Scarborough Holiday Guide 2019 Happy Holidays!
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Scarborough Holiday Guide 2019 Happy Holidays! The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) and Scarborough Buy Local have teamed up to bring you the Scarborough Holiday Guide featuring local events and products. We’ve tried to be comprehensive in searching out Scarborough events, but if we’ve missed one, let us know and we will add it to the guide. Check back throughout the holiday season, and we will let you know if the guide has been updated. We’ve also sought out a few gifts with a Holiday theme. If you find other ideas as you are out shopping, please let us know! For the record, these are items we’ve seen about town; no merchant has paid for advertising in the guide. Enjoy the many events that celebrate the holidays in Scarborough and the region. Please have a safe and happy holiday season! *If you have additions, email [email protected] with “Holiday Guide” in 2 Table of Contents Local Events .............................4 Regional Events .......................6 Holiday Gifts & Offers ..........10 Thanksgiving Dinner ...........24 Please note that we have done our best to represent the correct prices and descriptions. The same is true for all events. Please double check all information with the organization hosting the event. Where possible, we’ve added links to make this process easier. 3 Scarborough Calendar of Events Kiwanis Club of Scarborough Poinsettia Sale Order red or white poinsettias for your home or office. Available in 6-1/2 inch or 7-1/2 inch foil-wrapped pots. All profits from this sale support the programs for children. Poinsettias will be delivered the week of December 2nd. Order by Nov 27 • P.O. Box 846 Scarborough, ME 04070-0846 4th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Dinner is a free community meal hosted by the Scarborough School Nutrition Program, Scarborough Community Services, Project GRACE, and many neighbors and friends of Scarborough. RSVP: www.ThanksgivingScarborough.org or call 730-4100. Nov 28, 11am-1:00pm • Wentworth School Cafeteria Home for the Holidays Craft Show-Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen Featuring Maine-made, handcrafted products by artisans of the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen. No admission fee. Contact Linda Cohen at [email protected] Friday, Nov 29, 10:00am-4:00 pm and Saturday, November 30, 9:00am-4:00 pm Scarborough High School, 20 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074 Scarborough Rotary Annual Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale Choose your fresh cut tree & a beautiful hand decorated Maine wreath from a wide variety at the Citgo Gas Station. Mon-Fri: 3:30pm-6:30pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-6:00pm, starting Saturday, Nov. 30 Corner of Rt 1 and Blackpoint Rd. at the Citgo Station Morrison Center Annual Wreath & Poinsettia Sale Be sure to visit Morrison Center for your holiday wreaths and poinsettias! Beautiful 22” decorated Maine balsam wreaths: $20. Proceeds will support the programs and activities of Morrison Center. Saturday, Nov 30, 9:00am-3:00pm • Morrison Center, 60 Chamberlain Road, Scarborough Flaherty’s Holiday Open House Stop at Flaherty’s Family Farm to enjoy mulled cider, Holiday goodies and a visit with Santa. Choose your finest kind Christmas tree, wreaths, garland, kissing balls, baskets and many other items. November 30, 10am-3:00pm • Flaherty’s Family Farm Holiday Extravaganza at Highland Farm Bring your family, pick out your Christmas tree and wreath, say hello to Santa and enjoy all the festivities this season has to offer. Show off your prized family recipe and have a chance a winning some great prizes. December 1, 10am-5pm • Highland Avenue Greenhouse Breakfast with Santa Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at Camp Ketcha to visit with all the children and take requests for Christmas. Each child will go home with a gift from Santa. Registration required. December 1, 8:00-9:30am • Camp Ketcha, Scarborough Christmas Craft Fair at West Scarborough United Methodist Church There will be crafts, baskets, yummy food, evergreen wreaths & arrangements, Grandma’s Attic treasures, and wonderful fellowship. December 7, 9:00am to 2:00pm • West Scarborough United Methodist Church, Scarborough Scarborough Calendar of Events Santa Photos 2019 at Flaherty’s Family Farm Port City Photography has joined forces with Flaherty’s Family Farm and Flawless Pros to raise money for Honor Flight Maine. A free gift from Santa to the first 100 kids, Smores kits while they last, fire pits to keep warm and a whole lot of fun! Craft vendors will be on site selling holiday goods. December 8, 10am – 1:00pm • Flaherty’s Family Farm Blue Point Church Christmas Fair and Haddock Chowder Luncheon Featuring local crafters, wreaths, centerpieces, baked goods, raffles, a hearty festive haddock chowder luncheon and more. For more information email [email protected] December 7, 9:00am-2:00pm • Blue Point Church, Pine Point