WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Contemporary quilts by Rosalind Revlock-Frost are on exhibit at the Kennebunk Free Library, Main St., Kennebunk.

Pictorial Alphabet, Sanford/Springvale Art Association, 917 Main St., Sanford.  Open Mondays, 10 AM to 2 PM; Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. Continues through December 6. FMI www.sanfordspringvaleart.org.

Quilts by Rosalind Revlock-Frost, Speer’s Gallery, Hank’s Room, Kennebunk Free Library, Main St., Kennebunk. Exhibit continues through November; Gallery open during library hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 8 PM; Wednesday, 12:30 to 8 PM; Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM.

Watercolors by Ken Fellows, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. Exhibit up until December 30.

“Building Bikes, Building Futures,” a silent auction fundraiser, held by Community Bike Center (CBC) in Biddeford, 5:30 to 8 PM, Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, 100 Main St., Saco. There are featured art pieces, including an art quilt that will be raffled before and after the auction, until Dec. 15, and original paintings, prints and drawings done by local artists on wheel rims. Tickets are $12 each or two for $20. Free appetizers and one free beverage of choice are complimentary with each ticket. Please purchase your tickets in advance by calling 282-9700 or visiting www.communitybike.net.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Super Soap, for ages 5 and up, 3 to 5 PM, Parsons Center, Museums of Old York, Lindsay Rd., York. Get your hands dirty while making soap. Learn how people made soap and then make some of your own. Registration required; cost is nonmembers $10; $8 members. FMI call 363-4974 ext. 12 or e-mail education@oldyork.org.

Turkey Trot, 4 PM, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St. (Rte. 1), Kennebunk. An introduction for children in kindergarten through third grade to the Turkey Dance, including songs, a craft and some turkey dancing to get ready for Thanksgiving. RSVP by calling the Children’s Room at 985-2173 ext. 5 or e-mailing ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us. 

As part of the Bluegrass and Wine Series, Tricky Britches will perfom at The Hive, 84 Main St., Kennebunk.

Pecha Kucha Night, 7:20 PM, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk Lower Village. FMI 967-9120.

Harvest Cafe, 5:30 PM, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer St., Kennebunk. Join Community Harvest for Harvest Cafe, monthly complimentary dinner for the community which takes place on the third Thursday of every month.

Smokin’ Locals - Three Local Bands (Scratch, Jam and a mystery band), 7 PM, The Hive, 84 Main St., Kennebunk. Admission is $5 at the door.

“Old Bet’s Miserable Summer,” 7:30 PM, Berwick Academy, South Berwick. Old Bet, the elephant, toured the Maine frontier during the frigid year of 1816 – Maine’s year without summer – until her trail’s end in Alfred. Bruce Tucker will present the details of Maine’s only successful elephant hunt and its consequences. Presented by the Old Berwick Historical Society.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Sneak Preview of Clothesline Art Show, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave. (Rte. 9), Kennebunk Lower Village. Pieces created by local artists and priced under $250. Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays, 10 AM to 4 PM.

Out of the Sky with astronomer Scott Negley talking about the Leonid meteor shower, which will peak this night, and other space wonders –  comets, meteors and asteroids, 7 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. If weather permits, there will be an outdoor star party to view constellations and meteors. Admission is $7 nonmember and $5 member or $15 per family. Registration required. FMI 646-1555 or www.wellsreserve.org.

Local Circus, 7 PM open mic; 8 PM featured performer, Saco Coffeehouse, First Parish Congregational Church, 12 Beach St., Saco. FMI www.sacocoffeehouse.com.

Bluegrass and Wine Series featuring Tricky Britches, 7 PM, The Hive, 84 Main St., Kennebunk. Admission is $5 at the door.

I Remember Mama will be perfprmed by young actors from Kennebunk High School.

The Role of Mainers in the Development of the Split Bamboo Rod, 7 PM, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. Sante Giuliani and Fred Kretchman will discuss the early pioneers in the development of split bamboo fishing rods: who they were, where they built their shops, how they influenced the formation of other shops and finally how their tradition of bamboo rod making continues today.

Vanishing of the Bees, a 90-minute documentary film on bee colony collapse, will be presented by the Maine Sierra Club, 7 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Main Street, Kennebunk. Admission is free. Dessert will be served at 6:30 PM.

I Remember Mama presented by the Kennebunk High School Visual and Performing Arts Department opens, 7:30 PM, Alexander Economos Auditorium, Kennebunk High School, Fletcher St., Kennebunk. Continues on November 19 at 7:30 PM and November 20 at 2 PM. All tickets are $8 at the door.

Don’t Dress for Dinner, 8 PM, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Continues on November 19 at 8 PM and November 20 at 2  PM. Tickets ($20) are available at 282-0849 or www.citytheater.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Winter Farmers’ Market, 9 AM to 1 PM, Saturdays through April, West Point Stevens Mill, Main and Alfred streets, Biddeford. FMI www.biddefordfarmersmarket.org.

