November 30 - December 3, 2006
And beyond!

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Christmas Walk Preview Party! Come preview the wonderful holiday selections in the Marblehead stores, enjoy refreshments and shopping in a relaxed atmosphere, and beat the holiday rush. Visit these participating stores: Babe, Bus Stop, DS Designs, FL Woods, Garden Collection, H.E. Piper, Hand in Hand, Hestia Creations, Hip Baby Gear, Jambu, Khouri's Rugs, Marblehead Arts Association, Marblehead Toy Shop, Moran Studios, Mud Puddle Toys, O'Rama's, Pawsitively Marblehead, Scribe, The Paris Market & Brocante, The Sea Gull, She, ShipShape and Suitable.

9am - 5pm	Eastern Bank at Crosby's Marketplace 118 Washington Street, 781-639-4320 Win an Ipod Nano! Come to the branch on Friday, Dec 1, from 9am - 5pm or on Saturday, Dec 2, from 9am - noon to enter our raffle! Refreshments and goodies served!
10am - 9pm	Babe 7 Pleasant Street, 781-639-4900 Free Gift! On your way to the tree-lighting celebration, stop by Babe and pick up your free glow in the dark necklace, while supplies last!!
10am - 4pm	Beyond Paradise 199 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, 781-639-4222 Open House Free eyebrow waxing and a 5-minute chair massage each day from noon - 3pm.
5pm - 9pm	Annual Ski and Skate Sale! Marblehead/Swampscott YMCA 94 Pleasant Street, 781- 631-0870 Stop by for supper and shopping before the town tree lighting. New and used skis, snowboards, skates, hockey equipment. Sponsored by Hardys Ski Emporium-Brickhouse and the Marblehead Sports Shop. Pictures with Santa, chowder, baked goods, hot dogs and craft tables. Call for more information.
6pm - 8pm	Marblehead Museum and Historical Society 170 Washington Street, 781-631-1768 Tree Lighting Open House & Book Signing View the Lee Mansion by Candlelight & Author, Virginia Gamage will be signing her book "The Spirit of '76". Refreshments.
6pm - 9pm	Hearts of Christmas Fair Preview Party St. Michael's Church 26 Pleasant Street, 781-631-0657 Tickets are $15 and includes clam chowder supper.
6pm - 9pm	Holiday Shopping & Merchant Hospitality Look for extended holiday hours in your favorite Marblehead shops! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and good cheer!
7pm	Tree Lighting Celebration Abbot Hall Upper Grounds, Washington Street It's THE BEST Tree Lighting on the North Shore! Enjoy chili served by the Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Bedrock Music leads the caroling for all ages! "Person of the Year" Penny Wigglesworth & Family count down to light the holiday spruce! The Merry Mixers, Friends of North Shore Children's Hospital, pick the winning ticket for the "Cold Cash, Win! Win! Yule Cash In!" Marblehead Festival of Arts and the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce graciously sponsor this event.
8pm - 9pm	Mud Puddle Toys 1 Pleasant Street, 781-631-0814 Lobster Pot Tree Lighting & Sing-A-Long Join us for the lighting of the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree and Sing-A-Long with Glover's Regiment as they harmonize classic sea shanties. Refreshments provided.

