Christmas In Shepherdstown 2010
Schedule
TO CHANGE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
| Friday, November 27th | |
| Free metered parking throughout Town! | |
| Roasted Chestnuts, Strolling Carolers, & Luminaries on German Street | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Stores open for Christmas shopping, serving "sips and sweets" |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Kiwanis Chili & Cornbread Supper at War Memorial Building on German Street (2nd Floor) |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Bonfire and "Smores" on King Street - Shepherdstown Fire Department |
| 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Chestnuts roasting in front of the Library |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | German Street blocked off from Church to Princess Sts. "Put-pockets" passing out candies to shoppers and visitors. Carolers strolling the streets, music in various shops, people in costume entertaining all. |
| 6:15 p.m. | Mrs. Santa will read "The Night Before Christmas" on McMurran lawn |
| 6:30 p.m. | Annual Holiday Welcome by Mayor Auxer - rumor has it that the Grinch may be about causing havoc this year |
| 6:45 p.m. | Santa arrives at McMurran Hall and visits with children and their families. Be sure to bring your cameras! |
| 7:00 p.m. | A staged reading of "A Christmas Carol" by Full Circle Theater Company with refreshments and choral music. Tickets $20. for this fundraiser at their theater on Princess St. |
| Saturday, November 28th | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p. m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets" |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p. m. | Little House on Princess Street open, weather permitting |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p. m. |
Photos with Santa (by Piccadilly Posh) at Lullaby Lu on German St. Meet and have pictures taken with Santa by a professional photographer. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p. m. | "Holiday Marketplace" Holiday gifts, greens and bake sale at War Memorial Building on German St. (first floor) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p. m. | Kettle Corn for sale in front of the Library |
| 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Historic Shepherdstown Museum open |
| 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Our gift to the town at the War Memorial Bldg. provided by the SBA and CIS Committee |
| Join us for lunch and desserts! Clifford Branson has graciously agreed to share his world famous fried chicken, homemade potato salad and a green veggie - for sale to "eat in or take out" | |
| Members of the Shepherdstown Ministerial Association, Historic Shepherdstown, GSIVC, Visitors Center and more will sell baked goods for dessert | |
| Magician, face painters, popcorn, Santa visit with candy canes for all! | |
| 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. | Free carriage rides - Carousel Farms (weather permitting) |
| Dusk | Luminaries lit throughout downtown at dusk |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Opening reception for the Holiday Group Exhibit, which runs through Jan. 3rd at 8566 Shepherdstown Pike |
| 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church Live Nativity Scene - Corner of Church and German Sts. |
| 7:00 p.m. | A staged reading of "A Christmas Carol" by Full Circle Theater Company with refreshments and choral music. Tickets $20. for this fundraiser at their theater on Princess St. |
| Sunday, November 29th | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Farm Market on King Street behind the Shepherdstown Public Library |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p. m. |
Photos with Santa (by Piccadilly Posh) at Lullaby Lu on German St. Meet and have pictures taken with Santa with a professional photographer. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas Shopping, serving "sips and sweets" |
| 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. | Free carriage rides - Carousel Farms (weather permitting) |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Annual Christmas Music at O'Hurley's General Store in the Great Hall provided by the regular Thursday night musicians |
| Dusk | Luminaries lit throughout downtown at dusk |
| Friday, December 4th | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets" |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | There will be a special holiday program for infants through age eight on the second floor of the War Memorial Building (Men's Club). Stories and songs of the season will be performed by Children's Librarian Kathleen Dawe, singer/songwriter Chelsea McBee, and Ryan Guerrero of The Speakeasy Boys. |
| 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Shepherd University "Olde Time Shepherdstown" dinner at the SU Dining Hall - Adults $7.50, Children 3-11 $4.00, Under 3 - Free |
| From "soup to nuts" and everything in between - Prime Rib, Roast Turkey with all the fixin's, Ham, Seafood Casserole, veggies, salads, figgy pudding, yule log - this is the works, don't miss it! | |
| Dusk | Luminaries lit throughout downtown at dusk |
| Saturday, December 5th | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p. m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets" |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p. m. |
Photos with Santa (by Piccadilly Posh) at Lullaby Lu on German St. Meet and have pictures taken with Santa by a professional photographer. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Shepherdstown Elementary School 5th grade choir and "Bell Tones" perform on the steps of McMurran Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p. m. | Holiday Marketplace (greens, handcrafted gifts and bake sale) at the War Memorial Bldg. On German Street |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p. m. | Rozzy's Friends - various artists at the Entler Hotel |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | The "Little House" will be decorated and open to the public - weather permitting - on Princess Street |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p. m. | Kettle Corn for sale in front of the Library |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p. m. | Washington H.S. Band Boosters wil be selling hot chocolate at the Library |
| 11:00 a.m. | Annual Christmas Parade down German Street featuring Live Nativity participants, marching bands and Morris Dancers |
| During the day | St. Peter's Lutheran Church selling Christmas cookies at the War Memorial Building |
| 11:00 a.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church annual "Cookie Walk" and Bazaar |
| 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Historic Shepherdstown Museum open featuring an antique doll house exhibit |
| 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | James Rumsey Boathouse will be open |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | The Agape School of the Performing Arts will perform free at Reynolds Hall at 11:45 after the parade. Craig Hunter will also perform "mime dancing." |
| 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church Live Nativity Scene - corner of Church and German Sts. |
| 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. | Free carriage rides - Carousel Farms (weather permitting) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Choral Arts Society of Frederick will be caroling throughout town |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Washington H.S. Jazz Ensemble - Holiday Jazz at McMurran Hall |
| 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. | Trinitiy Episcopal Church Live Nativity Scene - corner of Church and German Sts. |
| 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Shepherdstown Music and Dance "Christmas Contra Dance" potluck dinner at 6 p.m., beginners class at 7:30, dance called by Bob Isaacs with music by "Crowfoot" - come and kick up your heels! |
| 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Holiday Gala Concert sponsored by "The Friends of Music" at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts. Limited seating. General Admission $15. in Advance, $20. at the door, $10. children 3-18. Free to SU students and FOM Mac Card holders. |
| Sunday, December 6th | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Farm Market on King behind the Shepherdstown Library |
| 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p. m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving "sips and sweets" |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p. m. | Rozzy's Friends - various artists at the Entler Hotel |
| 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | "Christmas Sunday Buffet Brunch" at the Bavarian Inn. Santa, elves, and a special buffet table set up for kids loaded with stuffed animals. $24.95 per person, $12.95 under 12. Reservations recommended. 304-876-2551 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p. m. | Kettle Corn for sale in front of the Library |
| 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. | Free carriage rides - Carousel Farms (weather permitting) |
| 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. | Free Community Dinner and Open House at SVFD. Fire truck and ambulance displays, free gift for children and a visit by Santa. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Historic Shepherdstown Museum open featuring an antique doll house exhibit |
| 2:00 p.m. | Jefferson High School Pop Singers and Choir singing on the steps of McMurran Hall |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Annual Christmas Carol "Sing-a-Long" at O'Hurley's General Store Great Hall. All are invited either to sing or just to listen. |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Holiday Gala, sponsored by "The Friends of Music". Enjoy classic sounds of the season featuring SU Wind Symphony, Chamber Singers, Camerata Singers, Masterworks Chorale and others at the Frank Center Theater. |
| December 19th | |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Choral Arts Society of Frederick will be caroling throughout town |
| December 19th and 20th | |
| 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. | "The Nutcracker" - Shepherdstown School of Dance |
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