home Ewe yarn shop in Leonardtown “[Leonardtown small businesses Leonardtown what it is. to a variety of unique businesses and president of the Leonardtown are] the place where people who are “It’s about showing the flag.” with eclectic offerings, delicious Business Association, said Small looking for a unique experience can delicacies, vintage mementos and find it,” Lewis said. Patronizing a small business means Business Saturday is one of the most keeping money close to home, Lewis so much more. Take the opportunity critical for the town’s wellbeing. Aside from retail boutique shops, said. to find the perfect holiday present businesses such as Escape Rooms or treat yourself while supporting “It’s huge for us,” Lewis said. “We “A much higher percentage of are the spot in St. Mary’s County of Southern Maryland and Board and businesses and jobs within your own Brush offer special activities that can your spending dollars stay in your community.” were small, independent businesses community,” Lewis said.
St. Clement’S ISland muSeum HolIday open HouSe 2019 38370 Point Breeze Rd. • Colton’s Point, MD Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM FREE ADMISSION • REFRESHMENTS • KID’S GAMES • FACE PAINTING SANTA & MRS. CLAUS WILL BE AT THE MUSEUM FROM 12 PM – 2 PM DR. THOMAS GERARD, FIRST OWNER OF ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND, WILL TALK ABOUT HIS PROPERTY COSMIC FLUTE ORCHESTRA PERFORMING FROM 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM FOR MORE INFO CALL 301-769-2222 • FACEBOOK.COM/SCIMUSEUM
a Very retro CHrIStmaS HolIday open HouSe at pIney poInt 44720 Lighthouse Rd. • Piney Point, MD Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM FREE ADMISSION • REFRESHMENTS • KID’S ACTIVITIES EXPERIENCE VINTAGE PET PHOTOS WITH SOMD PIN-UPS FOR PAWS ENJOY A CHRISTMAS STORY-TIME • PHOTOS WITH BUDDY THE ELF FOR MORE INFO CALL 301-994-1471 • FACEBOOK.COM/1836LIGHT
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section Small Business Saturday was started by American Express credit card company years ago but has since become a regular community event to help local shop keepers. The day falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, rounding out the biggest shopping weekend in the country. The internet and the ability to purchase nearly anything on-line has deeply cut into retail profits, but Lewis said, cyber shopping doesn’t have all the advantages that local retail can provide. “You can buy clothes on-line but you can’t try them on,” Lewis said. “The internet is here to stay but small, brick and mortar retail is here to stay, too.”
Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 29, 2019 4:30PM to 8:30PM
Ring in the holiday season Other Events Friday, Nov. 29th from 4:30PM Whoville First Friday • Dec. 6, 2019 – 5PM to 8PM to 8:30PM at Christmas on the Use clues to find and enjoy holiday activities from story or craft time, Square and the Annual Tree sharing hot chocolate and cookies and more with the Grinch. Lighting in historic downtown Meet-and-Greet with Santa Leonardtown! The event brings Dec. 17, 2019 – 4PM to 6 PM • Dec. 21, 2019 – 9:30AM to 10:30AM Private meet and greets with Santa are available for families of loved holiday traditions to life with ones with disabilities and families celebrating a baby’s 1st Christmas! festive music, fire truck rides, face painting, a living Nativity, Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Square • Dec. 21, 2019 – 11AM to 1PM Bring your wish lists and camera and join the jolly old elf and his lovely horse & carriage rides, a wife in Leonardtown Square! petting zoo, make-and-take For more information on all these events visit crafts, and so much more! The www.leonardtown.somd.com or call 301-475-9791 event starts at 4:30PM, and don’t forget Santa’s arrival to light the tree at 7PM!
