Christmas in Bay Head 2008

The 29th Annual
Christmas in Bay Head

Friday, December 4th - Sunday, December 6th

A Christmas Garden

"Christmas in Bay Head" by Dick LaBonté

Friday, December 4th:
Open House at the Shops 5:30 to 9:00pm

5:30 to 9:00pm: Open House at the shops of Bay Head

6:00pm: Bay Head Fire House, Bridge Avenue. Musical program, tree lighting, caroling and Santa. Refreshments available.

6:30pm: Santa arrives at the firehouse!

Special Attractions on Main Avenue

The Talking Christmas Tree from 7:00 to 8:00pm at Curtis’ Central Market, 536 Main Avenue.

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Mary Holder, 520 Main Ave. Join us for holiday cheer and don't forget your pooch! 5pm to 8pm. Stop by with new unwrapped Toys for Tots - we're collecting from now until December 15th.

St. Gregory's Pantry drop off for canned food and new toys at Bay Head Travel, 521 Main Ave.

The Beach House, 517 Main. The movie "A Charlie Brown's Christmas" will be projected on the front of the shop (weather permitting). Check out our "Christmas is Coming" wetsuits and more sale. Bring some canned goods for the Monmouth and Ocean County Food Bank.

Theresa's South, 530 Main Ave. Make a reservation for a holiday dinner!

Special Attractions on Mount Street and Lake Avenue

Stop by the Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount Street, for a farewell cup of cheer. We are moving to the Jolly Tar, Bridge Ave, on Jan. 1, 2010. Check out our big Moving Sale through Dec. 31st.

Stars for Charity - Anchor & Palette Gallery: A silent auction of stars painted by your favorite local artists. Proceeds go to charity of each artist's choice. Auction closes 12 Noon, Saturday, December 12th.

Drawing for a gift certificate at the Bay Head Nail Spa, 45 Mount St. Refreshments served.

"The Nutcracker in the Sky" from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Bay Head School of Ballet and Violin. Look up and see the ballerinas dancing in the windows. Corner of Mount and Lake Avenue.

Stop by Quality Hair Designers 532 Lake Ave., for refreshments and a gift drawing!

Childers Sotheby's International Realty, 532 Lake Ave. Please join us for refreshments and enter a raffle to win a Childers Sotheby's beach bag filled with goodies.

Special Attractions on Bridge Avenue

The Brass Band with Christmas sounds at Diane Turton Realtors, 88 Bridge Avenue.

Stop by Therapeutic Touch, 58 Bridge Ave (above Dorcas' Restaurant) and enter a drawing for Aromatherapy massage. Open all weekend. Gift certificates for spa services make great holiday gifts!

Drawing for a boxwood tree at Andi's Flowers and Gifts, 92 Bridge Ave.

Tangerine Boutique, 84 Bridge Ave. Bring a gently worn pair of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls and receive a $5 off coupon as a thank you.

Holiday Gift Party at La Luz Salon & Day Spa, 82 Bridge Ave. Stop by for a complimentary chair massage (upon availability), gift selections, product demos and refreshments.

Complimentary Hot Cocoa , Tea, Coffee & Treats at Mueller's Bakery, 80 Bridge Ave.

Free hot samples of holiday chai at Bay Head Blends, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Refreshments at Memory Shoppe, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave. Artist Ann B. will do a demo on how to make holiday cards. Sea glass jewelry artisans discuss their treasures.

Sample our Bloody Mary Mix and lump crab dip at the Garden Party, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Sample delicious homemade fudge at Chocolate Shoppe, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

WASP, 76 Bridge. Enter a drawing for a Bay Head sweat shirt.

Cobwebs, 64 Bridge. Let us take you to a Christmas Past. Relive sweet memories while you enjoy our refreshments.

Bay Head Cheese Shop, 91 Bridge. Enter a drawing for a cheese basket/gift certificate.

Manasquan Savings Bank, 89 Bridge. Refreshments 5 to 7pm.

Meet Mrs. Santa and the Elves plus the Christmas Wish Tree. Refreshments at Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Ave.

Saturday, December 5th:
Pancake Breakfast and Weekend Continues

Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Fire House from 9am to 11:30am, sponsored by the Bay Head Home and School. $6 adults, $3 children.

Ride the Bay Head Trolley with Santa from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Free rides around town. Trolley stops at marked locations. Courtesy of Manasquan Savings Bank.

Victorian Christmas at the Historical Society Museum. The Historical Society will host an Open House from 12:30 to 3:30pm at the Museum, corner of Bridge and Bay Avenues. Trolley service will be available from the Bay Head Municipal lot on Bridge Avenue. Refreshments will be served at the Museum. Come and see our wonderful museum free of charge!

Stars for Charity Silent Auction continues at the Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount St. Bidding through Saturday, December 12th, 12 noon. Win an original star by one of your favorite local artists! Proceeds to charities.

Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Ave. The Christmas Wish Tree continues until Dec.15th. Pick a wish, be a Star, with small gifts to benefit the area needy. Have some holiday refreshments!

Applegates, 524 Lake Ave. Stop by and sign up for a drawing for a beach chair.

Bay Head Travel 521 Main St. Bring in canned food and unwrapped new toys for St. Gregory's Pantry. Collection through December 15th.

The Grenville Hotel, 345 Main. Stop by 1pm to 3pm and see the hotel in all it's grandeur. Hot soup, tea cookies, apple cider and more. Enjoy the public rooms decorated for the holiday season.

All shops will be open with drawings, gift certificates, and Christmas greetings!

Saturday Night

Pre-Concert Dinner: 5:30 to 7:30pm for Patron ticket holders only.

Christmas Symphony Concert with Father Alphonse Stephenson conducting the Orchestra of St. Peter By The Sea. Sacred Heart Hall. 8:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Avenue. 732-892-0223

Sunday, December 6th

Christmas Tea at the Bay Head Sands Inn, 2 Twilight Road, 1pm to 4pm.. All are welcome.

A Night in Bethlehem - St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 3pm to 6pm. This special night will depict the streets of Bethlehem during the first Christmas. Talk with shepherds, shop keepers, and Joseph and Mary. Hear festive music, nibble treats from a first-century bakery, create fun projects in marketplace shops. Encounter a frantic census taker and meet shepherds who can't wait to share a remarkable story. Open free to the public - a special night for all children!

All Weekend Long

Bay Head School Christmas Tree Sale!
Trees will be on sale all weekend at the Bay Head Fire House lot.
Stop by and find your perfect tree! Proceeds benefit the Bay Head School.

Collection for Our Military Men and Women in Iraq and Afghanistan!
Please donate pre-packaged food and snack items such as:
Nutella, pretzels, cookies, health bars, peanut butter, jelly, nuts,
hard candies, mints, gum. No glass containers or perishables,
no home-made items. Bring to the following collection sites in Bay Head:
The Jolly Tar, Curtis's Central Market, Mueller's Bakery,
Applegate's Hardware, La Luz Salon & Day Spa and the Bay Head School.
Last date of collection is Sunday, December 6th.

For more information on Christmas in Bay Head
call 1-800-422-9433, email info@bayhead.org
or pick up a detailed brochure available in all Bay Head shops