Did somebody say HOLIDAY FESTIVAL?

Bowdoinhammer - Week of November 27th to December 3rd.

Author

Rodney Kloberdans
November 27, 2023

It’s about that time of year, Bowdoinhammer.

I love how adaptable Bowdoinham is. The Town Hall was the home to the Guild of Artisans Holiday Sale for a million years, and now that the building is temporarily out of service, Merrymeeting Hall and Cathance River Gallery have stepped in to keep the cornerstone event of the Bowdoinham Holiday Festival alive and better than ever.

More impressive than the sheer number of artists, artisans, and farmers in Bowdoinham, is the willingness for them all to join forces and support each other, bringing out the best in our town. From Farmers’ Markets to Festivals, our town shines brightest when we work together.

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So, here’s a bunch of stuff going on in Bowdoinham this week, including the first events of the Bowdoinham Holiday Festival:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH

  • Storytime for Preschoolers and their Grown-ups with Miss Kate at the Bowdoinham Public Library (13a School St.) 10am.

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) Noon to 6pm.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

  • Town Hall Committee Meeting in the Graduates Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 4:30pm.

  • Merrymeeting Dance Alinement's weekly line dancing at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 5:30pm to 7:30pm. FMI: call George Oliver (207) 666-3589.

  • Select Board Meeting in the Kendall Room at the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6:30pm. Town Hall Streams link.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

  • Bridge players can enjoy weekly game play at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon. FMI: Judy Gray, 666-3025. The group welcomes all players. Current players range from high scoring duplicate players to seniors who played in college and newbies who have taken a class.

  • All are welcome at The Clothes Closet at the house behind Bowdoinham Nazarene Church (7 School St.) 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Taking donations of clean clothes in good condition.

  • In-person shopping for ALL Bowdoin and Bowdoinham residents at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 4pm to 6pm.

  • Silver Striders Walking Club in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 to 7pm. Please be sure to bring clean shoes to wear when inside the school!

  • Pickleball in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 to 8pm. This is open to adults of any age and ability. The group has friendly games with mixed levels of competition. New to Pickleball and want to learn? Stop by and check it out!

  • Solid Waste Committee Meeting in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6pm.

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

  • Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Gathering at the Second Baptist Church (1 Church St.) 6:30pm.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

  • Trash Pick-up Day. Pick-up times vary. Trash tags are $3 each and can be purchased at the Town Office and The Bowdoinham Country Store.

  • Intermediate Yoga Class with Ann Flannery at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 8am to 9:30am. $15. FMI: [email protected].

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

  • Cribbage hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

  • Planning Board Workshop in the Kendall Room of the John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.) 6pm to 8pm. Town Hall Streams link.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

  • Santa Comes to Town at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Pond Rd.) 5:30pm. After a short ride around the village, the Fire Department will be bringing Santa to the Fire Station at 6pm to light the Christmas Tree and sing our favorite carols.

  • Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans Show & Sale at Cathance River Gallery (18 Main St.) & Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

  • The Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop is open AND Recycling Barn is collecting source-separated material at the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

  • Holiday Wreath Workshop to benefit the Bowdoinham Public Library at the Merrymeeting Arts Center STUDIO (9 Main St.) 9am to 1pm. Come make your own Balsam wreath, $20 for small and $25 for a large. Supplies and instruction included.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 9am to 4pm.

  • Cookie Decorating Party at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 10am to 2pm.

  • Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans Show & Sale at Cathance River Gallery (18 Main St.) & Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 10am to 3pm.

  • Holiday Art Fair at the Merrymeeing Arts Center GALLERY (9 Main St.) 10am to 3pm. A variety of art will be on display and for sale from local artists.

  • Holiday Wreath Making at Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 11am to 1:30pm. $65.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

  • Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Game at the Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Rd.) 9am. All ages and abilities welcome.

  • Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.) Sunday Service 10am.

  • Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene (7 school St.) Sunday School 10am, Service 11am.

  • Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans Show & Sale at Cathance River Gallery (18 Main St.) & Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 10am to 3pm.

  • Holiday Art Fair at the Merrymeeing Arts Center GALLERY (9 Main St.) 10am to 3pm. A variety of art will be on display and for sale from local artists.

  • THE LAST Harpswell Community Swim at the Greason Pool, Bowdoin College (35 Watson Drive, Brunswick) 4:30 to 5:30pm. Open and FREE to all MSAD 75 Residents. Pre-Registration and proof of Medical Insurance is required. Limited to 75 people per session. FMI: (207) 833-5771 or [email protected].

As of the publication of this email, these events are current. Some events may cancel or change without notice. Check out Bowdoinhammer.com for an up-to-date list of events.

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Coming up next week: More Holiday Festival, Hanukkah, Family Holiday Goodies Bake-Off, and the musical stylings of Ryan Sweet at the Second Baptist Church!

If this newsletter doesn’t get you in the holiday mood, maybe you identify more as a grinch?

Hugs and kisses under the mistletoe,

Rodney & Tessa

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