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Calendar of Local Events
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Going on Now: Art Exhibit: Ten Piscataqua Painters, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, through December 28. Select artwork by the 10 artists published in the coffee table book Ten Piscataqua Painters are on exhibit\ The book is the second in a series of coffee table books dedicated to celebrating the diverse, outstanding talents of local artists in the Piscataqua Region, following the success of Ten Piscataqua Photographers, published in 2018. FMI visit yorkpubliclibrary.org/art.
Friday, November 25-Thursday, December 29
Festival of Trees, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. One of the premier holiday events in Southern Maine. Crafts, auctions, prizes, visits with Santa and more. The Festival of Trees Opens Friday, November 25. Come vote for your favorite tree; various raffle prizes. Silent auctions for items featured on the Artist Tree. You could win a tree, gift certificates, dinners, local crafts, local services and more! Raffle tickets are $5 for 3 tickets. Winning tickets will be drawn on Thursday, December 15, at 4 PM. All raffle and sale proceeds benefit Dyer Library/Saco Museum community programming. Several special events including Children's Craft Day, Tea with Mrs. Claus, Visit with Santa and the Final Raffle Day will also be featured. FMI www.sacomuseum.org
Friday, November 25
Black Friday, The Daily Sweat, 65 Portland Road, Kennebunk. It’s the biggest shopping day of the year + The Daily Sweat has deals as throughout the day!.
Friday & Saturday, November 25 & 26
3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair, American Legion Hall Post #159, 102 Main Street, Kennebunkport. Friday, November 25: 9 AM-2PM. Saturday, November 26: 9 AM-2PM.Thirty-Two unique Maine crafters gather to show their wares -- pottery, jewelry, photography, baked goods, driftwood trees, mittens, scarfs, hats, sea glass art and much, much more. Raffles every hour. A great festive atmosphere and a HoHo Whole lot of fun. Contact: Sandy Gnidziejko [email protected]
Saturday, November 26
Holiday Depot Day, 12 Depot Street, Kennebunk, 10 AM-3 PM. Saturdays will be extra special this holiday season, as Tourist & Town’s depot is transformed into an old-time outdoor market with fresh flowers, holiday greenery, gift items and more! Expect all your favorite Depot Day vendors plus occasional surprise guests! Stems to Stearns will be fully stocked with fresh wreaths and holiday greenery. Purchase them decorated or customize them yourself at a DIY table full of bows and baubles! Our vendors will also be selling jewelry, art, photography, books, gift items – and comfort food! FMI email [email protected]
Card Making Station at Kennebunk Free Library - There’s no better way to show your love than with a handmade card. Come to Kennebunk Free Library on Saturday, November 26 between 12 and 4 to make a card for a friend or loved one! We’ll have all the supplies ready – just stop in and get creative! Work together as a family or create your own cards. All ages are welcome to attend. No registration required. This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, please call 985-2173 or visit the website www.KennebunkLibrary.org.
Illustrator Matt Tavares Reading and Signing, Brick Store Museum, Main Street, Kennebunk, 10 AM. Tavares will read from his book Dasher and host a Q&A afterward. Tavares will be signing copies of Dasher and another of his books, The Night Before Christmas, and both will be available in the museum’s store. For more information on illustrator visits and programming, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Wreath-Making Workshops at the Brick Store Museum, Main Street, Kennebunk, 1-3 PM. This will be a workshop dedicated to the creation of all-natural foraged wreaths. All participants will leave with a finished classic green holiday wreath that is adorned with natural locally sourced materials. Workshop will be taught by local artist and wreath maker Elizabeth Winter. Please bring your own clippers/handheld pruners for this workshop. If you are unable to do so please contact the Brick Store museum prior to class date. All other materials will be provided. Gather some friends and feel free to bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy while you create. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/450529324337
Christmas Tree Lighting, Tibbetts Plaza, Kennebunk, 5 PM. Celebrate the 34th annual “Christmas in Kennebunk” as Santa lights the Christmas tree. Enjoy free refreshments provided by local groups and merchants, caroling performed by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir and ice skating with Santa & his elves at the Waterhouse Center (weather permitting)
Monday, November 28
Storytime at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, 10:30-11:30 AM. Join a York Public Library librarian for stories, songs and rhymes outside in the garden at York Land Trust headquarters. Dress for the weather and garden. Bring a blanket, or picnic lunch to enjoy as a family after storytime. Meet by the vegetable garden Please register at yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
Walking Club, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd, York, 11 AM-12 PM. Join a rotating selection of your favorite librarians to take a walk around town. The group will start from the library lobby and try out a variety of different routes. Some weeks guests will share more about the flora, fauna, and history of the area we traverse. Some weeks there might be off-site meetups to encourage visiting other parts of the beautiful town. Rain or shine.