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section Shop on Museum Store Sunday n Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, for the third books and art produced by Southern Maryland not check out the holiday exhibits as well? They consecutive year, more than 1,200 Museum artisans and authors. We invite everyone to ‘Be run from Dec. 1, 2019 until Jan. 5, 2020, at both OStores representing all 50 states and A Patron,’ as every purchase from our museum St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point the District of Columbia, 15 countries and four stores directly supports the educational mission Lighthouse Museum daily, noon to 4 p.m., except continents will offer a unique and experiential of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division.” Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when they are shopping opportunity at museums and cultural Unique local items are not the only gifts you can closed. Regular admission rates apply. institutions during Museum Store Sunday. The purchase at the museums. “We are also excited to Museum Store Sunday has quickly become the Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point offer a free family membership with a purchase of global annual day to “Be a Patron” and shop Museums are thrilled to participate in this $100 or more in the Museum Stores this holiday conscientiously and support museum stores and signature annual initiative and join museum stores season,” says Amber Puschinsky, Fundraising their missions worldwide. While there is only worldwide by offering quality gifts filled with Coordinator for the Friends. “Buying a Membership one Museum Store Sunday each year, everyone inspiration and educational value to consumers helps support the museum all year-round and is encouraged to “Be a Patron” of museums and and support our county-run historic sites and includes many great benefits such as a 10 percent museum stores all year-round. museums. in-store discount and lots of other perks.” For more information on events and promotions “We are delighted to participate in Museum Store Museum Store Sunday is just the start of the during Museum Store Sunday at St. Clement’s Sunday and offer a unique shopping experience many ways you can support your local museums Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse with special events including our free admission this holiday season. The public can enjoy holiday Museum, please Facebook.com/SCIMuseum, Holiday Open Houses Dec. 1 and a 25 percent off shopping at the museum stores all December Facebook.com/1836Light or museums. promotion on our exclusive Crab Pot Christmas long. Shoppers can visit the stores daily, 12 p.m. stmarysmd.com. Trees,” said Jayne C. Walsh, Museum Store to 4 p.m., except Christmas Eve and Christmas Manager. “This year, we are also excited to Day, when they are closed. While shopping, why PRESS RELEASE FROM showcase our broad assortments of local crafts, ST. MARY’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
November 29 - January 1 6-9pm nightly • Closed Dec. 2, 3, 9,10, 24, 25 Garden Live entertainment • Holiday shopping • Café in Lights Glittering Holiday Light Show! Download $ DISCOUNT $ coupon at www.annmariegarden.org Experience the joy & create memories with us! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, Maryland • www.annmariegarden.org
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section Holiday Events Calendar Members free; Non-members $7/person, Nov. 28 - Dec. 24 Nov. 29 - Jan. 1 kids 2 & under free; no pets, no smoking/ Fri. & Sat. • Nov. 29-30 FLAT IRON FARM CHRISTMAS ANNEMARIE GARDEN IN THE LIGHTS vaping. HEARTH AND HOME FLAT IRON ROAD • GREAT MILLS ANNMARIE SCULPTURE GARDEN • SOLOMONS HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. Friday • Nov. 29 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Open 11/28, 11/29, 11/30, 12/6, 12/7, Join us for the most magical time of LIGHT UP THE TOWN You and your family can explore the 12/13, 12/14, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, year as Annmarie Sculpture Garden is NORTH BEACH skills that allowed people over 300 years 12/24. transformed into a twinkling wonderland! 7 P.M. ago to weather the cold and survive. Drive through with free admission. Annmarie Garden in Lights will transport The Town of North Beach begins the Appropriately, the theme of this year is Pony rides, hot chocolate, toasted you and your family to an enchanted festive holiday season by Lighting Up the “Getting Stuffed,” highlighting foods that marshmallows, Santa (except Christmas world where they will discover glowing Town! Onlookers gather on the pavilion are layered inside one another. “light sculptures” and wondrous light as we flip the switch to light up the town eve) and shops open during listed Sunday • Dec. 1 times. Bring your own camera as no installations. Discover wild animals, Christmas tree and holiday displays wintery wonderlands, musical holiday LIGHT UP THE TOWN photographer will be available for Santa CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE scenes, deep sea treasures, the art walk, CHESAPEAKE BEACH TOWN HALL pictures. Closed if weather is bad. & TREE LIGHTING Closings will be announced on Facebook magical creatures, glowing trees, and so 4:30 P.M. much more! New this year, dance in our LEONARDTOWN page. Lights will be on every night. The mayor and town council invite you to immersive light party, create music at 4:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. this event with the special guest – Santa! our woodland piano, and find all the new Activities for the whole family and Santa selfie experiences! will arrive on a fire truck and then meet Closed December 2, 3, 9, 10, 24, 25. with the kids.
