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County Times St. Marys County Calvert County


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Holiday Hours starting 11/24/17:
Monday thru Thursday: 10 til 5
Friday: 10 til 7 | Saturday: 10 til 5
Sunday: 11 til 5

240.925.0057
20353 Point Lookout Road Great Mills, Md. 20634 By Guy Leonard & Dick Myers
(Between Dyson Lumber and Brass Rail)
Find us on Facebook! Staff Writer

Small Business Saturday was rst throughout the day, Beck said. The

bark friday! held on November 27, 2010 as a


counterpoint to Black Friday and Cy-
ber Monday. American Express start-
day was more than just a gimmick
to boost business for the season, he
said, rather it was a way to refocus
2 DAYS ONLY! FRI & SAT NOV. 24 & 25 ed the day as perhaps a way to get peoples attention on the fabric of
more people to wag their credit cards small towns. Its one day to get them
with local businesses. But it has taken to focus on shopping locally, but its
on a life of its own and many towns also to open their eyes on whats all

25% OFF and cities across the country are mar-


keting it.
around them 365 days a year, said
Beck. Everyone talks about how they
like that small-town atmosphere with a
ALL PET
As the Christmas shopping season
heats up the Town of Leonardtowns busy main street but what do they do
Business Association is encouraging to support it?

TOYS! customers to come out Nov. 25 for


Small Business Saturday, focusing on
If theyre not supported, they
dont exist.
what small, local, independent busi-
ALL YOU CAN ness owners have to offer. Small
Calvert County Chamber of Com-
merce President/CEO Bob Carpenter
FETCH, Business Saturday is one of our ve said many county businesses are us-
events to get folks to consider shop- ing the day as a marketing opportu-
CHEW, ping local, shopping Leonardtown, nity.
said Darren Beck, proprietor of Home
TUG & SHAKE Elements on Washington Street in the Carpenter said small business is
town square. part of the fabric of the county. It is
the backbone of the business econ-
There will be 27 town businesses omy in Calvert County. Most of our
taking part in Small Business Satur- businesses are small businesses, he
SAN SOUCI SHOPPING PLAZA day, he said, all throughout, down- said, adding that most of the cham-
town, midtown and uptown. The event bers members are also small busi-
22598 MacArthur Blvd. will last from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with
California, MD 20619 nesses.
Christmas carolers singing on the
301.917.WASH (9274) street going from store to store, Beck guyleonard@countytimes.net
told The County Times. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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shop Leonardtown!
Small Business
Saturday
November 25, 2017
Participating Businesses
Ace Hardware - Leonardtown

10 am - 5 pm Big Larrys Eatery


Breton Bay Optical
2 Broke Girls Boutique
Shopping local keeps BTB Coffee Bar
your money here in
your community Craft Guild Shop
Shop Crazy For Ewe Yarns
Support your local
small retailer this
Leonardtown Fenwick Street Used Books
& Music
holiday season starting
Heritage Chocolates
with Small Business
Strolling Carolers Saturday, November 25th Home Elements
by St. Maries from 10 am - 5 pm Leonardtown Maryland
Choral Arts Antique Center
McKays Market
New View Fiberworks
North End Gallery
Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts
Port of Leonardtown Winery
Quality Street Kitchen & Catering
SideTrack Hobbies
S-kape Salon & Spa
SMC Historical Society
Tudor Hall
Southern Maryland Wine & Design
St. Marys County Art Council
Gallery & Gifts
The Good Earth Natural Food Co.
The Hair Company

In the Tent in the Square!


Big Larrys Eatery
Coastal Arts Market
Craft Guild Shop
Leonardtown Cigars
Nutt House Wine & Wood

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 7

Christmas
Spirit at the
By Dick Myers
Editor

The Town of North Beach begins


the festive holiday season Friday, De-
Beach
rade, on oats or in cars (antique and
otherwise) or (trailered) boats, or on
cember 1 by Lighting Up the Town! foot. Its one of the biggest Christmas
Onlookers gather on the pavilion as parades in the area.
they ip the switch to light up the
town Christmas tree and holiday dis- Also on Saturday in North Beach
plays. The Christmas Tree Lighting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be the
takes place at 7 p.m. Christmas Market. Vendors will line
5th Street near Bay Avenue and the
The next day, Saturday, Dec. 2, waterfront. They will offer crafts,
the Annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Pa- food, Christmas trees and wreathes,
rade draws spectators from afar! The shopping and much more
boardwalk is lined with hundreds of
people viewing the parade. The best Tell the kids to bring their wish list to
part is when the jolly-old-fat man ar- share with Santa. He and Mrs. Claus
rives by re truck! Santa and Mrs. will be available for visits and picture
Claus visit with children and give taking after the parade.
them a special treat. Warm up around the campre as
Every year, organizations from all you enjoy refreshments including
over northern Calvert and southern marshmallow roasting on the re.
Anne Arundel participate in the pa- dickmyers@counytimes.net