YPL Book Club: A Gentleman in Moscow, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 2-3:30 PM. Join in to discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles in the Wheeler Room at York Public Library. Brimming with humor, a glittering cast of characters, and one beautifully rendered scene after another, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the count’s endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose. Please register for this event at yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
Tuesday, November 29
Cribbage Game Night, Wells Public Library, 6 PM. Calling all cribbage players. The Wells Public Library is starting up a casual monthly game night. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to come and play, watch others play, learn the game, or just kibbitz. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Wreath-Making Workshops at the Brick Store Museum, Main Street, Kennebunk, 5-7 PM. This will be a workshop dedicated to the creation of all-natural foraged wreaths. All participants will leave with a finished classic green holiday wreath that is adorned with natural locally sourced materials. Workshop will be taught by local artist and wreath maker Elizabeth Winter. Please bring your own clippers/handheld pruners for this workshop. If you are unable to do so please contact the Brick Store museum prior to class date. All other materials will be provided. Gather some friends and feel free to bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy while you create. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/450529324337
Thursday, December 1-Thursday, December 17
Retro Roadtrip Raffle,Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Win a framed, matted & autographed print plus a signed copy of Retro Roadtrip: Winter in Southern Maine and a bit of New Hampshire by Joshua Hrehovick. Tickets are available for purchase at Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library 3 tickets for $10 drawing on December 17th. The library is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. FMI call 207-967-2778.
Thursday, December 1
Knitting Group, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10 AM-12 PM.Tired of turning pages and would rather turn a heel? Join us to unwind and pick up purls of wisdom from fellow knitters. Held in York Public Library’s Wheeler Room.
Virtual Mid-Day Meditation with York Public Library 15 Long Sands Road, York, 12-12:30 PM. Join Kalyana on Thursdays at lunchtime for a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation. Registration Required; visit yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
Weekly Conversational French Language Group, Wells Public Library, 6:30 PM. An informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. FMI contact Cindy Appleby at [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Holiday Party, Shops at Cape Neddick, 1300 US Route 1, Cape Neddick, 5-8 PM. Raffles, shopping, champagne, music and more!
Friday, December 2-Sunday, December 18
Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash at City Theater 205 Main St. Biddeford. With 40 swinging hits, nothing will be silent this night as 6 singers serve up cool versions of Sinatra standards and holiday favorites. December 2-18, Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 Sun at 2:00 (No Show Dec 4). Tickets are $30 (all fees included) and are available at www.citytheater.org/buy-tickets or 207-282-0849.
Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3
Prelude Block Party, Dannah and Dannah for Men, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. Food, drinks, music and fun!
Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3
Bar Mills Community Church Christmas Market, have many more beautiful handmade items for the Christmas Marketplace this year. As usual we will have a great selection of fresh greens to decorate your home, a wide variety of baked goods-cookies, breads, pies and candy to satisfy your taste buds. Don't forget to pick up a couple of jars of Wanda's Wonderful Homemade Pickles. There will also be plenty of handcrafted gift ideas for your family, friends and even your pets.
Friday-Sunday, December 2-4
Holiday Open House at The Country Peddlar, Harbor Road, Wells, 9 AM-4 PM. Enjoy holiday shopping at this annual open house.
Friday, December 2
Fiber Arts Group, Wells Public Library, 10:30 AM. Have you been crafting during the past few months? Join this group every Friday at the library to show off your latest knitting creation, get tips on your crochet technique and just chat with old friends and make some new ones. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wells Public Library, 10:30 AM. Join with other community members at the library for lively and informative discussions on the major global issues of our time. Meetings center on topics outlined in the Great Decisions briefing book provided by the Foreign Policy Association. Facilitator for the meetings, John Randazzo has led Great Decisions discussion groups since 2016, both in Maine and Florida. This month's topic: Outer Space and Industrial Policy. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at [email protected] or by calling the library at 207-646-8181.
Wassail Concert with the Seaglass Chorale and Sea Tone, St. David's Church, Kennebunk, 7:30 PM. A night of music, dancing and more, celebrating the Winter Solstice. Tickets are available at the door by cash, checks, and through PayPal are accepted. $20 for Adults, $10 for 12 and under.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 5:30 PM. Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, followed by the lighting of the tree.