Pine Cone Holiday Fair, 9 AM to 2 PM, Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Features Maine crafters and their wares. FMI: 985-4494.

Holiday Fair, 9 AM to 2 PM, Unitarian Universalist Church, 60 School St., Saco. FMI 282-0062 or www.uuchurchsacobiddeford.com.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Saco

My Big Fat Greek Bazaar, 9 AM to 3 PM, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley St. (Rte. 5), Saco. A large assortment of authentic Greek pastries for sale along with other homemade delicacies. Greek luncheon from 11 AM to 2 PM. For pre-orders of Greek pastries, appetizers and Greek specialties call Debbie, 499-2017. To benefit the St. Fotini Ladies Society of the church. FMI Rhoda, 653-1023 or 899-1206.

Drum Circles Workshop, led by Rick Cormier, first session (“How to Hit a Drum and Play Well With Others”)   9 to 11:30 AM, and second session (“Putting It All Together”) on Saturday, December 3, 9 to 11:30 AM, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St. (Rte. 1), Kennebunk. Drums will be available for those who don’t own one. Cost for 2 sessions is $60. To register call 985-3700 or www.differentdrummersdrumcircle.com.

Holiday Open House, with hourly door prizes, refreshments and sales, 10 AM to 5 PM, Cole’s Corner, Rte. 1, Wells. Continues on November 20.

Holiday Open House, 10 AM to 5 PM, Beach Grass, Port Walk, Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Continues on November 20.

Holiday Open House, 10 AM to 5 PM, Pallian and Company, Rte. 1 at Drakes Island Rd., Wells. Refreshments. Continues on November 20, 11 AM to 4 PM.

Open House, Dannah, 123 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. Continues on November 20.

“Chat with the Curator,” Cynthia Walker, museum specialist, 10 AM to 1 PM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Walker will talk about companion exhibits, “Impressions of a World Traveler” and “Barry: The Art Exhibition.” Suggested donation $5. FMI 985-4802 or www.brickstoremuseum.org.

York Art Association Annual Fine Craft Holiday Fair, 10 AM to 4 PM, Ramsdell-Rogers Function Facility, American Legion, 9 Hannaford Drive, York. Featues fine crafted jewelry, pottery and art. FMI gallerymanager@yorkartassociation.com.

Multi-Artisan Holiday Open House, 10 AM to 5 PM, Santora Fine Art, 23 Fletcher St. (Rte. 35), Kennebunk.   Featuring original pastels and miniatures, giclee reproductions, custom handmade purses, stained glass wall hangings, jewelry, fused dishware, hand-forged sterling silver with Swarovski crystals and precious metal clay jewelry. FMI 207-985-2830. 

Gallery and Studio Open House of artist Wade Zahares in Lyman. Features original art, limited edition giclée prints, autographed children’s books, house clocks, puzzles and more.

Robin Hansen, author of Ultimate Mittens, 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Kennebooks, 149 Port Rd. (Rte. 35), Kennebunk Lower Village. Reservations recommended. Contact Kennebooks at 967-6136 or kennebooks@gmail.com.

24th Annual Gallery and Studio Open House of artist Wade Zahares, noon to 5 PM, 314 Alewive Rd., Lyman. Features original art, limited edition giclée prints, autographed children’s books, house clocks, puzzles and more. Continues on Sunday, November 20. FMI 207-499-2485, wade@zahares.com, www.zahares.com.

Wine Tasting, 1 PM, Tully’s Beer and Wine, Wells Plaza, Rte. 1 south, Wells. Free. Also on December 17. FMI 641-8622.

“An Evening of Music by Morten Lauridsen” with the Seaglass Chorale, 7 PM, First Parish Congregational Church, 180 York St., York. Program features the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, Pablo Neruda and Robert Graves in chorale music compositions by Morten Lauridsen, plus Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, a non-liturgical requiem. Tickets: $15; students and seniors $12. FMI 985-8747, seaglass@gwi.net, www.seaglassperformingarts.org, www.mortenlauridsen.com.

A Night of Hardcore Music to Benefit The New School, 7:30 to 10 PM. Set list: Man, the Reformer, Her Last Wish, Vesica Piscis, Vera’s Will, Chicago Typewriter. All ages welcome. Pre-sale tickets are $5 (e-mail: aleahgraham@hotmail.com). Tickets at the door $8,  at The New  School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. Hall Band, 8 PM, The Hive, 84 Main St., Kennebunk. Admission is $8.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Animal Communication Workshop with Sara Moore, animal communicator, 2 to 3:30 PM, Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St., Biddeford. Learn how to use your senses to communicate with animals. Bring a picture of your pet and a folding chair and dress warmly. Fee is $30 (20 percent of proceeds donated to the mustang rescue). Call to reserve a space, 284-7721.