9am - Noon	Salem Five 89 Pleasant Street, 781-639-6324 Holiday Children's Fair Join us for face painting, coloring contests, decorate your own stocking, complimentary food and fun!
9am - 2pm	Hearts of Christmas Fair St. Michael's Church 26 Pleasant Street, 781-631-0657 Baked goods, crafts, jewelry, attic treasures. Lunch.
9am - 2pm	Holiday Basket & Greens Sale The Arrangers of Marblehead Marblehead Community Center, 10 Humphrey Street The Arrangers of Marblehead will hold its annual Greens Sale featuring kissing balls, wreaths, centerpieces, garlands and baskets. The Arrangers are also sponsoring knitting, quilting and crafts made by the seniors at the Council on Aging.
9am - 3pm	Holiday Fair at Devereux House 39 Lafayette Street, 781-631-6120 Join us for Devereux's famous seafood chowder! Enjoy the chili and hot dogs while taking home the handmade crafts, delicious baked goods and added treasures. Proceeds benefit the Residents Activity Fund.
9am - 3pm	Red Bow Fair Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead 28 Mugford Street, 781-631-1215. Lunch Café from 11am - 2pm. Gift baskets, wreaths, plants, baked goods, handmade items, books, children's toys & activities.
9am - 4pm	Old Fashioned Christmas Fair Our Lady Star of the Sea Church 85 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-0086 Our Christmas Fair opens up in the Parish Center. Come for great chowder, wreaths and gifts.
9am - 4pm	Old Fashioned Christmas Fair Our Lady Star of the Sea Church 85 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-0086 Our Christmas Fair opens up in the Parish Center. Come for great chowder, wreaths and gifts.
9:30am	Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive by Lobster Boat State Street Landing Enjoy entertainment by "A Dancer's Dream" before the grand arrival. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet every child! Complimentary candy canes and balloons for all! 9am - 11am: Complimentary Hot Chocolate for Kids inside The Landing Pub, 81 Front Street, 781-639-1266.
10am - Noon	VNA Public Flu Shot Clinic Marblehead Savings Bank 21 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-5500 $25 or free if over 65 with Medicare card.
10am - 2pm	Baked Goods and Christmas Novelties! Lafayette Convalescent Home & Short Term Rehab Residence 25 Lafayette Street, 781-631-4535 Attention holiday shoppers: Come into the warmth and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa and purchase baked goods as well as Christmas novelties. All proceeds benefit the resident council.
10am - 2pm	"Fancy Faces"- Face Painting Stepstone Mortgage 31 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-0047 All weekend long, drop off a canned good for charity and be entered into a raffle for a HDTV or free steak dinner.
10am - 3pm	Famous Lobster Roll Lunch and Holiday Fair Victory Chapter No. 157 Order of the Eastern Star 62 Pleasant Street, Masonic Hall Enjoy delicious lobster, tuna or chicken salad rolls, chowder, soup, hot dogs, hot & cold drinks. Take some chances to win prizes. Visit our crafts, attic treasures, jewelry and baked goods tables.
10am - 3pm	"Open House - Rest Stop" Grace Community Church 17 Pleasant Street, 781-631-9343 Complimentary refreshments and restroom facilities. Music and sing-along from 1pm - 2pm.
10am - 4pm	Holiday Arts and Craft Fair Marblehead Charter Hall 17 Lime Street, 781-631-0777 Vendors from across New England. Food, entertainment, activities for children. Culinary demonstration "The Arts of Fruit Carving" by Sticky Rice owner/chef, Amorn Phtongong. Plenty of free parking. Free admission. www.marbleheadcharterhall.com
10am - 4pm	Beyond Paradise 199 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, 781-639-4222 Open House Free eyebrow waxing and a 5-minute chair massage each day from noon - 3pm.
