CHRISTMAS ~ BY THE SEA ~ Fri., Dec. 6 - Sun., Dec. 8 PLANTED IN 1983 Located in the heart of downtown Camden Christmas By the Sea Friday 9am–9pm 20% Off Open Daily 31 Main St., Camden ~ 207-236-3995 www.onceatree.net ~ [email protected] Saturday 9–6 • Sunday 10–5 PICK A STAR and recieve 10-40% OFF Christmas by the Sea Thank you for shopping local! 15% OFF STOREWIDE Three days to save! Friday, Dec. 6 thru Sunday, Dec. 8 Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Enter for the chance to win a $50 Gift Card! Maine Sport Outfitters | 115 Commercial Street, Rockport | www.mainesport.com 236-3999 Fri., Dec. 6 — open late Holiday Refreshments! Sat., Dec. 7, 10–5 Sun., Dec. 8, 12–4 We’re open year‘round! 23 Elm St., Camden 20 % off Jewelry & 30 % off Clothing Clothing, Jewelry & accessories for all your holiday needs! S We W Christmas By the Sea Christmas By the Sea Holiday Specials! Holiday Specials! Storewide Sale ALL Weekend! All Toys, Gifts, Books, Clothing, Christmas & Accessories 25% off EVERYTHING! * Friday only, 9am-10pm 20% off EVERYTHING! * All Day Saturday and Sunday *Except Selected clothing & gifts at 50% off Special Christmas by the Sea hours: Friday: 9am-10pm Saturday: 9am-6:30pm Sunday: 9am-5pm 10 Main Street, \Camden 236-4410 First Congregational Church of Camden, UCC 2019 Advent and Christmas Season Events Open and Affirming Congregation ~ All are welcome! 55 Elm St. (Rt#1), Camden ~ 236-4821 Thursday, December 5 Come & Find the Quiet Center 11:30-12 Meditation -Sanctuary Friday, December 6 Noon Matt Mainster & Friends Christmas-by-the-Sea Holiday Concert Saturday, December 7 9 am -2 pm Local Artisan Marketplace Craft Fair 4 pm Ringing in the Season Christmas-by-the-Sea Penobscot Bay Ringers Handbell Concert Sunday, December 8 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:45 Church School, 9:30 Worship Thursday, December 12 Come & Find the Quiet Center 11:30-12 Meditation -Sanctuary Sunday, December 15 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:45 Church School, 9:30 Worship Thursday, December 19 Come & Find the Quiet Center 11:30-12 Meditation -Sanctuary Sunday, December 22 4th Sunday of Advent Worship Service and Christmas Pageant Tuesday, December 24 6:00 pm Family Worship Service ~ Lessons & Carols 9:00 pm Candlelight Worship Service with Midcoast Brass Quintet Continued from page A6 3:30pm Bonfire Lighting – Lincolnville Beach Come enjoy the sights of the beach and Penobscot Bay beyond. 4:00pm Tree Lighting and Sing Along – Lincolnville Beach This is a special event to mark the holiday season! 4:00pm “Ringing in the Season” – First Congregational Church A holiday handbell concert featuring Choral Bells, Penobscot Bay Ringers, Prescott Memorial School Chime Ensemble, handbell soloist Debra Hall, and the Camden Hills Regional High School Chamber Singers. Doors open at 3:00pm. Free-will offerings benefit PAWS Animal Adoption Center and Pope Humane Society of Knox County. 4:30pm Santa Arrives by Fire Engine – Lincolnville Beach Santa arrives by fire engine to greet children of all ages on the beach at Lincolnville. Visit Santa by the bonfire, sing carols and stay toasty warm. 5:00-8:00pm Holiday Bubbles and Bites at 16 Bay View Hotel Join Executive Chef Andrea Barbour for a holiday themed pairing of 3 wines and 3 bites. $15 per person | Seating every 30 minutes | Advanced reservations accepted (207) 706-7990 5:00pm-8:00pm 12th Annual Art Show - High Mountain Hall A spectacular debut of new work by local artists, jewelers, photographers, ceramic, printmakers and painters. A festive reception will be held both Saturday and Sunday with hors d’oeuvres and drinks. 5:00pm-7:30pm A Walk Through Bethlehem – Chestnut Street Baptist Church Experience the First Christmas as you stroll through the city to get a personal view of more than 80 costumed cast members as they recreate the city of Bethlehem as it might have been the night of Jesus’ birth. 6:00pm-7:30pm Studio RED Holiday Showcase A medley of talented young dancers performing a vast array of holiday themed dances from the sneaky Grinch to classical ballet; including exerpts from the Nutcracker, contemporary, tap and Rockette style kick line. Perfect for all ages! Sunday - December 8th, 2019 10:30-12:00 noon Holiday Cookie Decorating – 16 Bay View Hotel Curtis-Bok Conference Room Join Chef Andrea Barbour of the Bay View Collection Hotel Group and decorate homemade cookies with icing and festive decorations! 11:00am-4:00pm 12th Annual Art Show - High Mountain Hall A spectacular debut of new work by local artists, jewelers, photographers, ceramic, printmakers and painters. A festive reception will be held both Saturday and Sunday with hors d’oeuvres and drinks. 2:00pm-3:30pm Studio RED Holiday Showcase A medley of talented young dancers performing a vast array of holiday themed dances from the sneaky Grinch to classical ballet; including exerpts from the Nutcracker, contemporary, tap and Rockette style kick line. Perfect for all ages! 3:00pm The Nutcracker – Camden Opera House Atlantic Ballet Company’s full length version of this magical holiday production. Tickets are $18/Adults, $16/Children under 12 and Senior Citizens. Tickets can be purchased online or the day of the show at the Camden Opera House. 4:00pm-7:00pm Cookies and Cocktails at 16 Bay View Hotel Join Chef Andrea Barbour for a fun and festive evening of holiday cookie decorating for grownups. The cocktail bar will be open with spiked hot cocoa, wine and local brews. 7:00pm Anne Dodson and Friends Concert Join Anne and Friends at the First Congregational Chrurch at 55 Elm Street for their 29th Annual Winter Program. For information and reservations call (207) 236- 9576.