Magic of the Steelgraves, 2 PM, The Hive, 84 Main St., Kennebunk. Admission is $7.

Violin and Piano Concert, with Sarah Lent and Warren King, 2 PM, Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Tickets are $10; $7 for children and seniors. Tickets available in the church office Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM. FMI 985-4494.

Fall Film Festival presents Certified Copy, 3 PM, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York.

The Museums of Old York offer an afternoon of wreathmaking in York.

“An Evening of Music by Morten Lauridsen” with the Seaglass Chorale, 4 PM, North Parish Congregational Church, 893 Main St., Sanford. Program features the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, Pablo Neruda and Robert Graves in chorale music compositions by Morten Lauridsen, plus Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, a non-liturgical requiem. Tickets: $15; students and seniors $12, plus a food item for the Sanford/Springvale Food Pantry. FMI 985-8747, seaglass@gwi.net, www.seaglassperformingarts.org, www.mortenlauridsen.com.

3rd Sunday Jazz Worship with Chris Humphrey, 4:30 to 5:30 PM, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7 Portland Rd. (Rte. 1), Kennebunk. Free admission. FMI www.saintandrewspresbyterian.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21
The Art of Wreathmaking, afternoon, Parsons Center, Museums of Old York, Lindsay Rd., York. FMI www.oldyork.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Thanksgiving Eve Community Service, 7 PM, Cape Neddick Baptist Church, 34 River Rd., Cape Neddick.FMI 363-3566 or www.cape-neddick-baptist.org.
                           
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
7th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 11:30 AM to 2 PM, United Methodist Church, Washington Ave., Old Orchard Beach. A free Thanksgiving Day meal served at the church; church also offers rides to and from the meal for people living in OOB, Saco or Biddeford and also delivery of meals. FMI e-mail info@oobumchurch.org or 934-5553. Volunteers and financial donations welcome.

13th Annual Project Pilgrim, a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner, noon to 1:30 PM, St. Martha’s Parish, Rte. 1, Kennebunk. For reservations, to volunteer or to request delivery of a meal, call 967-1911. Presented by Community Harvest. Volunteers and monetary donations are needed.

Thanksgiving Dinner presented by the West Kennebunk Village Committee, noon to 2 PM, Dorothy Stevens Community Center, Thompson Rd., West Kennebunk. Take-out meals will be available. This is a traditional turkey dinner, including beverage and dessert. All are welcome. FMI Barbara, 985-2272, or Carol, 985-4571.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Tree alight at the Saco Museum

Home for the Holidays Craft Show presented by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen, 10 AM to 4 PM, Scarborough High School, 20 Gorham Rd. (off Rte. 1), Scarborough. Continues on November 26 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Free admission.

Open Farm and Holiday Shopping, 10 AM to 4 PM, Sea Hill Farm Alpacas, 621 Haley Rd., Kittery Point. FMI 439-3635 or www.seahillfarm.com. Continues November 26 and 27 and every Saturday in December through Christmas.

Matinee Movie Day featuring Jumanji, 3 to 5 PM, Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. 1, Saco. Free admission.

“Let Heaven and Nature Sing: 7th Annual Festival of Trees” opens with tree lighting and ribbon-cutting ceremony, 5 PM, Saco Museum, Rte. 1, Saco. Continues to December 31; free admission.

Maine Acoustic Roots Series, 7 PM, The Hive, 84 Main St., Kennebunk. Admission is $7.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Winter Gateway (York) Farmers’ Market, 9 AM to noon, American Legion (next to Hannaford), Rte. 1, York. Continues on December 10, 17; January 7, 21; February 4, 18; March 3, 17 and 31. FMI www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com.

Designing Women Fine Art and Craft Show, 9 AM to 4 PM, Frank Jones Center, 400 Highway 1 Bypass , Portsmouth.More than 30 artists and craftwomen from Maine and New Hampshire will display their high quality handcrafted pottery, handbags, glasswork, handwoven clothing and accessories, home accents, stained glass, and sculptural ceramic art. Suggested donation at the door is $2. Proceeds benefit A Safe Place, which provides free shelter and support services. 

Christmas Fair, 10 AM to 2 PM, First Congregational Church, North St., Kennebunkport. Features raffles and more. Presented by the Ladies’ Society to benefit the fund for floor repairs and/or new carpeting in the church’s sanctuary.

Spirit of the Holidays Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, featuring handmade items from the region’s artisans, 9 AM to 3 PM, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., Springvale. Lunch will be available, in addition to coffee and snacks. Sponsored by the Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church. FMI 324-3191, SpiritOfTheHolidays@maine.rr.com or www.sanforduuchurch.org.