Wells Holiday Tree Lighting, Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, 6 PM. Wells' 3rd annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony includes a meet and greet with Santa, performances from the Atlantic Harmonies singing group, Touch A Truck, where kids of all ages will have the chance to explore a Wells Fire Truck, cookie decorating, ornament decorating, a hot cocoa bar and more! FMI email [email protected]
Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4
Adopt-a-Tree Festival, Dunlap Masonic Lodge, 264 Pool Street, Biddeford, 10 AM-6 PM on Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM on Sunday. Decorated trees, gift cards, shopping, food, games and more! FMI www.luckypuprescuremaine.org/adopt-a-tree-festival.
Saturday, December 3
Holiday Depot Day, 12 Depot Street, Kennebunk, 10 AM-3 PM. Saturdays will be extra special this holiday season, as Tourist & Town’s depot is transformed into an old-time outdoor market with fresh flowers, holiday greenery, gift items and more! Expect all your favorite Depot Day vendors plus occasional surprise guests! Stems to Stearns will be fully stocked with fresh wreaths and holiday greenery. Purchase them decorated or customize them yourself at a DIY table full of bows and baubles! Our vendors will also be selling jewelry, art, photography, books, gift items – and comfort food! FMI email [email protected]
Annual Prelude Fair at Atlantic Hall, The Atlantic Hall will be holding its annual Prelude Fair on Saturday, December 3rd, from 7:45 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. There will be a wide variety of items sold at The Fair, many from local artisans, including handcrafted wooden lobster traps, wreaths / winter berry greenery, rope craft, handmade paper, wooden sculptures and wooden trays, photographs, jewelry, paintings, antiques, unique Holiday gifts and decorations, oriental rugs, small pastries, cheeses, jams / jellies, and of course, Atlantic Hall's special Old-Time Raffle. Also, again this year, we will be presenting Ed Wright, acoustic guitarist and Cape Porpoise resident, who will be performing a mix of Holiday Music and familiar standards for all to enjoy. We open early, so come on down for the best selection, and come back later, for some extra chances on our Raffle items. For any questions, please contact Ed Briggs at 207 967 3357.
Children's Craft Day, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco, 9:30 AM-12 PM. Free event at the Dyer Library.
Wassail Concert with the Seaglass Chorale and Sea Tones, St. David's Church, Kennebunk, 4 PM. A night of music, dancing and more, celebrating the Winter Solstice. Tickets are available at the door by cash, checks, and through PayPal are accepted. $20 for Adults, $10 for 12 and under.
West Kennebunk Tree Lighting, Dorothy Stevens Community Center, 6 PM. Enjoy caroling, entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa!
Strafford Wind Symphony’s Holiday Show, hosted by Sanford Performing Arts and held at Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center, 100 Alumni Boulevard, Sanford, 7 PM. The 55-member Strafford Wind Symphony has been performing for 32 years and earned a reputation of excellence in Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire. The “Holiday Show” features traditional favorites of the season along with a popular singalong.Box office is open Tuesday and Thursday, 9 AM to Noon. Call 207-206-1126 or visit www.sanfordpac.org.
Monday-Thursday, December 5-8
Art Guild of the Kennebunks' Art Exhibit and Sale, Masonic Hall, 10 North Street, Kennebunkport. Monday: 1-4 PM, Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM-4 PM. Attendance is free. For more information call (207) 324-0527.
Monday, December 5
Walking Club, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd, York, 11 AM-12 PM. Join a rotating selection of your favorite librarians to take a walk around town. The group will start from the library lobby and try out a variety of different routes. Some weeks guests will share more about the flora, fauna, and history of the area we traverse. Some weeks there might be off-site meetups to encourage visiting other parts of the beautiful town. Rain or shine.
Tuesday, December 6
Italian Conversation Group, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 6:30-8 PM. Parliamo Italiano! YPL is pleased to resume our group for casual conversation in Italian. Suitable for those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the Italian language. Meets in the Wheeler Room.
