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ntert day E ainm oli en H A special holiday supplement to the t Castine Patriot, Island Ad-Vantages and The Weekly Packet. Also online at www.penobscotbaypress.com. November 18, 2010 A guide to making the holidays special with information about local celebrations, events and the organizations that support the community Featuring Shopping locally supports the community, pg. 4 Visit holiday craft fairs, pg. 5 Harry Kaiserian’s holiday food, pgs. 6-7 Handmade ornaments from seashore, field and forest, pg. 8 Local events, pgs. 3 &12 Penobscot Bay Press Community Information Services 2 Holiday Entertainment Special Section, November 18, 2010 Community dinner on Thanksgiving is a Penobscot tradition PENOBSCOT—For more than a decade, a organize the event, said that in the past some community dinner on Thanksgiving has people stayed away because they thought it welcomed those folks who might be alone was a dinner based on income. for the holiday, or who wouldn’t bother with “It doesn’t matter if you have a million the meal and celebration. dollars,” said Moody. “If you’re going to be The dinner takes place at noon on alone on Thanksgiving, you should come Thanksgiving Day at the Methodist church. by.” There is no cost to attend. The organizers do ask that those who want The event started slowly, but has “blos- to attend RSVP so they can get a head count, somed” into a dinner with as many as 60 by calling Barbara Moody at 326-4344 or people present. Barbara Moody, who helps Jane Horton at 326-8721. Rooster Brother The Store for Cooks and those who love them <RX·OOÀQGWKHWRROVWKDW\RXUIDYRULWHFRRNQHHGVDORQJZLWK WKHEHVWLQJUHGLHQWVIRU\RXUKROLGD\FHOHEUDWLRQV$OOWKLVLQ DUHOD[HGDQGIULHQGO\SODFHZKHUHRXUNQRZOHGJHDEOHVWDII For many years, the town of Penobscot has drawn together on Thanksgiving Day, LVKHUHIRU\RX offering a dinner with all the fixings to all comers. Last year more than 70 diners joined several dozen volunteers at the town’s Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Penobscot By the Union River Bridge in Downtown Ellsworth Methodist Church. In the foreground, Jennifer Moody (side to camera) shares a laugh with Robert Tapley. Marilyn Tapley and daughter Sylvia, fourth and fifth from right, ZZZURRVWHUEURWKHUFRP also volunteered to help put on the dinner. Photos by Jamie Sarna Penobscot Bay Press is pleased to announce the arrival of its first Cover photos by Leslie Clapp, Faith DeAmbrose, Colin Powell, Trisha MULTIMEDIA PUBLICATION Robertson, Jonathan Thomas and Rosemary Wyman. Work.... ILoved This Just I Have Been Delightfully Busy in time for An autobiography by John T. Crowell, Master Mariner, at Sea Christmas! and in the Polar Regions Delivery option makes a difference at Thanksgiving by Faith DeAmbrose If you think you might be alone in Deer Isle and Stonington and will be in need of Recorded in part by some home cooking on Thanksgiving, look Captain Jim Sharp no further than your front door. With a call ahead to the Island Community Center, Get your copy at Executive Director Pat Gross will make sure Compiled and edited by The Weekly Packet you get a plate complete with turkey and all Spencer Apollonio the fixings, along with a fresh-baked dessert. OPEN HOUSE, In its fifth year, the idea of creating deli- With photos, maps and special DVD cious meals and delivering them within the Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. community was the brainchild of Stonington resident Sylvia Tate, said Gross, and each year approximately 40 meals are made in Tate’s kitchen and delivered by about six ORDER ONLINE at www.penobscotbaypress.com/store volunteers, usually by 11 a.m. “I will tell you what,” said Gross, “it sure smells good at BY PHONE call 207-367-2200 Sylvia’s house that morning.” “The real community part of this,” she Or stop by one of our three offices continued, “is actually getting to go and bring the meals to those unable to get out The Weekly Packet Island Ad-Vantages Castine Patriot themselves.” Gross said that for some people, the person delivering the meal might Main St., Blue Hill, ME Main St., Stonington, ME Water St., Castine, ME be the only person they see all day. 374-2341 367-2200 326-9300 If you would like to be included in this special holiday meal, contact Gross at E-mail: [email protected] for more information. 