15th Annual Turkey Trot, a 5K race, check-in and registration begins at 9:30 with race at 11 AM, York Village Elementary School, York. Proceeds benefit York Food Pantry. Bring a nonperishable food item for the York County Food Pantry. Presented by York Rotary Club and York Parks and Recreation Department. FMI 363-1040 or www.parksandrec.yorkmaine.org.

Meet the alpacas during New England Alpaca Breeders' Holiday Tour.

Christmas Workshops, 10 AM to 4 PM, Snug Harbor Farm, 87 Western Ave., Kennebunk. Features a terrarium workshop. Bring your own container or purchase one there. Soil, instruction and moss provided with $15 workshop fee. Plants and tiny terrarium accouterments are available. Wreath Workshop to make your own wreath with holiday greens, berries, pine cones and glitter. Instruction is free. Materials for a 12” wreath $15. Boxwood topiary workshop to make small trees of boxwood greens and floral foam. Workshop is $30 for a boxwood tree in a simple terracotta pot. Pre-registration appreciated. Snacks and beverages provided. FMI 967-2414.

New England Alpaca Breeders’ Holiday Tour, 10 AM to 4 PM, Oak Hill Alpacas, 2 Oak Hill Rd. (Rte. 11), Shapleigh. Featuring hot refreshments, alpaca tours and big sale in the Alpaca Shoppe.

Continues on November 27. FMI 793-3414 or info@oakhill-ranch.com.

Holiday Bazaar, noon to 4 PM, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Rd., York. Continues on November 27, December 3, 4, 10, 17, 18. Proceeds benefit programs at the center.

Wagon and Sleigh Rides, noon to 3 PM every Saturday and Sunday, from the weekend after Thanksgiving to the weekend before Christmas, Lank Farm Christmas Tree and Wreath Barn, Emmons Rd. (off Ross Rd.), Kennebunk. Fee for rides. FMI www.lankfarmkennebunk.com.

Book Signing and Chocolate Tasting with Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers and author of Desserted – Recipes and Tales from an Island Chocolatier, noon to 2 PM, Keys to the Kitchen, Firehouse Place, Rte. 35, Kennebunk Lower Village.

photo by Sara Downs Santa visits the Lank Farm, Sawmill Rd., Kennebunk, where traditions live on with Christmas tree cutting and sleigh rides.

“The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England,” 2 PM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Well-illustrated lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas from the time it was outlawed in 17th century New England through the beginning of the 20th century when all the trappings of a traditional Christmas were in place. Kenneth C. Turino, manager of community engagement and exhibitions at Historic New England looks at how Christmas was transformed from a rowdy celebration to a family-centered event. Free admission; donations appreciated. FMI 985-4802 or www.brickstoremuseum.org.

28th Annual Christmas in Kennebunk, 4:30 PM, new downtown plaza, Main St, Kennebunk. Tree lighting, caroling, Santa at 5 and free refreshments.

Lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse, with cookies, hot chocolate, music and Santa, 5 to 8 PM, Cape Neddick. Shuttle service from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach. FMI 363-1040.

The Radio Gang, 7 PM, Village Baptist Church, Maine St., Kennebunkport. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and kids under 12. FMI call  207-967-3755 or 207-967-3240.

Erica Brown’s Bluegrass Connection, 7:30 PM, Saco River Grange Hall, Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Tickets are $14; students and seniors $12 or by donation. Call 929-6472 for reservations.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Meet, Greet and Book Signing with Tomie dePaola, author of Strega Nona’s Gift, 1 to 3 PM, Kennebooks, 149 Port Rd. (Rte. 35), Kennebunk Lower Village.         

Classic Blend Concert, 1:30 PM, Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. Refreshments will be served. Presented by the Senior Center at Lower Village. Tickets $5 at the door; free for members. FMI 967-8514.

Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band will perform a holiday concert at Thornton Academy in Saco.

Free Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band Holiday Concert, 2 PM, Thornton Academy Gym, Main St., Saco. Sponsored by the Saco Valley Credit Union. FMI, call Kids Free to Grow, 985-5975, or visit www.kidsfreetogrow.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Human Effects on Wildlife and What You Can Do to Help, 7 PM, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. Featues an evening with live raptors from the Center for Wildlife and information about how you can help wildlife, especially sea birds. Participants will learn about a new citizen science monitoring project, SEANET, where people walk the beaches once a month collecting important information on seabirds.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Gingerbread House Competition, 3 to 5 PM, Parsons Center, Museums of Old York, Lindsay Rd., York. Help the Museums of Old York decorate a gingerbread rendition of the John Hancock Warehouse. Use frosting and candy to add windows, shingles, a ramp and the ocean so the house can be entered in York Library’s gingerbread house contest. After helping with our gingerbread house, decorate your very own house in true Victorian holiday style to take home. Registration required, ages 5 and up, $25 nonmembers; $20 members. FMI call 363-4974 ext. 12 or e-mail education@oldyork.org.