Wednesday, December 7
Decorate a Gingerbread House with Michele B., York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, 4-6 PM. Join Michele B. in the Craft Area for a gingerbread house craft activity. Assembled houses will be provided, and together we'll decorate with candy and icing and all kinds of creative ideas. This program is designed for adults. If the program is already full, remember you can always check out a gingerbread house kit and watch Michele's tutorial to follow along at home! Register for this workshop at yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
Nonfiction Book Group, Wells Public Library, 4:30 PM. The Nonfiction book group will meet in person - all are welcome! Our pick for this month is Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America's First Humanitarian Mission by Stephen Puelo. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Cindy Appleby at [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Mid-Week Music’s 2nd Annual Christmas Concert, Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School, 135 North Street, 5 PM. (An encore will be presented Sunday, December 11 at 1 PM.) Keyboardist Mark Gunter, guitarist Dana Pearson, and bassist John Kumnick will perform an eclectic mix of yuletide tunes, from “Silent Night,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’,” “2000 Miles,” and “Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You.” Supplying additional holiday cheer, Gunter will be playing some songs on his vintage Hammond organ. Tickets are $15 for KHS members and $18 for non-members, and may be purchased at the door or at kporths.com/buy-tickets. FMI email [email protected] or call 967-2751.
Thursday, December 8
Morning Book Group, Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 9:45 AM. This group meets the second Thursday of every month. This month, the group is reading All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. New members are always welcome. FMI call 967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
Virtual Mid-Day Meditation, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 12-12:30 PM. Join Kalyana on Thursdays at lunchtime for a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation. Registration Required; visit yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
Wells Climate Meeting, Wells Public Lirbary, 6 PM. This meeting offers an unusual opportunity for an exchange of ideas and information about (1) the urgency of climate change action, (2) how the Town can protect its infrastructure from future climate impacts, (3) what additional steps the Town can take to lower its carbon footprint, and (4) what role Town leaders and officials can play in helping Wells citizens make lifestyle changes.
Wine On-Line, Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 5:30 PM. A fun hour of tasting, information and trivia right on Zoom. For December, the focus will be wines to make your holidays merry and bright. Our two experts, Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross, will be on hand to guide us through the program. Please call the Library (967-2778) to be added to the Zoom List! Stop by Maine & Vine or the Wine House on Main to pick up your wine prior to event.
Friday & Saturday, December 9 & 10
Prelude Block Party, Dannah and Dannah for Men, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. Food, drinks, music and fun!
Christmas by the Sea, Ogunquit. Crafts, tree lightings, scavenger hunts, fireworks, bonfire, concerts and more! FMI www.ogunquit.org.
Friday, December 9
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 6:15 PM. Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, followed by the lighting of the tree and fireworks show. Fireworks Show in Dock Square, Kennebunkport and Lower Village, Kennebunk,
Ogunquit Tree Lighting, Perkins Cove at 6 PM, Veterans Park at 8:15 PM.
Saturday, December 10
Yoga Sculpt Grad Classes, The Daily Sweat, 65 Portland Rd, Building A Suite D, Kennebunk 8:30-11 AM. See just how far these yoga teacher trainees have come. Take a class at 8:30 or 10 AM, show support and get your sweat on with these brand new grads. FMI 207 569-0999, [email protected] or thedailysweatkennebunk.com.
Holiday Depot Day, 12 Depot Street, Kennebunk, 10 AM-3 PM. Saturdays will be extra special this holiday season, as Tourist & Town’s depot is transformed into an old-time outdoor market with fresh flowers, holiday greenery, gift items and more! Expect all your favorite Depot Day vendors plus occasional surprise guests! Stems to Stearns will be fully stocked with fresh wreaths and holiday greenery. Purchase them decorated or customize them yourself at a DIY table full of bows and baubles! Our vendors will also be selling jewelry, art, photography, books, gift items – and comfort food! FMI email [email protected]
Holiday “Mornings at the Museum” Children’s Program, Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit, 938 Post Road, Wells, 10-11 AM. Families will enjoy stories, a fun museum scavenger hunt (with prizes), and a take-home craft. The theme is “Holidays!” Program is free, donations accepted. FMI email [email protected] or call 207-646-4775.
Cookies and Cider, Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Stroll on down to the Graves Library for cookies and cider – for your holiday shopping. The Book Cellar is well stocked with new and gently used books, puzzles, note cards, mugs, hats, CDs and more. The library is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. FMI call 207-967-2778.
Tea with Mrs. Claus, Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 371 Main St, Saco, 12 PM and 1:30 PM (two seating times). Free event. Call (207)283-3861 ext.102 for reservations.
