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Welcome to the 2017 Scarborough Holiday Guide!

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 hello@sedcomaine.com with “Holiday Guide” in the subject line.

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Table of Contents

Local Events

Regional Events

Gift Guide

Thanksgiving Dinner

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Please note that we have done our best to represent the correct prices and

descriptions. The material in this guide is not an ad, and if we have the wrong

pricing, it is not the fault of the retailer.

The same is true for all events. This guide is a highlight of activities. Please

double check all information with the organization hosting the event. Where

possible, we’ve added links to make this process easier.

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November 2015

Scarborough

Calendar of Events

Date & Time Event Location

Kiwanis Club of Scarborough Poinsettia SaleOrder 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. Contact Sherry Forest at 883-2775.

2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving Dinner is a free community meal hosted by the Scarbor-

ough School Nutrition Program, Scarborough Community Services, Project GRACE, and many neighbors and friends of Scarborough.

RSVP: www.ThanksgivingScarborough.org or call 730-4100.

Craft Fair - Society of Southern Maine CraftsmenFeaturing Maine made, handcrafted products by artisans of the Society of

Southern Maine Craftsmen. No admission fee.Contact Linda Cohen at 883-1031

Scarborough Rotary Wreaths SaleOrder beautiful hand decorated Maine wreaths through November 24. You

can find the order form on their website: scarboroughrotary.org

Morrison Center Poinsettia & Wreath SaleBe sure to visit Morrison Center for your holiday wreaths and poinset-

tias! Various sizes, lightly decorated and grown right in their greenhouse by adults who attend their Seedling Program. Proceeds will support the

programs and activities of Morrison Center.

Haven’s Make your Own Candy CaneMake your own candy canes! Only 700 tickets will be sold for this special

event, with all proceeds to Dream Factory of Maine. Fun for the whole family! To purchase tickets visit either store in Scarborough, Portland or

Westbrook. Tickets are $7 and sell out fast.

Sandpiper Children’s Center Holiday Wreaths & Poinsettias Sale

Order beautiful double-sided 12 “ wreaths with bow and decorated with or without pine cones ($18 bow, $23 bow & decoration). Percentage of

proceeds from each item will be donated to Sandpiper Children’s Center.

Scarborough Christmas FairThere will be crafts, baskets, yummy food, evergreen wreaths

& arrangements, Grandma’s Attic treasures, and wonderful fellowship.

Santa in the Park and Tree LightingJoin Scarborough Community Services for their Annual Santa in the Park event. This year there will be Santa and Mrs. Claus, tractor wagon rides, Christmas caroling from the HS/MS chorus. You will be able to build your

own toy with Home Depot and take a trackless train ride. Free event!

Order by Nov 22

Nov 23, 11am-1:00pm

Nov 24-25

Order by Nov 24

Mon - Fri 8:30am-4pmWhile supplies last

Nov 25

Order by Nov 27

Dec 2, 9am-2pm

Dec 2, 5 pm-6:30pm

P.O. Box 846Scarborough, ME04070-0846

Wentworth School Cafeteria

Scarborough High School

Scarborough Rotary

Morrison CenterScarborough

Haven’s Candies

St. Nicholas Church, 350 U.S. Route 1

West Scarborough United Methodist Church

Scarborough Memorial Park

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Morrison Center’s 9th Annual Holiday Craft FairThis festive, family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Enjoy

35+ local crafters, a visit from Santa, big raffle, delicious bake sale, home made lunch, and much more.

For information call Meghan at 883-6680 x 1102

Blue Point Church Christmas FairFeaturing local crafters, wreaths, centerpieces, baked goods, raffles,

a hearty festive luncheon and more. For more information email info@bluepointchurch.org

1st Annual Cookie Bake-Off & Holiday Extravaganza Show off your prized family recipe at the Cookie Bake-Off. This contest

will take place during Holiday Etravaganza event. Bring your family, pick out your Chrismas tree and wreath, say hello to Santa and enjoy all the festivities this season has to offer. Check their website for more events!

First Congregational Church Scarborough FairFeaturing beautiful hand made crafts, including, jewelery, quilted items,

bags, scarfs, sweaters, mittens, antiques & collectables, gently used books, Christmas decorations, home made food, and much more. A

special luncheon featuring chicken pot pies and delicious deserts will be served.

Breakfast with SantaSanta 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. Enjoy a special visit from a “reindeer” and delicious breakfast.

Registration required.

Pictures with Santa!Join Pet Quarters and Almost Home Rescue for pictures of pets and kids

with Santa Claus! All proceeds go to benefit Almost Home Rescue.