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section CHRISTMAS STUFFED HAMS with complimentary hot tea, coffee, cocoa, FOR SALE NOW! Fri. & Sat. • Dec. 6,7, 13, 14 and holiday cookies. Museum members will MADRIGAL DINNERS save 20 percent off in the museum store all Order Your Stuffed Hams HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY weekend! by December 15th Welcome the holiday season with feasting, For more information on the Solomons firelight, and beautiful music in the lavishly Christmas Walk, please contact Sherry Reid decorated Reconstructed State House of at 410-326-2042 x. 19, or Sherry.Reid@ By the 1676.Holiday revelers have feasted through calvertcountymd.gov. For information about Pound, Half or the ages. In the colony, delicacies arrived the weekend’s events visit the Solomons Whole Hams with the tobacco fleet towards the end of Christmas Walk website. Available! the year, and cool weather signaled time for HOSPICE OF ST. MARY’S FESTIVAL butchering meat and decanting beverages OF TREES that had fermented since the harvest. The UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND notion of adding music to the meal was 44219 AIRPORT ROAD • CALIFORNIA introduced to England from Italy, and the 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. 16th-century lords and ladies of the land enjoyed great madrigal feasts. Today’s Free Admission. Support the mission of madrigal dinners feature other customs Hospice of St. Mary’s at this 12th annual that were probably familiar to the colonists. event, a family tradition that gets everyone The burning of a Yule log, a common in the holiday spirit. Stroll through a practice by the Middle Ages, was thought whimsical world with live entertainment, to bring good luck in the New Year. Plants activities for children, photos with Santa that magically remained green through and more. Call 301-994-3023. the bleakest times have held a special significance since Ancient Rome. In 15th- Saturday • Dec. 14 and 16th- century England, musicians sang HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE LOCATED IN OLD DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON carols to introduce the Christmas story to SUTTER POST FARM PARK OUTSIDE BASE GATE 2 PAX NAS those who were unable to read. All of these 38750 CHAPTICO ROAD • MECHANICSVILLE MON. - FRI. 6 A.M. - 8 P.M. • SAT. 7 A.M. - 2 P.M. SUN. 8 A.M. - 2 P.M. traditions are part of HSMC’s Madrigal 4 P.M. - 8 P.M. Dinners. 301-862-3544 Home of the Clydesdales. Horse and Reservations are required and will be carriage rides, face painting, wine tasting, accepted beginning in October. Contact Olde Town Pub Wing Wagon, local meats Mary Bohanan at [email protected]. and crafts, bake sale and more. Admission $10/person; 6 and under free. All proceeds Saturday • Dec. 7 benefit Medstar St. Mary’s Hospice. CHRISTMAS MARKET AND PARADE NORTH BEACH Saturday • Dec. 21 10AM - 3 P.M. HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY The Annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade CHESAPEAKE BEACH RAILWAY MUSEUM draws spectators from afar! The boardwalk Get in the holiday spirit with a ride around is lined with hundreds of people viewing Chesapeake Beach to see the light displays the parade. The best part is when the while historians entertain with tales of jolly-old-fat man arrives by fire truck! Santa holiday traditions through the years since and Mrs. Claus visit with children and Chesapeake Beach was founded over 100 give them a special treat. Tell the kids to years ago! This is a free, family-friendly bring their wish list to share with Santa! event. Warm up around the campfire as you enjoy Bus Tours are 45 minutes long and will pick refreshments! up and drop off at the Town Hall at 8200 SOLOMONS CHRISTMAS WALK Bayside Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. SOLOMONS Times are TBD. If the bus fills up, please 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. email Hilary to be added to the wait-list: Enjoy the beauty of Solomons Island [email protected] during the Solomons Christmas Walk, an Please provide your name, phone number, annual event. sponsored by the Solomons number of tickets (five maximum) and Business Association. The Boat Parade at which preferred run time or first available. Riverwalk will take place at 7pm. Patuxent SANTA ON THE SQUARE High School Jazz Band will perform LEONARDTOWN Christmas music. 