10am - 4pm	Museum Open House Marblehead Museum & Historical Society 170 Washington Street, 781-631-1768 Tour the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, J.O.J. Frost Gallery and the G.A.R. Civil War Museum (at the Old Town House, Market Square)
10am - 4pm	"Christmas in the Caribbean" West Marine Marblehead 32 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-6451 Drop your anchor at West Marine Marblehead for "Christmas in the Caribbean" featuring Capt. Johnny's West Indian Chili, planter's punch, and a shot at winning a new Garmin Street Pilot c330 Automobile Navigation System . . . now you know how Santa really finds his way!
10am - 5pm	Eos Designs Open House 43 Pond Street, 781-710-6038 Shop for handcrafted pearl, gemstone & crystal jewelry, bookmarks and custom charm bracelets by local artisan, Dawn LiVigne-Ryan. Kids crafts and wine-charm making tables.
10am - 5pm	Marblehead Festival of Arts Artisans' Holiday Marketplace Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street This special event allows participants to mingle with artists, learn about the creative process, and purchase a wide variety of handcrafted items: jewelry, apparel, items for the home and garden, and other unique treasures. For more information, visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.
10am - 5pm	Christmas Walk Open House Osborne Florist & Greenhouse, Inc. 10 Ocean Avenue, 781-631-2467 For all your holiday floral and decorative needs. Enjoy hometown holiday hospitality and refreshments!
11am - Noon	VNA Light-A-Life Tree Celebration Marblehead Savings Bank 21 Atlantic Avenue Buy an ornament, sing carols and enjoy refreshments. Proceeds benefit home health and hospice care.
11:45am	Christmas Walk Parade Enjoy this traditional New England Hometown Holiday Parade! The parade route: State Street, Washington Street and Atlantic Avenue
Noon - 4pm	Visit with Curious George The Marblehead Toy Shop 44 - 48 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-9900 Come visit with Curious George, and from 2:00pm - 2:40pm Sing-A-Long with Dara Van Remoortel. Lots of giveaways - a raffle daily throughout the Walk - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
1pm - 3pm	Pictures with Santa! Suitable 41 Atlantic Avenue, 781- 639-3699 Bring your camera and take a picture of your child with Santa!! Each child will receive a treat. Refreshments served in the store. 20% off everything in the store (sale and selected items excluded). Refreshments served!
1pm - 3pm	Brass Sisters Bring Baked Goods Book Signing Spirit of '76 Bookstore and Card Shop 107 Pleasant Street, 781-631-7199 The fabulous Brass sisters will be signing copies of their cookbook, Heirloom Baking, and will feature some of their mouth-watering treats.
1pm - 3pm	OKO's Fireman's Hand Pump on Display 222 Washington Street Following the parade the "Okommakamesit", an 1861 hand pumped fire engine will be on display. View our museum of fire and firemen muster memorabilia. Enjoy complimentary cider, coffee and cookies.
3.30pm	Glover's Regiment Commemorative Harbor Row State Street Landing Celebrate the commemorative crossing of the Delaware by The Marblehead Glover's Regiment.
10am-4pm	Street Entertainment on Atlantic Avenue Fun food all day-Candied apples, popcorn, cotton candy, fried dough & more for purchase at the Sovereign Bank parking lot, 39 Atlantic Avenue. "Frosty" and "Rudolph" stroll the Avenue sponsored by the Atlantic Avenue Retail Businesses. 1-2pm "The Noteworthies" A Cappella Group stroll the Avenue. 12-2pm "Dondo the Clown" walks the Avenue on stilts!
10am-4pm	Street Entertainment on Washington Street 10am-5pm Peanut Vendor at the Old Town House. 12-2pm "Village Voices Barber Shop Quartet" stroll downtown. 2:30-3:30pm "The Noteworthies" A Cappella Group stroll the downtown area. 1-3:30pm "Glover's Regiment" will be marching between Bank Square and Market Square. 1-4pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides begin at the Lee Mansion; generously sponsored by National Grand Bank.

