Christmas In Shepherdstown 2011
Schedule
TO CHANGE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
| Recently added items are in red. | |
| Friday, November 25th | |
| Free metered parking throughout Town!. | |
| Roasted Chestnuts, Strolling Carolers, & Evening Luminaries on German Street. | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon | The "Little House" on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Stores open for Christmas shopping, serving "sips and sweets". |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Shepherdstown Men's Club "Christmas Bazaar" downstairs at the War Memorial Building - artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade gifts and baked goods. Members of Trinity Episcopal Church's Tuesday Craft Group will be collecting signatures for the town's 250th Anniversary quilt. |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets. |
| 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. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Grinch makes his appearance, bantering with Mrs. Santa and the "Whoville" residents along with Shepherdstown's very own town crier, Ken Bethany. |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | German Street closed to traffic from Church to Princess Sts. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Mrs. Santa reads the "Night Before Christmas" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on the Wall at McMurran Hall while the Grinch plays pranks and steals presents! |
| 6:15 p.m. | Annual Holiday Welcome and official launch of Shepherdstown 250 by Mayor Auxer on McMurran lawn. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Santa arrives to greet Shepherdstown!. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Santa and his elves entertain children and their families inside McMurran Hall. Parents, bring your cameras for a great photo opportunity! |
| 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | "Music in the Windows" at Shepherdstown Sweet Shop and Mellow Moods. |
| 9:00 p.m. | Comedy show at the Shepherdstown Opera House. For more information and tickets go to www.operahouselive.com (proceeds to benefit Shepherdstown 250). |
| Saturday, November 26th | |
| Free metered parking on German Street. | |
| Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street / also Christmas tree path behind the "Little House". | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets". |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SMC "Christmas Bazaar" downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German St. with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods. Members of Trinity Episcopal Church's Tuesday Craft Group will be collecting signatures for the town's 250th Anniversary quilt. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
The "Little House" on Princess Street will be open to the public,
weather permitting. "Christmas tree path" behind the "Little House". |
| 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Historic Shepherdstown Museum open. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Our gift to the Community at the War Memorial Building provided by SBA and CIS Committee - "Unity in Our Community" celebration. |
| In attendance will be Santa, face painters (11:30 - 1:30), a magic show (1:30 - 3:30), balloons and clowns for the children. | |
| 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. | Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street across from Town Hall (weather permitting). |
| 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. | Rumsey boat house behind the Entler Museum open to the public with informative talks at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. |
| 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church will present their Live Nativity on the lawn in front of their church on the corner of German and Church Streets. This is a "must" see! |
| Sunday, November 27th | |
| Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street / also Christmas tree path behind the "Little House". | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Farm Market on King Street behind the Shepherdstown Public Library. |
| 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas Shopping, serving "sips and sweets". |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SMC "Christmas Bazaar" downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German St. with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods. Members of Trinity Episcopal Church's Tuesday Craft Group will be collecting signatures for the town's 250th Anniversary quilt. |
| 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. | Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street across from Town Hall (weather permitting). |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Annual Christmas Music at O'Hurley's General Store in the Great Hall provided by the regular Thursday night musicians. |
| Friday, December 2nd | |
| Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street / also Christmas tree path behind the "Little House". | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets". |
| 10:30 a.m. | There will be a special musical program for preschoolers at the War Memorial Building (Men's Club). Enjoy holiday picture books read aloud by the Library's Miss Kathleen, who will be visited by Mrs. Santa Claus (as portrayed by Juanita Salazar). All are welcome to sing along as local musicians Chelsea McBee and Ryan Guerrero play familiar songs on banjo and guitar. |
| 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Shepherd University Community Dinner served at the SU dining hall - Adults $7.75, 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, ice cream - this is the works, don't miss it!. | |
| 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Shepherdstown Rotary Club annual Christmas Charity Gala at the Shepherdstown Fire Hall. Black tie optional. Benefits many local charities. Info at 304-876-8153. |
| Saturday, December 3rd | |
| Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street / also Christmas tree path behind the "Little House". | |
| All weekend | Ice sculptures around town sponsored by Shepherdstown Business Association. Major ice installation on McMurran Hall sidewalk, downtown sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets". |
| 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Bunker Hill Model Train Exhibit - Shepherdstown Train Station. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SMC "Christmas Bazaar" at the War Memorial Building on German St. with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down. Members of Trinity Episcopal Church's Tuesday Craft Group will be collecting signatures for the town's 250th Anniversary quilt. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
The "Little House" on Princess Street will be open to the public,
weather permitting. "Christmas tree path" behind the "Little House". |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Nativity Set Exhibit and Open House featuring nativity sets from the collections of church members including homemade, handcrafted and sets from all over the world. Refreshments and tours are available of the historic New Street Church, all free of charge. Corner of Church and New Street. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Annual Christmas Parade down German Street featuring Live Nativity participants, marching bands, Morris Dancers and much, much more!. |
| 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Historic Shepherdstown Museum open. |
| 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. | Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting). |
| 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. | Christmas at the Entler. Visits with Santa ant tiny treats. Stories for children in the Entler parlors at noon, 12:30 and 1:00. |
| 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. | Rumsey boat house behind the Entler Museum open to the public with informative talks at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. |
| Noon, 1, 6, 7, 8:00 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church will present their Live Nativity on the lawn in front of their church on the corner of German and Church Streets. This is a "must". see! |
| 12:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Agape School of the Performing Arts recital will be in Reynolds Hall. Advance tickets available. |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets. |
| 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. Visit their website for more information. |
| Sunday, December 4th | |
| Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street / also Christmas tree path behind the "Little House". | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Farm Market on King behind the Shepherdstown Library. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Bunker Hill Model Train Exhibit - Shepherdstown Train Station. |
| 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving "sips and sweets". |
| 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Live ice sculpture demonstration on McMurran Hall sidewalk, downtown sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank. |
| 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. | Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting). |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Historic Shepherdstown Museum open. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 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 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Holiday Gala Concert sponsored by "The Friends of Music" at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts. Visit their website for more information. |
| Saturday, December 10th | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets". |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SMC "Christmas Bazaar" at the War Memorial Building on German St. with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down. Members of Trinity Episcopal Church's Tuesday Craft Group will be collecting signatures for the town's 250th Anniversary quilt. |
| 7:00 p.m. | The Shepherdstown School of Dance will be performing their annual Nutcracker Ballet at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. A repeat performance will be held on Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 pm. Ticket info at 304-876-8277. |
| Sunday, December 11th | |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Hali Taylor's "On the Wall" book launch reception and book signing at the Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown. |
| Saturday, December 17th | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Stores will be open for Christmas shopping serving "sips and sweets" |
| 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SMC "Christmas Bazaar" at the War Memorial Building on German St. with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down. |
| Sunday, December 18th | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Aca-Perco Concert at Tomandy. Jennie Avila & Steve Wright. |
| Saturday, December 24th | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Tuba Christmas is coming to Shepherdstown on the steps of McMurran Hall. See the website for more information. |
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