367- 2735 or email [email protected]. Holiday Entertainment Special Section, November 18, 2010 3 Community Calendar for the Holidays Fri., Nov. 19 Sat., Nov. 27 CHRISTMAS HIGH TEA, enjoy a traditional DEER ISLE high tea and admire the holiday decorations, BROOKLIN BLUE HILL 3 PM, Woodlawn Museum. Info: ELLACAPPELLA, to perform, 10 AM, Island Nursing Home. BOOK LAUNCHING, Let's Party in Maine by NIGHT OF LIGHTS. A celebration of the 207-667-8671. HOLIDAY TOURS Diane Bianco, 7 PM, Friend Memorial Library. season in downtown Blue Hill including , Victorian Christmas, 4 PM, ELLSWORTH Woodlawn Museum. Info: 207-667-8671. Info: 207-359-2276. performances by Ellacapella at the Town Hall NUTCRACKER, Robinson Ballet performs the PENOBSCOT from 4-5 PM and Santa will be at the Library Fri., Dec. 3 classic holiday ballet, 2 & 7 PM, The Grand. until 2 PM, Main and Water St. Info: 207-374- BLUE HILL Info: 207-667-9500. COFFEE HOUSE, to benefit Community Fuel 3242. STONINGTON Assistance Fund, Tom Yoder, 9 PM, United BROOKSVILLE A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a holiday classic Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd. Info: presented by New Surry Theater, 3rd, 10th, CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, music, games, 207-326-8427 or 326-8626. COMMUNITY CENTER CRAFT FAIR, jams, 11th, 17th, 18th, 7 PM, Town Hall. Info: 207- cookie decorating, craft fair, more! Meet Santa. jellies, baked goods, soaps, quilts, wooden 374-5556. Sponsored by Island Fishermen's Wives, signs and more to benefit the Center, 1 PM, BROOKSVILLE 3 PM, Community Center. Info: 207-348-2945 Sat., Nov. 20 Community Center. or 348-2794. SEDGWICK HOLIDAY FAIR, public supper, auction and SURRY BLUE HILL movie for the kids, 5 PM, Elementary School. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, exhibitors from HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Santa arrives by HISTORICAL SOCIETY PARTY, Santa, around the area will have offerings for holiday horse drawn sleigh at 1 PM to visit with the goodies and more, 5 PM, Old Town Hall shopping, 2 PM, Consolidated School. Info: children. Free pizza slices from 11 AM-1 PM. Sat., Dec. 4 building, Rte. 172. 207-374-2202, ext. 106. Free coffee and door prizes, Eggemoggin BLUE HILL SCIA'S BAKE AND BOOK SALE, books, BROOKSVILLE Country Store. Info: 207-359-2125. snacks and holiday gifts, 2 PM, Rural Hall. STONINGTON A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a holiday classic HOLIDAY DECOR SALE, you set the price, presented by New Surry Theater, 4th, 5th, 12th, 12 PM, Reversing Falls Sanctuary. Info: 207- CHRISTMAS FAIR AND LUNCH, annual Sun., Dec. 12 event sponsored by the Community of Christ 19th, 3 PM, Town Hall. Info: 207-374-5556. 469-7850. ELLACAPPELLA Church, 1 PM, Community of Christ, Rte. 15A. , at the Winter Faire, 11:30 ELLSWORTH ELLSWORTH Info: 207-367-2248. AM, The Bay School, South Street. WINTER FAIRE, craft co-op, cafe, entertain- CHRISTMAS HIGH TEA, traditional high tea CHRISTMAS FAIR , silent auction, boutique ment, patisserie, hot dog stand, bonfire and with holiday decorations, 3 PM, Woodlawn table, basket raffle, and lunch featuring home- Sun., Nov. 28 more, 4 PM, Bay School. Info: 207-374-2187. Museum. Info: 207-667-8671. made soups, chili or hot dogs, cookies and a BROOKSVILLE HOLIDAY PROGRAM, food, support, fun and beverage, 1 PM, St. Dunstan's Episcopal BLUE HILL a Remembrance Service for children and adults Church. Info: 207-667-2326. HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR, five private homes who have lost a loved one; music by Masanobu SEDGWICK TRUNK/FASHION SHOW, local artisans in Brooksville and Harborside, hosted by the Ikemiya, 2 PM, St. Dunstan's Episcopal presented by Sara Sara's, 5 PM, Barncastle Brooklin Garden Club, 3 PM, Info: HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Church, State St. Please RSVP by Dec. 7. Info: , 8:30 AM-2 PM, Restaurant, South St. Info: 207-374-2227. 207-326-4302. items for sale by crafters and artisans, bake 207-667-2531. NUTCRACKER sale, library book sale and silent auction, gym, BROOKLIN CASTINE , performed by Robinson Ballet, 2 PM, The Grand. Info: 207-667-9500. elementary school. Rain date, Sun., Nov. 21, HANCOCK ST. QUARTET, works by HOLLY BERRY FAIR, sponsored by Dr. Mary 11:30 AM-4 PM. Info: 207-359-5002. Mendelssohn, Mozart, Bridge and Beethoven, Cushman Circle, handcrafts, felted and silk SURRY 4:30 PM, Brooklin Inn. Info: 207-479-2845. scarves, baked goods, specialty food items and Tue., Dec. 14 more, 2 PM, Trinitarian Church. Info: PUBLIC DANCE , music by The Frye Mountain 207-326-4052. BLUE HILL Band, 10 PM, Arbutus Grange. Info: 207-667- Tue., Nov. 30 7023 SURRY ELLACAPPELLA, to perform, 7:30 PM, Parker CASTINE HOLIDAY WORKSHOP, custom wreath Ridge. Info: 207-374-2913 GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST decorating, holiday tree assemblage, holiday STONINGTON Sun., Nov. 21 ENTRY DEADLINE. All ages invited to floral and more, 3 PM, Sweet Pea Gardens, HOLIDAY LIGHT CONTEST, sponsored by build entirely edible gingerbread houses with 1276 Surry Rd. Info: 207-667-4730 to register. the Island Community Center. Home on a side BLUE HILL judging based on originality. Info: road? Alert the committee. Info: 207-367-2735. 207-326-9269. PENINSULA JUNIOR ORCHESTRA, will Sun., Dec. 5 perform under the direction of Richard Hsu and DEER ISLE Heidi Powell, 3 PM, Emlen Hall, The Bay LITERARY ARTS EVENING AT THE BROOKSVILLE Wed., Dec. 15 School. Info: 207-479-2845.