Wreaths across AmericaScarborough High School is pleased to have been selected to host the 2017 Wreaths Across America Convoy. During this special event, we

are honored to be able to recognize and thank our veterans who live in Scarborough. Wreaths Across America Program will recognize local vet-

erans and their families along with the participants of the Wreaths Across America Convoy.

Scarborough Holiday Band and Chorus ConcertJoin the Scarborough Band and Chorus for thier annual

performance at the Winslow Homer Auditorium.

Holiday Concert for Senior CitizensEnjoy this special event for senior citizens at the Winslow

Homer Auditorium.

Dec 2, 9am-2pm

Dec 2, 9am-2pm

Dec 2, 10am-5pm

Dec 2, 9am-1pm

Dec 3, 8am-9:30am

Dec 3, 11am-3pm

Dec 11, 8am-9am

Dec 14, 7pm

Dec 21, 10am-12pm

Morrison Center60 Chamberlain Road, Scarborough

Blue Point Church

Highland Avenue Greenhouse & Farm Market

First Congregational Church,167 Black Point Road, Scarborough

Camp Ketcha336 Black Point Road

Pet Quarters,486 Payne Road

Scarborough High School

Scarborough High School

Scarborough High School

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Selection of Regional Events

Nov 16-22

Nov 17 - Dec 31

Nov 17 - Dec 31

Nov 20

Nov 24 - Jan 7

Nov 24 - Dec 23

Nov 25

Nov 24 Dec 3

Nov 24, 5pm

Dec 1, 5:30pm

Dec 2-3

November - December 2017

Kora FEZtival of TreesDuring the holiday season, Kora Temple holds 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!

Northern Lights Celebration at LL BeanA wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. Lots of events, delightful surprises, free visits with Santa and his reindeer, horse-drawn

wagon rides and many more.

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Botanical GardensExperience the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. Gardens

Aglow is a ticketed event that delights people of all ages.

Grand Opening of the Rink at Thompson’s PointThis will be 3rd winter season and there is a new addition to the ice rink - a

skate pond for beginners!

Christmas at the Victoria MansionEnjoy many events happening at the Victoria Mansion. Join Portland Ballet as they perform scenes from the Victorian Nutcracker, take your children to

a special preschool story hour or enjoy Christmas with Mr. Dickens.

The Polar Express Train RideThe magical journey to the North Pole departs from Portland on 17 dates and several different times. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, say hello to Santa and sing along to carols. All tickets for the Polar Express™ are sold

through PortTix.

Learn the Art of Wreath MakingJoin this wonderful festive tradition of making wreaths. Tickets are $15. It includes a 10 inch wreath ring (makes an 18-20” finished wreath), and as-

sorted greens. Call 839-4262 or stop in to reserve a spot.

Maine State Ballet Presents The NutcrackerMaine State Ballet’s The Nutcracker features classic choreography, glorious sets, dazzling costumes and live music by the Maine State Ballet Orchestra.

Tickets $66|$51|$41|$31|$21

Monument Square Tree LightingCome one, come all! Hood Eggnog, MEMIC, and Portland Downtown invite you to an evening of entertainment and merriment in Monument Square.

Copper Beech Tree LightingPortland’s Poet Laureate Gibson Fay-LeBlanc will share meditative poems,

the Sea Change Chorale will sing songs of peace and hope, and The Marsh-mallow Cart will serve up streetside S’mores—all leading to the spectacular

lighting of the 100-year-old copper beech tree.

Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude CelebrationSanta arrives by lobster boat! Experience a Hat Parade, Pooch Parade,

several craft fairs and church bazaars, fireworks, community suppers and so much more!

Lewiston

Freeport

Boothbay Harbor

Thompson’s Point, Portland

109 Danforth Street, Portand

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Mu-seum, Portland

O’Donal’s NurseryGorham

Merrill AuditoriumPortland

Portland

Portland Museum of Art

Kennebunkport

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November - December 2017

Saco Main Street Holiday Festival & Light ParadeFeaturing visit from Santa, crafts for kids, S’mores, trolley, 20-30 highly

decorated trees and wreaths creating a magical winter wonderland, carol-ing and the lighting of the Saco tree followed by the “Parade of Lights”

Christmas at the CathedralCelebrating 3o years of Christmas at the Cathedral. Featuring: ChoralArt

Singers, Portland Brass Quintet, Christopher Pelonzi, organist.

Holiday at HadlockThe Sea Dogs will turn the place of summer memories into a winter won-derland. The free event, open to the public, will be highlighted by Santa’s

arrival from the North Pole via helicopter (ELF One).

Merry MadnessGet ready for an unforgettable night of shopping and merriment with your

friends — Merry Madness takes over downtown. Please note: This event is 21+ and rain or shine.