6:30 - 8pm	Spirit of '76 Bookstore and Card Shop 107 Pleasant Street, 781-631-7199 2nd Annual Adult Holiday Story Hour Best-selling author Julia Glass will read a selection of anti-holiday stories from the "naughty" list. $5 per person. All proceeds go to HAWC.
8pm	Old North Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas Concert 35 Washington Street, Tickets & info call 781-631-4832 Featuring Mozart's Vespers KV321, Navidad Nuestra for Guitar and Percussion. Appearances by Youth Festival Choir, Old North Bell Choir. Advance tickets $20: DS Designs, Comina, Arnould Gallery. $25 at door.
8pm	Rebecca Parris Holiday Jazz Concert Unitarian Universalist Church 28 Mugford Street With renowned saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi. Featuring songs from Rebecca's holiday CD, "The Secret of Christmas" and newly released CD "You Don't Know Me". Tickets $24 - $30 at Arnould Gallery. Ticket: {781} 631-6366 or www.marbleheadjazz.org

11am-3pm	Street Entertainment on Atlantic Avenue 11am-3pm Candied apples, popcorn, cotton candy, fried dough and more for purchase at the Sovereign Bank lot, 39 Atlantic Avenue. 12-4pm "Frosty" and "Rudolph" stroll Atlantic Avenue sponsored by the Atlantic Avenue Retail Businesses. 12-2pm "Village Voices Barber Shop Quartet" stroll Atlantic Avenue. 1-3pm "Dondo the Clown" walks the Avenue on stilts! Wreaths on Atlantic Avenue generously sponsored by Marblehead Savings Bank.
11am-3pm	Street Entertainment on Washington Street 12-2pm Look for the Balloon Twister on Washington Street between Bank Square and Maverick Square and keep an eye out for Mrs. Claus who will be riding the trolley. 12-5pm Peanut Vendor at the Old Town House.
11am-4pm	Eos Designs Open House 43 Pond Street, 781-710-6038 Shop for handcrafted pearl, gemstone & crystal jewelry, bookmarks and custom charm bracelets by local artisan, Dawn LiVigne-Ryan. Kids crafts and wine-charm making tables.
11am-4pm	Marblehead Festival of Arts Artisans' Holiday Marketplace Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street This special event allows participants to mingle with artists, learn about the creative process, and purchase a wide variety of handcrafted items: jewelry, apparel, items for the home and garden, and other unique treasures. For more information, visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.
11am - 1pm	Pet Photos with Santa! Pawsitively Marblehead 63 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-0449 Donations please: Proceeds benefit the "Friends of the Marblehead Animal Shelter"
11am - 3pm	Street Entertainment on Atlantic Avenue & Washington Street 11am - 3pm Candied Christmas Apples, popcorn, cotton candy, fried dough and more at the Sovereign Bank parking lot, 39 Atlantic Ave for purchase. Noon - 4pm "Frosty" and "Rudolph" stroll Atlantic Ave. sponsored by the Atlantic Ave Retail Businesses. Noon - 2pm Balloon twister on Washington Street between Banks Square and Maverick Square. Noon - 2pm Mrs. Claus around town on the trolley Noon - 2pm Village Voices Barber Shop Quartet strolling Atlantic Ave. 1pm - 3pm "Dondo the Clown" on stilts". On Atlantic Avenue. Wreaths on Atlantic Avenue graciously sponsored by Marblehead Savings Bank.
Noon - 4pm	Jeremiah Lee Mansion Open House 170 Washington Street
Noon - 2pm	Fancy Faces - Face Painting Khouri Oriental Rug & Carpet 56 Atlantic Avenue, 781 639-1441
Noon - 3pm	Beyond Paradise 199 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, 781-639-4222 Open House Free eyebrow waxing and a 5-minute chair massage each day!
1 - 3pm	Pictures with Santa! Suitable 41 Atlantic Avenue, 781- 639-3699 Bring your camera and take a picture of your child with Santa!! Each child will receive a treat. Refreshments served in the store. 20% off everything in the store (sale and selected items excluded). Refreshments served!
1 - 4pm	Visit with Curious George The Marblehead Toy Shop 44 - 48 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-9900 Come visit with Curious George! Lots of give-aways - a raffle daily throughout the Walk - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
2 - 3pm	Annual Christmas Carol and Hymn Sing-Along Marblehead Christian Science Church 134 Elm Street, 781-631-3868 Please join us for our annual Christmas Carol and Hymn sing as we tell the Christmas Story in song and bible passages. Guest Soloist: Rebecca Shrimpton. Light Refreshments.
2 - 4pm	Fancy Faces-Face Painting Jambu Jewelry 38 Atlantic Avenue, (781) 639-9600 Celebrating 10 Years! Shop our selection of handmade jewelry by artists from New York, L.A. and abroad. From the simple to the exotic. Raffles and refreshments!
2 - 4pm	Story Time with Santa!! Santa will be reading a short holiday story at the steps of the Old Town House for children and their families. First story time at 3pm, the second at 3:30pm. If inclement weather, the story time will be held at "Artist and Authors", 108 Washington Street, (781- 639-0400).

7:30 pm

Old North Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas Concert 35 Washington Street, ticket & info 781-631-4832 Featuring Mozart's Vespers KV321, Navidad Nuestra for Guitar and Percussion. Appearances by Youth Festival Choir, Old North Bell Choir. Advance tickets $20: DS Designs, Comina, Arnould Gallery. $25 at door.