Craft Guild Shop


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November 25th
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Christmas Festivities
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Solomons to Host 33rd Christmas Walk


By Dick Myers Saturday, December 2
Editor 6 7 p.m. - COSMIC Flute Choir
Solomons will ll your senses and immerse you in the holiday spirit 7 8 p.m. - Sax Appeal Quartet
November 29th through December 2nd. Those are the dates for the 33rd
Annual Solomons Christmas Walk, with events on the island, and at Cal- 8 8:30 p.m. - Song Birds
vert Marine Museum and Annmarie Garden. Santa and Bubbles, the museum otter, will visit and spread holiday
The Solomons Business Association reports that this year they have cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch
hired a professional Christmas Lights & Decoration company to decorate and cookies on Friday and Santas Coffee House on Saturday featuring
the RiverWalk with white Christmas lights to light up the island. complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies.
Another highlight of the annual event will be caroling from Patuxent Shop locally in the Museum Store for high-quality, made in America
High School band. Other street performers will be wondering around gifts that will please everyone on your holiday list. Museum members
own to provide entertainment. receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6
9 p.m. and is stocked with a unique collection of clothing, hostess gifts,
The 2017 Christmas Walks theme this year is All things Candy Cane. hundreds of regional books, unique holiday cards, custom mugs, Carvel
Events include: Hall crab knives, beautiful jewelry, gourmet snacks, ornaments galore,
Wednesday 29th November 6:30 p.m., Judging of Best Decorated and plenty of stocking stuffers.
Home & Business. Special points for Candy Canes and Christmas can- To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at:
dies! Prizes announced & awarded on Thursday night at Christmas Party. http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.
Decorating the Christmas Tree. This year all the community can join in
and bring something special they have made/bought for the tree. The
Tree will also be decorated with the help of members of the SMCR Inc From Solomons Business Association CMM
individuals with developmental differences.
Thursday 30th November Christmas Party at Annmarie Gardens/
Dowell Rd - all welcome, Cost $30 per person.
Friday December 1st Saturday 2nd Christmas Gift Market in park
near Kingshers Restaurant, Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 4
p.m. 8 p.m.
Friday December 1st, 6:30 p.m. Santa and his elf arrive by a Solo-
mons Fire Truck to switch on our Christmas tree lights and visit with the
children.
Saturday December 2nd, 6:30 p.m. watch the Solomons Annual Light-
ed Boat Parade, visible from Back Creek to Patuxent RiverWalk. At 7:30
p.m. Childrens Entertainment will be at Our Lady Star of The Sea Church
In addition to all the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden
in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade. The Calvert Marine
Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages and
admission is FREE!
On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy local musical entertain-
ment:
Friday, December 1
6 7 p.m. - Patuxent High School Carolers
7 8 p.m. - Patuxent Voices
8 9 p.m. - Bruce Rider & Riders

See Santa and the Otter at the Solomons Christmas Walk. Photo courtesy Sherry Reid.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 9
Christmas on the Square
Photos courtesy of Town of Leonardtown