Road, Scarborough Santa In the Park and Tree Lighting Join Scarborough Community Services for their annual Santa in the Park event. It will be a night of performances, activities, fireworks, and much more. Free event! December 7, 5:00-6:30pm • Memorial Park, Scarborough First Congregational Church Scarborough Fair Featuring wonderful, hand crafted gifts, including, jewelry, baked & canned goods, wreaths, tree & home decorations, beautiful bags and knitted wearable, and much more! December 7 • First Congregational Church Christmas Party & Open House at Oak Hill and Dunstan ACE Hardware Store Enjoy hot cocoa bar, samples of the BEST butter cookies this side of the North Pole and meet the big man himself - SANTA! December 7, 11am-2pm • Oak Hill & Dunstan ACE Hardware Store Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s and FREE Photo with Santa Enjoy free photo with Santa, free crafts and free games & activities. For more information and schedule of activities go to Cabela’s website. Cabela’s Scarborough Holiday Concert Join the Scarborough Band and Chorus for their winter concert at the Winslow Homer Auditorium. All are welcome. December 12, 7:00pm, December 20, 10:00am • Scarborough High School - Winslow Homer Auditorium 3rd Annual Wassailing in the Woods Come join for caroling along the Eastern Trail! Please bring an electric candle or small flashlight so you can read the music.Refreshments will be available. This event is FREE but donations are welcome! For more information call (207) 284-9260. December 12, 4:30pm • Eastern Trail Parking Lot Scarborough's Got Talent!! Enjoy a fun night with amazingly talented student acts. Your response will help the judges choose the winners! Open to performers in Grades 6-12. Admission fee is charged. January 10 • Scarborough High School, Winslow Homer Center for the Arts 2019 Regional Holiday Events (selection) Gardens Aglow at Coastal Botanical Gardens Experience the largest light show in Maine! With over 650,000 lights, witness the transformation of their central gardens into an extravaganza of festive lights in a dramatic display of brilliant color. Gardens Aglow is a ticketed event that delights people of all ages. November 14-December 31 • Coastal Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine The Rink at Thompson’s Point Open Wednesday through Sunday, enjoy the skating experience with up to 10,000 sq. ft. of ice surface and multiple heating areas to keep you warm. Check out their offer: all day skating passes, season passes, gift cards and rental skates, open until February 23, 2020 November 16-February 23 Northern Lights Celebration at L.L. Bean A wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. From forested trails of twinkling lights to visits with Santa and his reindeer, there’s magic to be found at L.L. Bean this holiday season. November 22-December 31 • Freeport, Maine The Polar Express Train Ride The magical journey to the North Pole departs from Ocean Gateway Visitor Center. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, say hello to Santa, sing along to carols and listen to a reading of the story as you journey to the “North Pole.” November 22-December 23 • Portland, Maine Kora FEZtival of Trees During the holiday season, Kora Temple holds its Annual FEZtival of Trees. Come in and see the beautiful trees and decorations, take a chance on the raffle room, visit the craft show, and top it off with a visit with Santa! Adult Admission – $2, Children 12 and under are free November 23-30 Haven’s 11th Annual Make Your Own Candy Cane Make your own Candy Cane! Only 700 tickets will be sold for this special event. It is a fun event for the whole family. Purchase your tickets now at one of their two locations in Westbrook and Portland. Tickets are $7 per person and 100% of proceeds go directly to the Dream Factory of Maine. Saturday, November 30, 9:00am-1:00pm • Haven’s Chocolate Factory, Westbrook, ME Maine State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Maine State Ballet’s The Nutcracker features classic choreography, glorious sets, dazzling costumes and live music by the Maine State Ballet Orchestra. November 28 December 8 • Merrill Auditorium, Portland 2019 Regional Holiday Events Monument Square Tree Lighting Hood Eggnog and Portland Downtown invite you to an evening of entertainment and merriment in Monument Square. Bundle up, enjoy the sights and sounds of the city, and celebrate the official beginning of the holiday season in beautiful downtown Portland, Maine! November 29, 4:30-6:30pm • Portland, Maine Christmas at the Victoria Mansion Every holiday season, the Mansion transforms into a Victorian winter wonderland for Christmas at Victoria Mansion, a six-week celebration featuring decorations by some of the community’s leading and up-and-coming artists, florists, designers, and fellow non-profit organizations. November 29-January 5, 10:00am-4:30pm • Victoria Mansion, Danforth St, Portland, Maine Green Friday at O’Donal’s Visit O’Donal’s Garden Center to experience creative gift giving ideas and festive holiday decor.