The Wreck of the Isidore Concert by Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen, 7 PM, Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, Meetinghouse Museum, Rte. 1, Wells. Adults $10; students $6.

Decorate a gingerbread house at the Parsons Center, Museums of Old York, York.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
30th Annual Christmas Prelude, a magical season of shopping and special events in Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise and surrounding communities. Sponsored by the Kennebunkport Business Association. See schedule of events in the Tourist News in print.

Maine Women in the Arts Prelude Fine Art & Crafts Show opens with a special early opening reception from 5 to 7 PM at the Masonic Lodge, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. Meet the artists. Refreshments. Fine art, handmade gift items, jewelry, pottery and ornaments created by the artists will be for sale. Show continues Friday, December 2, 10 AM to 7 PM; Saturday, December 3, 10 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, December 4, 10 AM to 4 PM. No admission charge. FMI: www.mainewomenarts.com

Candlelight Reception for Holiday Treescapes, 5:30 to 8 PM, Kennebunkport Historical Society, Pasco Center, 125 North St., Kennebunkport. Tickets are $10 per person; cost of the ticket may be applied toward the purchase of a tree. Reservations are required for the reception and may be obtained by calling the society’s office at 967-2751 or e-mail kporths@roadrunner.com. Holiday Treescapes will be on view and for sale on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Town House School and Pasco Center. Features approximately 30 decorated trees and vignettes, each with a unique theme. Local designers, business owners and volunteers have created trees ranging from two feet to six feet, and some will have accessories and table settings to accompany the trees for the holiday season. All proceeds benefit the society’s education and outreach programs.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Ogunquit main street decked out in festive lights

Holiday Open House, 9 AM to 5 PM, Country Peddlar Shop, Harbor Rd., Wells. Continues on December 3

and 4.

25th Annual Christmas-by-the-Sea in Ogunquit includes tree lightings, caroling, chowder, chocolate fest, bonfire, entertainment and visits from Santa; continues to December 4, 9 and 11. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. FMI 646-2939.

Winter Arts and Craft Fair, 4 to 8 PM, downtown Biddeford. It will coincide with the Heart of Biddeford’s downtown Holiday Festival with on-street entertainment, sleigh rides, Santa and a tree lighting ceremony.

Home for the Holidays, 5 to 8 PM, Sarah Orne Jewett House, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. An open house and holiday gift shop during South Berwick’s Home for the Holidays event. Enjoy live music, a display of Jewett and Eastman family Christmas cards and have your silhouette portrait cut by artist Leona Hosack. At neighboring businesses along Main Street, take part in family-friendly activities, sample food and browse the wares of fine arts and crafts vendors. Free admission. FMI 384-2454.

Opening Reception for “Wrap up the Wonder” exhibit, 5 to 7 PM, Sanford/Springvale Art Association, 917 Main St., Sanford. Open Mondays, 10 AM to 2 PM; Tuesdays through Fridays 9 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. Continues through December 30.

Tree Lighting with caroling, Santa and more, 6 PM, Arundel Fire Station, Limerick Rd., Arundel. Presented by Arundel Recreation Department. FMI 207-286-9241.

The Polar Express Movie, 7:30 PM, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Donations accepted.  

      
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Book and Bake Sale, 8:30 AM to 1 PM, Hank’s Room, Kennebunk Free Library, Main St., Kennebunk. Sponsored by the Friends of the KFL. FMI 985-2173 or www.kennebunklibrary.org.

Wells-Ogunquit Music Boosters Craft Fair, 9 AM to 3 PM, Ward Gym, Wells Junior High School, Rte. 1, Wells.

29th Annual Holiday Bazaar, with over 80 vendors, a wide variety of food and plenty of raffles, 9 AM to 3 PM, Marshwood High School, 260 Rte. 236, South Berwick.

20th Annual Christmas Fair, 9 AM to 2 PM, Senior Center at Lower Village, 175 Port Rd., Kennebunk Lower Village. Features a wide variety of fresh greens: balsam wreaths with hand-tied bows, boxwood trees, decorative candle centerpieces, ornaments, gift items and other Christmas decorations. FMI 967-8514.

Photo courtesy of Bob Dennis  Santa Claus and his helpers arrive at Kennebunkport by boat for Prelude.

Children’s Crafts Day, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. 1, Saco. Visit the Festival of Trees at the Saco Museum and make your own holiday craft at the library. Open to kids from preschool through elementary school. Free admission.

25th Anniversary Celebration Sale with items priced at 25 percent off and more in most shops, 10 AM to 5 PM, Cole’s Corner, Rte. 1, Wells. Continues on December 4.

Holiday Open House, 10 AM to 5 PM, Home Sweet Home, 52 Sanford Rd., Wells. Continues on December 4 from noon to 4 PM.

Christmas Open House, 10 AM to 5 PM, Americana Workshop, York St. (Rte. 1 south), Kennebunk. Storewide sale, refreshments and holiday cheer. Continues on Sunday, December 4, same hours.