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. At Calvert Marine Museum enjoy musical Santa & Mrs. Claus will greet the kids and entertainment, Santa, the Otter mascot, get their gift lists. holiday crafts, and shopping in the museum Store. Santa’s Coffee House will be open HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND 15
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B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section B-13.75 -- CMYK -- SMP Special Section Wentworth Nursery’s RED FRIDAY SALE With speciAls All Weekend long Save $10 Off Save $25 Off Save $50 Off Any purchAse of christmAs Any purchAse of christmAs Any purchAse of christmAs merchAndise $50 or more merchAndise $100 or more merchAndise $200 or more Valid on regular priced merchandise only. Excludes all Mulches, Soils, Stone, Pavers, Valid on regular priced merchandise only. Excludes all Mulches, Soils, Stone, Pavers, Grass Valid on regular priced merchandise only. Excludes all Mulches, Soils, Stone, Pavers, Grass Grass Seed & Bird Feed. Limit 1 coupon per purchase. Good thru December 3rd, 2019. Seed & Bird Feed. Limit 1 coupon per purchase. Good thru December 3rd, 2019. Seed & Bird Feed. Limit 1 coupon per purchase. Good thru December 3rd, 2019.
Live Hardy Christmas Trees Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Torchier Life Like Candle Fresh Live Wreaths Artificial Tree Cyclamen Spruce, Pine & Holly. Plant a tradition Only the best Noble Multiple sizes (red white & ivory) All sizes from 20” to 60” Today’s pre-lit trees offer a natural All colors! Premium this year. Have a Green Christmas & Fraser Firs and realistic appearance and are Wentworth Grown easy to set up and store away. ANNUAL BIG TREE SALE Choose from 100’s of Trees! Shade TreeS evergreen Screening SPecial The More You Buy order TreeS The More You Save!! Over 50 Varieties & Sizes Buy 2 or more trees 15gal. or larger Save 20% Off Pick up your copy at the store, we can Buy 5 or more trees 15gal. or larger Save 25% Off e-mail you a copy, or check out our web site WentworthNursery.com Buy 10 or more trees 15gal. or larger Save 30% Off Flowering TreeS FruiT TreeS for our Special Order Tree Guide Design, Layout, Delivery & Installation are Available under the Special Promotions section. YOU PICK. WE PLANT!
**Pick up the coupon at our store and geta $25 per tree $ credit at time of purchase of any native tree 25 OFF priced at $75 or more. (NO MAIL-IN REQUIRED). the purchase *There is a list of qualifying trees on the www.trees.maryland.gov of one tree* Soil condiTioner winTer deer & rabbiT conTrol SeaSonal cloSeouTS
Organic Plant-tone Shredded Hardwood Liquid Fence Dalen Deer Fencing Bobbex All Telescope,Wicker & All Pond Liners, All Concrete & & Tree-tone Mulch 3 gal RTS 14’ x 75’ 32 oz RTU Aluminum Furniture Kits & Filters Fountains $200 or more 18 lb. bag 3 cu. ft. bags % % $ 88 $ 50 $ 88 $ 88 $ 88 % OFF* ONLY 10 BAGS FOR ONLY ONLY 37 ONLY 14 ALL 50 OFF* 50 18 37 27 ALL 50 OFF *Pumps Excluded *Statuary Excluded Wentworth Nursery Charlotte Hall Prince Frederick Holiday Hours Oakville Holiday Hours Prices Good Thru 30315 Three Notch Rd, 1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, Mon-Fri. 8am-7pm 5 minutes North of Hollywood Mon-Fri. 7:30am-5pm December 24th, 2019 Charlotte Hall, MD Prince Frederick, MD Sat. 8am-6pm 41170 Oakville Road Mechanicsville, MD Sat. 7:30am-1pm 301-884-5292 800-558-5292 410-535-3664 866-535-3664 Sun. 9am-6pm 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427 Sun. Closed 16 HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
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