Magic of Christmas by Portland Symphony OrchestraEvery Maine Christmas begins with the Magic of Christmas! With the Port-land Symphony Orchestra’s 38th year of bringing Christmas to Maine and Robert Moody’s final season as Music Director, Merrill Auditorium will light

up with the miracle of the season! Tickets $82|$63|$56|$46|$32

Celebration by the SeaThis free event is sponsored by Saco Biddeford Savings Bank and the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy free refreshments, a visit

and pictures with Santa Claus, local choirs, and so much more!

The Victorian NutcrackerThe Victorian Nutcracker tells the timeless holiday classic set in Victorian

era Portland with sets and costumes inspired by the Victoria Mansion. Performances at Merrill $58|$48|$38|$28|$23

Vintage Bazaar New England - Holiday Edition85 talented vendors, spread inside a historic 25,000sqft brick indus-

trial building, will offer thoughtfully decorated and curated booths with exceptional vintage treasures, holiday treats, upcycled salvage styles and

unique handmade gifts.

Kotzschmar Christmas with CornilsMunicipal organist Ray Cornils and friends present a program that has

become a Portland holiday tradition, featuring a blend of traditional and modern setting of pieces that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Tickets $56|$45|$32

Disney on Ice Presents FrozenDiscover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before. Hosted by

Mickey Mouse and Minnie, delight in unforgettable music and special ap-pearances by favorite Disney stars.

Saco

Cathedral of the Im-maculate Conception, Portland

Portland Sea Dogs

Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)

Merrill AuditoriumPortland

Old Orchard Beach

Merrill Auditorium & Westbrook Perform-

ing Arts Center

Thompson’s Point, Portland

Merrill AuditoriumPortland

Cross Insurance Arena, Portland

Dec 2, 12pm

Dec 2-3

Dec 2, 10am-12:30pm

Dec 7, 4pm

Dec 8 - 17

Dec 9, 1pm-4:30pm

Dec 16 - 23

Dec 16-17

Dec 19, 7pm

Dec 20-24

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Thank You!

Len Libby Chocolatier

Have you been thinking about a new snow shovel this winter? Len Libby has the perfect model for you. Made of chocolate, the snow shovel is available in three “models”: milk, dark or white. Send it to your snow bird friends and family to remind them of what they are missing.

LenLibby.com419 U.S. Route One(207) 883-4897

Scarborough

Holiday Gift Guide

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Haven’s CandiesHaven’s will put you in the Holiday mood with their Holiday Party Trays, candy canes, peach blossoms, molasses sponge, ribbon candy, and fresh nuts. And don’t forget the Maine Chocolate Lobster Dinner for friends and family that are away from winter wonderland over the holiday.

HavensCandies.com400 Expedition Drive, Suite E(207) 510-6699

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Wrap up the Holidays at O’Reilly’s Cure Restaurant & Bar

On Black Friday and then every Sunday through December 17, from 3 to 7pm, O’Reilly’s Cure will be offering two complimentary gift wrappings while you enjoy dinner and drinks.

O’Reilly’s Cure offers the perfect place to relax after holiday shopping and features an eclectic menu of Irish and Korean infused recipes, homemade desserts, and specialty cocktails.

You can also finish off your holiday shopping with an O’Reilly’s Cure Gift Card!For every $50 in Gift Certificates you will receive an additional $10 Gift Certificate.

For every $100 spent in Certificates, you additionally receive a coveted O’Reilly’s Cure pint glass to accompany your bonus! Offer good until 12/31/17

Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 & all day SundaysO’Reilly’s Cure glasses available for $7 each.

O’Reilly’s Cure Restaurant & Bar264 U.S. Route One(207) 517-2222

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Mainely WrapsJust like the Thanksgiving Pies and Christmas Cookies your Mom used to make. Naphtali & Rich at Mainely Wraps will bake you a wonderful assortment of cookies and pies that will have you happily bickering with your siblings over which one is the best.

By the way, it’s the chocolate chip cookie and coconut cream pie, but you can decide for yourself.

MainelyWraps.com 360 U.S. Route One (207) 515-2244

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ACE Oak Hill & Dunstan Hardware

Holiday elves have been busy at Ace Hardware. Owner Anne Johnson hand picks this unique selection of specialty items – with advice from the elves. Here are a few of the gift ideas that you can find at the Oak Hill Ace Hardware.

Becky Wright Pottery (South Portland, ME) - mugs, honey jars, spoon restsNellie’s Teas (South Portland, ME)

New England Bells (NH)Paine Products (Auburn, ME) - balsam pillows, incense

Wayne Village Pottery (Wayne, ME) - pottery ornaments

Danica Candles (Rockport, ME) - hand-dipped taper can-dlesSalty Beach Studio (Camden, ME) - pure soy candles

Almost all of their books are by Maine or New England authors.

ScarboroughAceHardware.com29 Gorham Road(207) 883-5058

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