Photos with Santa Claws, 11 AM to 4 PM, PetSmart, Biddeford Crossing, Rte. 111, Biddeford. Continues on December 4, 17 and 18. Have your pet’s photo taken with “Santa Claws.” A portion of the proceeds benefits the Animal Welfare Society. FMI, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 or Pet Smart at 283-6546.

Festival of Lights, with fairs, parades, caroling, Santa, church suppers, lighting of the village and more, Old York Historical Society, York Village. Contiues to December 4. FMI 363-4974.

Visit with Santa, 11:30 AM to 2 PM, Lank Farm Christmas Tree and Wreath Barn, Emmons Rd. (off Ross Rd.), Kennebunk. Continues on December 4, 10 and 11. FMI visit www.lankfarmkennebunk.com or call 985-4925.

Annual Old York Christmas Tea, noon to 4 PM, Jefferds’ Tavern, Museums of Old York, Lindsay Rd., York. Enjoy an afternoon of tea and homemade festive desserts made with holiday cheer by local bakers and talented volunteers all in the beautifully decorated colonial tavern. Tickets available at the door, $6 per person; last sitting at 3:30. FMI call 363-4974.

Judith Kinsman is among the artists showing at the Snug Harbor Farm Holiday Art Show, Route 9 in Kennebunk.

Opening Reception for Second Annual Holiday Art Show with refreshments, 1 to 3 PM, Snug Harbor Farm, 87 Western Ave. (Rte. 9), Kennebunk. Continues on December 31. FMI 967-2414, michilyn@snugharborfarm.com or www.snugharborfarm.com.

Beer Tasting, 1 PM, Tully’s Beer and Wine, Wells Plaza, Rte. 1 south, Wells. Free. FMI 641-8622.

18th Annual Prelude Open House, 1 to 5 PM, P. DeSantis Gallery and Studio, 77 North St., Kennebunkport.

Free Wine Tastings, 3 to 6 PM, Perkins & Perkins, 478 Main St. (Rte. 1), Ogunquit. Continues on Saturday, December 10, 3 to 6 PM.

Candlelight Stroll, December 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Saturdays from 5 to 9  PM and Sundays from 4 to 8 PM. Bring the whole family for a wholesome stroll through the sights, sounds and smells of New England’s favorite holiday season.Tickets are $20 for adults; kids 5 to 17 $10; 4 and under free. Family rate (2 adults and your children ages 17 and under) $50. FMI www.strawberybanke.org.

Prelude Open House, 5 to 7 PM, Mast Cove Galleries, Mast Cove Lane and Maine St., Kennebunkport

Tree Lighting, 6 PM, 80 Thompson Rd., West Kennebunk. Greet Santa as he arrives by fire truck to help light the tree, plus carol singing and refreshments. Santa will visit with the children, so be sure to bring your camera. FMI Barbara, 985-2272, or Carol, 985-4571. Presented by the West Kennebunk Village Committee.

“A Patsy Cline Christmas Show” with Donna Lee, 7 PM, Little Theatre, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., Springvale. Tickets are $15. Entrance on Main Street across from the Rite-Aid complex. FMI 467-3468.

Pan Fried Steel Drum Band, steel drum band with a Caribbean holiday concert, 7:30 PM, Saco River Grange Hall, Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. Admission $14; $12 students and seniors; or by donation; children 12 and under free; family maximum $30. Call 207-929-6472 for reservations.

Photo courtesy of Bob Dennis  A Christmas tree is lit in a festive ceremony in Kennebunkport's Dock Square.

Annual Christmas Concert by the Community Chorus at South Berwick, 7:30 PM, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Rd., Newington, New Hampshire. FMI ccsb-sing.org or 207-384-7059.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
19th Annual Celebrate the Season by the Sea, with annual tree lighting, horse-drawn hay wagon rides, face painting, entertainment, bonfire, caroling, holiday bazaar, hot chocolate and food and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who arrive on a fire engine, Old Orchard Beach. Parade starts at 1 PM on Old Orchard St. Annual tree lighting in the town square at approximately 3:30. FMI 934-2500.

5th Annual Holiday Fair, 11 AM to 4 PM, Gardens of Atlantis Healing Arts Center, 508 Clarks Mills Rd. (Rte. 35), Dayton. Herbal products, massage and energy work, handmade items and homemade goodies. Free admission. FMI 929-5088 or www.gardensofatlantis.org.

Popcorn Saturday presents scenes from The Nutcracker and “A Day in the Life of a Ballerina” with students of the Portland Ballet, 1 PM, Kennebunk Town Hall, corner of routes 1 and 35, Kennebunk. Presented by River Tree Arts. Admission $5; free popcorn. Doors open at 12:30 PM. FMI 967-5120.

Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe, 1 to 4 PM, Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Rd., Alfred. Pick up a candy box and choose from many kinds of homemade candies in the museum; the box will be gift wrapped. Silhouette artist Leona Hosack will create old-fashioned portraits.

Snowflake Dance, with Mainstream and Plus, 2 to 5 PM with early rounds at 1:30 PM, Wells Activity Center, Sanford Rd. (Rte. 109), Wells. Singles welcome. Presented by Nubble Lighthouse Keepers. FMI 985-8521, 608-1333 or 363-2774.

Annual Christmas Concert by the Community Chorus at South Berwick, 3 PM, Wesley Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Marshwood High School, Rte. 236, South Berwick. FMI ccsb-sing.org or 207-384-7059.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

The hat parade is part of the festivities during Kennebunkport's Prelude.

Kinderkonzert: Peter and the Wolf, by the Portland Symphony, for 4 to 7 year olds, 9:30 and 10:30 AM, Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. 1, Saco. FMI, reservations and ticketing information visit www.portlandsymphony.org, e-mail education@portlandsymphony.org or call (207) 773-6128 ext. 308.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Studying Whales in the Gulf of Mexico, noon to 1 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. How has the largest oil spill in United States history affected the whales in that area? Whales absorb chemicals through the air they breathe, the water they drink and the food they eat, making them ideal organisms to study when looking for the presence of toxic substances. Bob Kuech, professor of science education at the University of Southern Maine, will share his experiences researching the whales of the Gulf. Suggested donation of $2. Pre-registration not required.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
Alumni Band Holiday Concert, 7 PM, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Tickets are $10 and available at Sam’s Place or online at www.citytheater.org. Continues on December 10.

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble, 7 PM, Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Tickets are $10; $7 for children and seniors. Tickets available in the church office Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM. FMI 985-4494.

Jennifer Porter in Concert, 7:30 PM, Saco River Grange Hall, Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. Admission $15; $13 students and seniors; or  by donation. Call 207-929-5412 for reservations.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Winter in Maine is a great time to visit local farms that offer cross-country skiing, sleigh rides and locally made goods.

7th Annual Christmas by the Sea Arts and Crafts Show, 10 AM to 3 PM, Ogunquit Fire and Rescue Department, 15 School St., Ogunquit. Features handmade products made by New England artisans including watercolors, pottery, hair accessories, gourmet specialty food products, hand-crafted jewelry, hats, gloves, hand-woven baskets, rope mats, clay ornaments and dog breed accessories. Free admission, refreshments and Santa Claus. Proceeds benefit the Ogunquit Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Annual Open House, 11 AM to 2 PM, Animal Welfare Society, Holland Rd., West Kennebunk. Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa, buy some sweets at the bake sale and shop in the gift shop, while celebrating a record year for adoptions at the AWS. FMI, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244.

Chamber ME Music Series, noon, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave. (Rte. 9), Kennebunk Lower Village. Donations accepted. FMI 967-9120 or www.rivertreearts.org.

Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread Tea, seatings at 1 and 2:30 PM, Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. 1, Saco. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required; space limited. FMI 283-3861, ext. 102.

Christmas with Renaissance Voices, 7:30 PM, Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, 505 Main St., Springvale. Admission: adults and seniors $15; youth $10; free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
“Make an Ornament” Workshop with Judy Wallace, 1 to 2:30 PM, Saco Museum, Rte. 1, Saco.Get hands-on guidance and decorating ideas from Judy Wallace, a decorator, stained-glass artist and jewelry maker. Registration fee is $5; registration required. Sign up at the museum’s front desk or by contacting Saco Museum education and program manager Camille Smalley at 283-3861, ext. 115, education@sacomuseum.org.

27th Annual Southern Maine Christmas Parade, 2 PM, Wells Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 1, Wells. Sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. FMI 646-2451.

8th Annual Holiday Tea, 3 to 5 PM, Summer Street home, Kennebunk. Learn a bit about tea, etiquette customs and the storied history of a local home, while enjoying hot tea and delectable treats. Space is limited; advance reservations are required by December 3. Cost is $20 for adults ($15 for museum members) and $7.50 for children 14 and under; kids age 4 and under are free. All proceeds directly benefit the museum’s programs and exhibitions. For tickets, call the museum at 985-4802.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
Wassailing for Wildlife, 6 to 7:30 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. An evening of caroling by moonlight on the wooded trails of the reserve. For added (and optional) fun, come dressed in costume as your most beloved wildlife critter. Bring a thermos filled with your favorite warm winter drink, and we will provide snacks to go along. Members $5; nonmembers $7. Required: to register, please call 207-646-1555.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Preschool Story Hour: Bird, Butterfly, Eel, for ages 3 to 5, 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Dorothy Fish Coastal Resource Library, Wells Reserve, Lauholm Farm Rd., Wells. An introduction to animals through a book reading, a short trail walk and an activity.

