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Festival of Trees
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
November 20 – December 28
Fabulous sponsored trees sparkle splendidly in the
Festival of Trees celebration. Silent Auction of
trees to benefit the Charlotte County Volunteer
Centre and Food Bank. Join us at the Fairmont
Algonquin amidst the magnificent display and bid
generously - and often! Call 529-8823 for further
details. |
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Christmas at the Castle
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Friday, November 27 (cocktails begin at 5:30pm)
Reserve a table for your office and join individuals
from other businesses in celebrating the holidays.
Start with cocktails at the cash bar followed by a
traditional Christmas buffet then dance the night
away. $35 / person (+ tax & gratuities)
For reservations and tickets please call 529-8823. |
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ACW Christmas Sale
All Saints Parish Hall
Saturday, November 28, 10am - 1pm |
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2009 Festival of Trees “Dine Around”
Thursday's and Sunday's from November 26 to December
20
and Wednesday, December 23
Let the festive season begin with a 6 course
culinary tour of Charlotte County's finest dining
establishments and enjoy the Festival of Trees
created by the community to raise funds for the
Charlotte County Food Bank. Move from one fine
restaurant to another for each delectable course
(hors d’oeuvres, entrées, dessert and coffee).
Participating restaurants include the Rossmount Inn,
Europa Inn and The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel. Price
$60 per person (plus taxes & gratuity) plus food
bank donation at the Fairmont Algonquin Festival of
Trees ($3pp suggested). For Reservations call the
Fairmont Algonquin at (506) 529-8823 or more info at
www.fairmont.com/algonquin
For overnight packages please book with inn or hotel
directly. |
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Annual Christmas Open House
Ross Memorial Museum
Thursday December 3 1 - 5pm
Friday December 4 1 - 9pm
Saturday December 5 1 - 9pm
Sunday December 6 12 - 5pm
T’was the Night Before Christmas
is this year’s theme for the museum’s Christmas Open
House! Join friends and family for live music,
wonderful home-baked treats and hot cider in this
historic 1824 mansion decorated from ‘cellar to
attic’. |
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7th Annual Christmas Sharing
Ross Memorial Library
Event launch December 3, 6 - 7:30pm
Viewing & Buying December 4 (10am - 5pm) & December
5 (10am - 4pm)
A selection of new books, talking books and DVDs may
be purchased for the library by patrons, to become
part of the library’s permanent collection, after
first reading or looking at the item yourself or
sharing with friends. Call 529-5125 for more
details. |
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Candlelight Shopping
Historic Downtown District
Friday December 4 10am - 7pm
Saturday December 5 10am - 7pm
Sunday December 6 12 noon - 5pm
The shops, open daily throughout the winter
festival, are brimming with unique gifts for that
someone special on your list. For your shopping
leisure, enjoy our extended hours on these special
days. Sip mulled cider, sample festive treats and
enjoy yuletide Victorian carolers strolling the
streets and shops. |
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Town Hall & Market Square Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 5:30pm
Bring the family to enjoy an evening of carolling
with the Mayor and Councillors at the lighting of
the Town Christmas Trees. Followed by refreshments
served at the Town Hall, sponsored by your downtown
businesses. |
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Community Christmas Breakfast
All Saints Anglican Parish
Hall
Saturday, December 5, 8 - 10am
Cost $7 / person or $20 / family |
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Celebration of Art 2009 & Open House
Europa Restaurant
Saturday, December 5, 9am - 4pm
Come view this celebration of local artists. Bring a
friend. Free admission & Door prize. |
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Cavalcade of Christmas Crafts
St. Andrews Farmers’ Market
Association
Annual Christmas Market at Sir James Dunn Academy
Saturday, December 5, 10am - 2pm Free
Admission |
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Firemen’s Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 5, 5:30pm
Starting from NBCC along Water Street to the WC
O’Neill Arena Complex where Santa and Mrs. Claus,
will greet the children. For info or to register
your float call 529-5120. |
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Festive Family Skate
W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex
Saturday, December 5, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Join us and bring your family for a free evening of
ice-skating! For info call 529-5126 |
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The Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Winter
Concert
Dec. 6th, 2pm Arena Theatre, St.
Andrews
This year's season includes performances in St.
Andrews, Eastport, and Machias. The program
includes the second movement of Beethoven’s Eroica
Symphony, Schubert’s Third Symphony, Finlandia by
Sibelius, and a world premier of A Lumberjack Song
by the Norwegian composer Ketil Hvoslef with special
guest Gene Nichols on musical saw. Concerts are:
Dec. 6th, 2pm Arena Theatre, St. Andrews;
Dec. 6th, 7pm Eastport Arts Center; and
Dec. 13th 7pm, University of Maine at
Machias Auditorium. Tickets are $10 per person or
$20 per family and are available at the door. See
you there. |
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Holiday Kids at Sunbury Shores
Saturday, December 12, 10am - 12pm
A great opportunity for students to create their
very own Holiday decorations, to give as a gift or
dress-up the house. Open to kids of all ages (under
5 with an adult); $15 / child; Maximum 20 students. |
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A Christmas Magic Show with Magic Doug & Friends
W.C. O’Neill Complex Theatre
Saturday, December 12, 1pm & 3pm
Magician Doug James uses puppets, music and magic in
a show that celebrates the Spirit of Christmas. $5
per person. |
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Shiretown Singers
All Saints Anglican Church
Sunday, December 13, 2:30pm
The Shiretown Singers will delight you with
beautiful music as they herald in the season in this
historic church with remarkable acoustics. Freewill
offering. |
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VMES Annual Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 16, 1pm
NBCC - St. Andrews. Everyone Welcome - Complimentary |
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Christmas Lunch Buffet
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Friday, December 18, 11:30am - 2pm
Enjoy a decadent Christmas buffet with your office
mates, family or friends. Indulge in traditional
Christmas favourites as you relax in the Library
Restaurant. $24.95 / person (+ tax & gratuities)
Reservations recommended, please call 529-8823.