Portland Ballet’s “A Victorian Nutcracker Ballet,” hosted by Sanford Performing Arts and held at Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center, 100 Alumni Boulevard, Sanford, 7 PM. Set to the music of Peter Tchaikovsky, the Portland Ballet tells the story of Clara, a young girl on Christmas Eve. Box office is open Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to Noon. Call 207-206-1126 or visit www.sanfordpac.org.
Sunday, December 11
Visit with Santa, Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 371 Main St, Saco, 12:30-3 PM. Free event.Market at the Meetinghouse Craft Fair, 938 Post Road, Wells (next to CVS), 9 AM-2 PM. Sponsored by the Historical society of Wells and Ogunquit. Enjoy local shopping, unique crafts, family activities, food, and more. Don’t miss this fun, festive event to get your holiday season started! FMI call 646-4775 or email [email protected]
Encore: Mid-Week Music’s 2nd Annual Christmas Concert, Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School, 135 North Street, 1PM. Keyboardist Mark Gunter, guitarist Dana Pearson, and bassist John Kumnick will perform an eclectic mix of yuletide tunes, from “Silent Night” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’”. Supplying additional holiday cheer, Gunter will be playing some songs on his vintage Hammond organ. Tickets are $15 for KHS members and $18 for non-members, and may be purchased at the door or at kporths.com/buy-tickets. For more information, email [email protected] or call 967-2751.
Wednesday, December 14
A Gathering of Celtic and Christmas Songs and Stories by Jeff Snow, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, 6:30 PM. Jeff Snow is a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. Enjoy this free program next to a cozy fire , wine and light refreshments. In concert Jeff plays the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki. He can also find his way around a drum set and most of the percussion family. FMI call 207-985-2173 or email us at [email protected]
Thursday, December 15
Final Raffle Day, Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 371 Main St, Saco, 4 PM.
Monthly Movie Night, Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 6:45 PM. For this month, you will be seeing a holiday classic. The library is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. We are located at 18 Maine Street. FMI call 207-967-2778.
Friday, December 16
Story Time with Mrs. Claus! Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10-10:45 AM. The library is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. We are located at 18 Maine Street. 207-967-2778.
Donation-Based Class, The Daily Sweat, 65 Portland Rd, Building A Suite D, Kennebunk, 4:30-5:30 PM. Join in for a donation-based class to raise funds for a local family battling childhood cancer. 100 percent of donations will go towards funds needed for cancer treatment and for this precious 2 year old to receive a potential liver transplant. FMI call 207-569-0999 or email [email protected] thedailysweatkennebunk.com
Saturday, December 17
Holiday Depot Day, 12 Depot Street, Kennebunk, 10 AM-3 PM. Saturdays will be extra special this holiday season, as Tourist & Town’s depot is transformed into an old-time outdoor market with fresh flowers, holiday greenery, gift items and more! Expect all your favorite Depot Day vendors plus occasional surprise guests! Stems to Stearns will be fully stocked with fresh wreaths and holiday greenery. Purchase them decorated or customize them yourself at a DIY table full of bows and baubles! Our vendors will also be selling jewelry, art, photography, books, gift items – and comfort food! FMI email [email protected]
Last-Minute Shoppers Craft Fair, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Main Street, Kennebunk, 9 AM-2 PM. For people who wait until the very last minute, this fair is for you! There will be a variety of crafts, including handmade soap and washcloths, jewelry, paintings, fused glass, hand-printed tea towels, greeting cards, journals, baby treasures and so much more. Frinklepod Farm Cafe will be open from 10 AM-2 PM. The Fair will benefit Welcoming Immigrants Our New Neighbors (WIONN), a local group that supports immigrants in Biddeford and Saco.
Sunday, December 18
Last Night of Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash at City Theater 205 Main St. Biddeford. With 40 swinging hits, nothing will be silent this night as 6 singers serve up cool versions of Sinatra standards and holiday favorites. December 2-18, Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 2 PM (No Show Dec 4). Tickets are $30 (all fees included) and are available at www.citytheater.org/buy-tickets or 207-282-0849
Incredible Hypnotist Richard Barker, hosted by Sanford Performing Arts and held at Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center, 100 Alumni Boulevard, Sanford. Saturday, December 31, 7 PM. World-renowned professional hypnotist, comedian and television personality Richard Barker has entertained audiences for 20 years. He has appeared in 38 countries with his dazzling demonstration of hypnotic antics. A wholesome, fun show, appropriate for all ages.Box office is open Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to Noon. Call 207-206-1126 or visit www.sanfordpac.org.
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