7:30 pm	Accessories by Blass Village Plaza II, Bessom Street 781-631-2124 December 1 - 3 - Drawing for a beautiful handbag and other great gifts. Refreshments.
7:30 pm	Brian W. LeClair, Attorney at Law 781-631-9981 Happy Holidays! Specializing in Business and Intellectual property law.
7:30 pm	DS Designs 158 Washington Street, 781-639-2336 DS Designs, a unique gift store specializing in accessories for people and places, will be serving refreshments throughout Christmas Walk. Come see us and enter our Christmas raffle!
7:30 pm	Dayle's European Skin Care & Day Spa 261 Washington Street, 781-631-2090 Relax, rejuvenate and renew- Pamper yourself and the ones you love for the Holidays! Receive a complimentary manicure with every Sothys facial. (a $16 value. Expires 1/07)
7:30 pm	Flynnies on the Avenue 28 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-2100 Enjoy complimentary warm mulled cider during your meal throughout the Christmas Walk weekend or at our hostess stand to warm your soul.
7:30 pm	Hand in Hand - Therapeutic Massage 70 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-4380 The healthy alternative! Non-dairy soy and rice hot cocoa! Yummy but totally raw and healthy carrot cake! A warm fireplace and restroom facilities. What else could one want? Oh yes, $10 off our massage gift certificates. We are located above Marblehead ACE Hardware.
7:30 pm	Hestia Creations 13 Hawkes Street, 781-639-2711 Come see our latest Marblehead handcrafted ornaments, ceramics, watercolors and nativity. Enter our holiday raffle- drawing Sunday, December 3rd at 5pm! Store hours: M - F 9am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 12 - 5pm.
7:30 pm	J & S Brandi's 7 Bessom Street, 781-639-2354 November 30th - December 31st - Holiday Catering Specials in-store Let J & S Brandi's do the cooking for you during the holiday season. We offer full event planning & catering services for events large and small. Visit our web site at www.jandsbrandis.com.
7:30 pm	Jack-Tar American Tavern 126 Washington Street, 781-631-2323 Voted Marblehead's #1 restaurant for dinner two consecutive years!!!
7:30 pm	JAMBU 38 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-9600 Celebrating 10 years of inspired jewelry- from the simple to exotic - handmade by artists from N.Y., L.A. and abroad. Shop for the perfect gift; enjoy refreshments and a necklace raffle.
7:30 pm	JAMBU 38 Atlantic Avenue, 781-639-9600 Celebrating 10 years of inspired jewelry- from the simple to exotic - handmade by artists from N.Y., L.A. and abroad. Shop for the perfect gift; enjoy refreshments and a necklace raffle.
7:30 pm	Landing Restaurant & Pub 81 Front Street 781-639-1266 Saturday, December 2nd from 9am - 11am FREE hot chocolate for kids!!! Open for lunch and dinner throughout the Christmas Walk weekend and all year long!
7:30 pm	Madam Had'em 231 Washington Street, 781- 639-7798 Join Madam Had'em for holiday cheer! 10% off all Christmas Walk weekend! Enjoy refreshments and extended shopping hours. Great gift giving ideas!
7:30 pm	Maddie's Sail Loft 15 State Street, 781- 631-9824 Voted one of the top ten sailor's bars in the world by "Sail" Magazine! Great burgers, fried food, chowders, steak tips, salads and SPIRITS! The official Maddie's T-shirt, sweatshirt, baby wear makes great gifts!
7:30 pm	Marblehead Antiques and Rags to Riches 118 - 120 Pleasant Street, 781-631-9791 and 781-631-3379 Holiday happenings on Pleasant Street with the "Babes of Retail" - "Afternoon Madness" every Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 4pm for the month of December at Marblehead Antiques and Rags to Riches.
7:30 pm	Marblehead Arts Association 8 Hooper Street, 781-631-2608 Hooper Mansion, festively decorated by 5 garden clubs, brimming with small works from our artist members. Affordable handmade crafts, paintings, prints, photographs and more! Unique holiday gifts. Open 12/2 from 10am - 4pm and 12/3 from noon - 4pm.
7:30 pm	Moran Studios 50 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-4399 Get just the right look for all your holiday happenings - with Crane's, William Arthur, Caspari & more! Storewide sale and refreshments, music, complimentary gift-wrapping and watch owner Carole Moran complete a house portrait!
7:30 pm	Piari Luna 33 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-0651 Browse and enjoy champagne all season at Piari Luna. Feast on Moma's crystalline sugar cookies, fit for an angel. Glittering, sparkling, beautiful treats are in store for home, bath and body!
7:30 pm	SCRIBE Paper and Gift 84 Washington Street, 781-631-7274 Don't miss the North Shore's newest gift resource this holiday season! Scribe offers personalization on most paper products while you wait!!! Preview party Thursday, November 30th, 5- 8:00pm
7:30 pm	ShipShape and Nauticals of Marblehead Holiday Cheer Open House 128 Washington Street, 781-631-7477 Holiday Cheer and Open House Join us Friday night and throughout the weekend - stop in for a shopping preview, refreshments and hospitality. Sign our guest book and receive a raffle ticket for a fabulous prize!
7:30 pm	Shubie's Marketplace Wines and Spirits 16 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-0149 Food and wine tasting: enjoy specialties from Shubie's kitchen and wine collection. 1pm - 4pm.
7:30 pm	Stowaway Sweets 154 Atlantic Avenue, 800-432-0304 Freshly made chocolates, creamy fudge and roasted nuts. We also offer seasonal novelties made from our outstanding chocolate. Wedding favors, corporate gifts, shipping worldwide. Open seven days!
7:30 pm	Surroundings 75 & 82 Washington Street, 781- 639-0676 Visit our shop at 75 Washington Street for luscious bed linens, nightwear and gifts. Across the street at 82 Washington choose European inspired gifts for family, friends and your home.
7:30 pm	Talbots One Spring Street, 781- 631-9990 Holiday fashion show & gift card raffle all weekend long! Enjoy light refreshments and enter to win a $50 Talbots gift card!
7:30 pm	The Barnacle Restaurant 141 Front Street, 781-631-4236 Waterfront dining, award-winning seafood, all lobsters caught fresh on our boat! Apres' shopping warm up with a spirit, or two plus lunch or dinner! All major credit cards accepted.
7:30 pm	The Garden Collection 155 Washington Street, 781-631-8652 Offering unique gifts and Christmas decorations for everyone on your holiday list!
7:30 pm	The Paris Market & Brocante 132 Washington Street, 781-631-8593 Stop in for your favorite holiday refreshments and enjoy a shopping preview to browse our gifts of artistry and elegance including jewelry, accessories and antiques during the Christmas Walk!
7:30 pm	The Sea Gull 146 Washington Street, 781-631-7749 Throughout the weekend - warm up with a glass of cider, sample a harbor sweet sloop, and enter to win a gift of scents from the Thymes Collection.
7:30 pm	Tory's Jewelry 106 Washington Street Tory's features wonderful jewelry for every taste and budget. Whether gold, silver, stone, pearl or beaded, contemporary or classic in style, nautical or animal themed. Tory's has an extraordinary selection.
7:30 pm	Ulrike Welsch Photography 4 Dunns Lanes near Redds Pond Open House December 1, 2, 3 from 1pm - 7pm. Photographer Ulrike Welsch opens her cozy home once again! Come to browse through her books and greeting cards! Enjoy her photos from near and far, with highlighted slide shows at 3pm and 5pm!