Christmas Tree Lighting


Coming to Leonardtown
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

The yuletide season gets started exactly one rival of Santa Claus. Though, Fleming said, there are usually as
day after Thanksgiving with the annual Christ- The tree lighting is set for 7p.m., with Santa many as 600 children present for the tree light-
mas Tree lighting ceremony on the Leonard- available afterwards for children to make their ing ceremony.
town town square. Christmas wishes. There is also a strict queing system set up to
Every Black Friday, the town square is Santa will be brought into town with his bring children to speak to Santa, Fleming said.
packed with spectators waiting for the kick off sleigh escorted by two re/EMS vehicles and But those children who dont get a chance
of the Christmas season. take his station at the corner of Fenwick Street to talk to Santa Nov. 24 have only a couple of
The weather looks like its going to go in at the Bank of America. weeks to wait until Dec. 16 when Mr. and Mrs.
our favor, said Maria Fleming, events coordi- Rides on the emergency vehicles will be Claus return to the town square for their own,
nator for Leonardtown. Well probably be in available only before 6:45 a.m. this year, event, Fleming.
the 7,000-person range for attendance on the Fleming said. There, she said, all children who show up are
town square. seen by Santa.
Children who want to speak with Santa are
Activities for visitors include crafts they can seen on a rst-come, rst-serve basis, Fleming guyleonard@countytimes.net
make on site and take with them, a petting said, adding that Santa usually speaks to as
zoo, stories for children with Mrs. Claus, sleigh many as 300 children a night.
rides, a live nativity scene, music and the ar-
10 Shop Local This Holiday Season

The Historyof Holiday


32nd Annual Christmas Doll 11th Piney Point Holiday &
& Train Exhibit
St. Clement's Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Rd
Christmas Exhibit

Colton's Point, MD 20626


301-769-2222
Enjoy Christmas in Maryland with
vintage dolls, toys, and miniature trains,
many in a nautical setting.
Museum store open for shopping!

$3 with age discounts


Piney Point Lighthouse
44720 Lighthouse Rd
Piney Point, MD 20674
301-994-1471
Enjoy Christmas in Uniform with authenitic
items from WWI and WWII. Learn about the
War of 1812 and the Civil War. Kids activities!

$7 person, $3.50 for seniors,


student and with military ID
Lights
Holiday celebrants employ holiday
lights in various ways. Certain indi-
viduals may be content to hang lights
grand light display. Because the labo-
ratory was situated along the railroad
that passed between Manhattan and
Event Dates & Times:
Dec. 1 to Dec. 22 (Thur-Mon) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
on their Christmas trees and call their Philadelphia, thousands of people
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 (Open Daily) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. decorating complete. Others may get were able to see the display.
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years their holiday jollies by making sure The concept of electric holiday
each square inch of their home is lights took a bit of time to catch on.
covered in twinkling lights. Still, other Edisons friend and associate Edward
Do your holiday shopping at the people prefer the more subdued ef- Johnson was tasked with stringing
fect of lights framing one picture win- together colored lights in 1882 and
Calvert Marine Museum Store dow of the house. placing them on an evergreen tree.
The tradition of Christmas lights Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white
stretches back to early modern Ger- and blue light bulbs. In 1895, Presi-
many when people used candles to dent Grover Cleveland requested the
decorate Christmas trees in Christian White House family Christmas tree be
homes. Those candles were harbin- illuminated by multi-colored electric
gers of what would come when elec- light bulbs.
tric lights replaced gas and other In 1903, when General Electric
open ame illuminating devices that began to offer pre-assembled kits of
were commonplace prior to the 20th holiday lights, stringed lights were
century. reserved for the wealthy and electri-
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the cally savvy. For example, in 1903 a
rst successful practical light bulb, single string of electric lights cost $12,
also created the rst strand of elec- or around $300 today.
tric lights that would be used in holi- It would take several more years be-
day decorating. By 1880, Edison had fore holiday lights became a national
standard incandescent light bulbs tradition. On Christmas Eve 1923,
well sorted out and desired a way to President Calvin Coolidge began the
better advertise his invention, so he countrys celebration of Christmas
decided to make the most of the holi- by lighting the National Christmas
day season and put his light bulbs on Tree on the Ellipse located south of
display. the White House with 3,000 electric
According to a 2003 article in lights.
Shop Small Business Saturday American Heritage magazine titled Today, illuminated strands of lights
The Wizard of Your Christmas Tree,
November 25 Edison strung incandescent bulbs all
have become a large part of holiday
celebrations and have even been
Get 20% off when you mention around the compound of his Menlo adopted for use during various year-
Small Business Saturday Park, NJ, laboratory. Edison con- round events. Such lights can be a
structed an eight-mile underground beautiful and festive addition to many
Open Daily: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. wiring system in order to power this celebrations.
Your Guide
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 11