Make an Ornament, for grades K to 3, 4 to 4:45 PM, Hank’s Room, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Maine St., Kennebunk. Please pre-register so there are enough supplies; call 985-2173 ext. 5. 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Candle Dipping and Holiday Decor, 3 to 5 PM, Parsons Center, Museums of Old York, Lindsay Rd., York. Dip your own candles. Create colorful curled candles, string cranberries and make a decoration for your window or Christmas tree. Registration required, ages 8 and up, $10 nonmembers; $8 members. FMI call 363-4974 ext.12 or e-mail education@oldyork.org.

Classic Film Series features Hello Dolly, 7 PM, Dunaway Center, School St., Ogunquit. Includes discussion about the film and the actors led by members of Ogunquit Performing Arts. Admission is free. FMI: 646-6170.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
Annual Christmas Celebration, 5 to 7 PM, Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, 505 Main St., Springvale. Members of the Sanford High School Chorus will sing traditional Christmas music. Free admission; refreshments will be served. Historical Society membership is not required; everyone welcome. 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Visits with Santa Claus, noon to 3 PM, Saco Museum, Rte. 1, Saco. Free admission.

The Gala, 6 to 9 PM, Saco Museum, Rte. 1, Saco. Delectable holiday treats, dazzling decorations, delightful music and the culmination of the raffle. Tickets are $30; space is limited. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Dyer Library or Saco Museum.

The Christmas with Friends Concert: A Broadway Christmas, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Continues with a matinee on December 18. Tickets are $10 and available at 282-0849 or www.citytheater.org.

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, 7 PM open mic; 8 PM featured performer, Saco Coffeehouse, First Parish Congregational Church, 12 Beach St., Saco. FMI www.sacocoffeehouse.com.

“Celtic Christmas Extravaganza” with the Boston String Quartet and the Seaglass Chorale and soloist Cathie Ryan, 7:30 PM, Saint David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St. (Rte.1), Kennebunk. Tickets are $20 and seniors 65+ and students 18 and under, $15, and available at www.stdavidskennebunk.org or at the door the evening of the performance. FMI 985-3073.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Christmas Organ and Brass Concert, 2 PM, Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Tickets are $10; $7 for children and seniors. Tickets available in the church office Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM. FMI 985-4494.

The Wreck of the Isidore Concert by Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen, 3 and 6 PM, Remick Barn, Museums of Old York, Lindsay Rd., York.

Birdwatcher identifying bird species

Christmas in the Stable, 6 PM, Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St., Biddeford. Dress warmly, bring a chair and a flashlight. Light refreshments to follow in the indoor ring.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
Christmas Bird Counts, York County today and Biddeford/Kennebunkport, on Saturday, December 31. Each count covers the area within a designated 15-mile diameter circle. Teams of birders search sections of the circle area tallying the total number of birds and species seen within the circle. There is a $5 fee to participate for all field participants aged 19 or older. Followed by a compilation and supper. FMI Pat Moynahan at 207-284-5487 for the York County Count and Marie Jordan at 207-799-1408 for the Biddeford/Kennebunkport Count, www.yorkcountyaudubon.org or www.National Audubon.org and choose Christmas Counts.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
Annual Noel Dinner, a complimentary southern-style Christmas dinner, noon to 1:30 PM, St. Martha’s Parish, Rte. 1, Kennebunk. Open to all; reservations are suggested but not required. Presented by Community Harvest. Volunteers and monetary donations needed. FMI or reservations, 207- 967-1911.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
Holiday House Tours, 10 AM to 2 PM, Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Guided tours of five decorated historic houses at Strawbery Banke Museum. Tours offered on the hour. Adults $12; children 5 to 17 $10; children under 5 free. Continues to December 30. FMI 603-433-1100.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Square Dance with Mainstream and Plus, early rounds at 7 and dancing from 7:30 to 10 PM, Wells Activity Center, Rte. 109, Wells. Presented by Nubble Lighthouse Keepers. Admission is $6. FMI 985-8521, 608-1333 or 363-2774.

Join in the fun square dances at the Wells Activity Center. Everyone is invited to try square dancing with the Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Square Dance Club.

5th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala, 7 PM to 12:30 AM, Nasson Community Center, 457R Main St., Springvale. Features buffet, Time Riders Band with music from the 1950s to ‘70s, champagne toast at midnight, cash bar and more. Cost is $40 per person. For reservations, call Pat at 636-1224.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
11th Annual Atlantic Plunge, check-in at 10:30 AM with plunge at 11, Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunk. Storm date, January 7, 2012. Proceeds benefit Caring Unlimited. FMI www.caring-unlimited.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
8th Annual 12th Night Celebration, 7 PM, Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Headquarters, 57 Gravelly Brook Rd., Kennebunkport. Theme is super heroes. Public is welcome. Tickets are $12. FMI 207-967-3465.