Saturday, December 8th - Sunday, December 10th	Maddie's Sail Loft 60th Anniversary Celebration! Clydesdales, bag-pipers, commemorative give-a-ways (wile supplies last)
Saturday, December 9th 9:00am - Noon.	Pictures with SANTA!!! Marblehead Savings Bank 21 Atlantic Avenue, 781-631-5500
Saturday, December 9th	Holiday POPS 2006! Abbot Hall, 8:00pm Featuring the Hillyer Festival Orchestra A community fundraiser to benefit The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor & VNA Care Network & Hospice, originally the Marblehead/Swampscott Visiting Nurse Association. Tickets on sale now at Arnould Gallery, The Garden Collection, The Marblehead Reporter and VNA Care Network & Hospice. FMI: 781-631-1900 ext 1363.
Saturday, December 16th	The Beggar Boys Celebrate with Traditional Celtic Music Sponsored by Someone Else's Child Foundation Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, 7pm - 9pm The Beggar Boys will present: "Traditional Celtic Music for the Christmas Season" Larry Young, Michael Albert and Henry Lebedinsky will be joined by special guest, Kate Minogue playing the Irish Flute and singing lead vocals. All proceeds will be donated to the Kids Helping Kids programs. $17.00 advanced purchase and $20.00 at the door. Special $40 family rate. Tickets at: Shubie's, Mud Puddle Toys and Irresistibles. FMI call 781-639-8740.

FREE parking at the new Marblehead High School, 2 Humphrey Street with FREE Trolley service sponsored by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and NE Moves Mortgage. Trolley Service/Schedule: will run from 10am - 5pm Saturday, December 2nd and noon - 5pm, Sunday December 3rd . The trolley will leave Marblehead High School and run every half hour, making stops on Lafayette Street (Sat only), Atlantic Avenue, Washington Street, Front Street and Pleasant Street. FREE parking throughout town. Kindly respect the "No Parking" areas.

Grace Community Church, 17 Pleasant Street
Masonic Hall, 62 Pleasant Street
Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford Street
Abbot Hall, Washington Street
Marblehead Community Center, 10 Humphrey Street
Marblehead/Swampscott YMCA, 94 Pleasant Street

For more information & a free map of Marblehead stop by our Information Booth (corner of Pleasant & Essex Streets), open Thursday, November 30th 3pm - 6pm, Friday, December 1st from 3pm - 6pm, Saturday, December 2nd from 9am - 4pm and Sunday, December 3rd from 11am - 4pm. Call 781-639-8469.