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Gingerbread Dreams
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Saturday, December 19
Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating
10am - 12 noon.
Cost $15 / person (tax incl.) Book early to avoid
disappointment at 529-8823.
Gingerbread House Competition -
Viewing 10am - 2pm; Judging 12 noon
Enter your creation in this competition. Prizes
awarded. |
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The Great Scavenger Hunt
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
December 23 - 26
Pickup one of our self-guided scavenger hunt guides
from the reception desk and depart on an exciting
journey. Great family fun! Please call 529-8823
for more information. Complimentary. |
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The Grand Hotel Tour
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
December 23 – 26, 1 - 2pm
Sign up at the reception desk for a spectacular tour
of this grand hotel and discover a piece of Canadian
history. Please call 529-8823 for information and
registration. $2 donation to the food bank. |
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Winter Tales
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Thursday, December 24, 2pm
Favourite Christmas Classics.
Spend
an afternoon snuggled by the fireside enjoying
Christmas Tales by local storytellers.
Complimentary. |
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Christmas Caroling
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Thursday, December 24, 3 - 4:30pm
Join the managers of The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
for a complimentary fireside Christmas Eve reception
with caroling. Complimentary. |
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Christmas Dinner at the Library
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
December 24 - 26
Join The Fairmont Algonquin for a warm and inviting
Christmas Dinner. Let us do all the work for you, so
you can enjoy time with family and friends; or join
us for breakfast, lunch or dinner anytime throughout
the holiday season.
$49 per person (+ taxes & gratuities).
For reservations please call 529-8823. |
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Boxing Day Dance
Heather Curling Club
Saturday, December 26, 9pm - 1am
Kick up your heels and dance the night away. Must be
19 years of age and over.
Advance tickets ($10) available at Cummings
Convenience Store. Phone 529-1096. |
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New Year's Eve Gala Dinner & Dance
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Turning moments into memories. Everything will be
bright and beautiful at this popular annual event.
Special New Year's packages available.
For reservations and tickets please call 529-8823.
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New Year's Day Mayor’s Levee
St. Andrews Town Hall
11am – 1pm |
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New Year's Day Brunch
The Fairmont Algonquin Hotel
Bring the entire family for a fabulous brunch to
ring in the New Year 2010.
Cost $34.95 per person (+ tax & gratuity), children
0 – 5 complimentary, 6 – 12 half price. Reservations
recommended, please call 529-8823 |
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Winter Festival
Accommodation Packages
Take advantage of these exclusively-created special
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The Fairmont Algonquin’s
Holiday in St. Andrews
December 18 - 30
Turn your holiday season into a real vacation at The
Fairmont Algonquin.
Special rates from $109 CAD, based on single/double
occupancy.
Dependent on availability. For reservations or
information on other packages contact
1-800-441-1414, 506-529-8823 or visit
www.fairmont.com/algonquin |
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The St. Andrews Motor Inn
Holiday Special
December 1 – 31
Take in the beauty of St. Andrews in December from a
fabulous waterfront room at the St. Andrews Motor
Inn, and enjoy a swim in the heated pool after a day
of Christmas shopping. Special room rate of $74.95
for the month of December. For reservations phone
(506) 529-4571. |
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Church
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Anglican Parish of St. Andrews
Friday, December 18
Sunday School Pageant, Parish Hall 5pm
Christmas Eve
Children’s Service (Blessing of the Creche), All
Saints Church 4pm
Holy Communion, St. John the Baptist Chapel 7pm
Holy Communion, All Saints Church 9pm
Christmas Day
Holy Communion, All Saints Church 11am |
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Catholic Church of St.
Andrew
TBA – Please call 456-3584 for
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Greenock Presbyterian Church
Christmas Eve
Service of Lessons & Carols 9pm |
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St. Andrews Pentecostal Church
Sunday, December 13
Sunday School Christmas Program 6:30pm
(Storm date Dec 20, 6:30pm)
Christmas Eve
Service 6pm
New Year’s Eve
Fellowship & light refreshments 8:30pm
Service 10pm |
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St. Andrews United Baptist Church
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service 6:30pm |
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Wesley United Church
Sunday, December 6
White Gift Service 11am
Sunday, December 20
Lessons & Carols with Holy Communion 11am
Living Nativity 6:30pm
Christmas Eve
Family Worship 6:30pm |
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