to Comfortable Holiday Shopping


During the period between Black Friday to leave the comfort of their homes to shop. protect your feet. Consider bringing along
and Super Saturday, millions of people Early morning is the busiest time for online a rolling beach cart so that packages do
ock to stores or shop online in order to shopping, so if youre worried about re- not weigh you down.
meet their holiday deadlines. The National tailer site slowdowns, opt for early or late PACK NUTRITIOUS SNACKS
Retail Federation states that, during the hol- evening to make purchases. Many retailers
iday retail season of 2016, spending was preview deals for both Black Friday and Cy- Hunger can try your patience, which
up by 4 percent over the same period in ber Monday, so you can make a list of what doesnt bode well when holiday shopping.
2015, and $658.3 billion was spent from to buy to streamline shopping. Eat well before visiting the store and bring
November through December. along lling, nutritious snacks, such as trail
USE A RIDESHARING SERVICE mix or edamame, so you dont have to
Consumers have more options today than Take the hassle out of endlessly circling navigate crowded food courts when hunger
ever before when shopping for holiday mall parking lots looking for parking spots strikes.
gifts. Shoppers about to get into the holi- by taking a cab or ridesharing service to
day shopping swing of things can make the BUILD IN BREAKS
the stores. Drivers can drop you off right
process more comfortable in various ways. at the main entrance, which can increase Whether shopping at home or in-store,
SWAP BLACK FRIDAY FOR CYBER MONDAY safety and comfort, particularly on the way take breaks from marathon shopping to re-
home when you have packages in tow. lax. Too much focus on spending can im-
According to NRFs Cyber Monday Ex- pede your ability to enjoy all the wonders
pectations Survey conducted by Prosper DRESS APPROPRIATELY of the holiday season. Plan shopping ses-
Insights Analytics, 122 million Americans Wearing too much clothing can leave sions around dining out, visiting or sightsee-
planned to shop online on Cyber Monday you feeling overheated and uncomfortable ing.
in 2016. Millions of people recognize that in crowded retail centers. Skip the heavy
stores are using all means possible to in- Holiday shopping can be less of a chore
coat and layer clothing instead. This way when shoppers prioritize comfort.
crease sales. Online deals can be too good you can shed layers as necessary to remain
to pass up, and shoppers dont even need comfortable. Wear ats or walking shoes to

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Vacations create memories this island destination can be Wednesday, November 22, 2017 15
that last a lifetime. But across the ideal place for relaxation.
North America, surveys indicate Australia and New Zea-
that fewer people are cashing land: January and February
in on all of their vacation days. are summer months in the
Some may be too busy to trav- southern hemisphere. These
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while others might not be able to

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plore. and rain forests draw visitors to
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Escaping to warm climates can Travelers can hike active vol-
be just what the doctor ordered canoes or surf warm turquoise
when winter weather sets in at waters. The dry season ar-
home. Although that rst snow- rives in December along with
fall can make for a picturesque moderate temperatures.
holiday season, theres a good thin out in January and Febru- capital of San Juan has thriving
chance that after several storms Honolulu: The weather in Ha- ary. The slower season means arts and culture.
and navigating icy roads, a get- waii tends to be beautiful year- affordable hotel rates and short- St. Martin: Also known as St.
away to sunshine and sand can round, but February can be an er lines for attractions. Maarten, this paradise offers
help beat winter blues. When especially good time to travel Montreal: Those who dont two different cultures for the
gifting travel this year, consider to this U.S. island chain. Travel want to escape the snow but price of one. The island shares
these great places to travel in & Leisure says that hotels often embrace it might nd a vacation French and Dutch territory sta-
January and February. slash their rates by up to 40 per- in Montreal a welcome diver- tus. Visitors who like to eat well
cent in February. This makes it sion. This cultured city offers Old and party into the morning often
Anguilla: Anguilla is a British much more affordable to gift a
territory in the Eastern Carib- World charm plus modern ame- nd St. Martin an ideal destina-
stay in Honolulu. nities. tion.
bean, just east of the British and
U.S. Virgin Islands. Its known for Orlando: While holiday crowds Puerto Rico: American travel- Gifting plane tickets, hotel
its long sandy stretches of beach peak in November and Decem- ers can vacation in Puerto Rico reservations or upgraded meal
and pleasant winter tempera- ber, visiting Orlando and its without needing travel visas or plans can make winter vacations
tures, which average 83 F. There main attraction, Disney World, passports. While all of Puerto that much more enjoyable.
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