Christmas in Bay Head 2008

The 28th Annual
Christmas in Bay Head

Friday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th

Goin' Green for Christmas

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"Christmas in Bay Head" by Dick LaBonté

Friday, December 5th:
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.

6:00pm: Drawing for the Dick LaBonté original painting, being raffled off by the Bay Head Fire Co. No 1. Tickets are available for $5.00 each at the Jolly Tar, Applegate's Hardware and the Anchor & Palette through December 4th. Don't miss your chance to win a LaBonté original -- and it's a great fund-raiser for the Fire Company!

Special Attractions on Main Avenue

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

The Brass Band with Christmas sounds at Diane Turton Realtors, 516 Main Ave.

Mary Holder Agency, 520 Main Ave, from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Pictures with Santa and your pets. Stop by with new unwrapped Toys for Tots - we're collecting through December 15th.

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

Food donations are also being received at The Beach House, 517 Main, for the Food Bank of Ocean/Monmouth Counties. Stop by for refreshments too!

Special Attractions on Mount Street and Lake Avenue

Drawing for Dick LaBonté print 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount Street.

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 13th. See the stars here!

Great Holiday Refreshments at the Artisan's Galleria, 45 Mount Street, 5:30pm to 9:00pm.

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 for refreshments and a gift drawing!

Special Attractions on Bridge Avenue

Stop by Dorcas' Restaurant, corner of Bridge and Lake Avenues, Soda Fountain open from 6-8 pm on December 5th with hot dog & cup of chowder for $5.00 to go, brownies and beverages a la carte, and complimentary cup of hot chocolate.

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.

Enter your name to win a Trollbead Bracelet & Lock at Tangerine Boutique, 84 Bridge Ave.

Holiday Gift Party at La Luz, 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 vanilla chai at Bay Head Blends, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Refreshments at Memory Shoppe, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

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.

Meet Mrs. Santa and Elves and Christmas Wish Tree and an art exhibit by the children of Bay Head School. at Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Ave. Refreshments served.

Saturday, December 6th:
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 1:00 to 4:00pm 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 13th, 12 noon. Win an original star by one of your favorite local artists! Proceeds to charities. See the stars here!

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!

Toys for Tots collections continues at Mary Holder Agency, 520 Main Ave through December 15th.

Open House at Bay Head Travel from 10:00am to 2:00pm - Refreshments, giveaways and special gift certificates to purchase. And don't forget to bring canned food and new unwrapped toys for St. Gregory's Pantry!

All shops will be open with drawings, gift certificates, special prizes for parade participants and Christmas greetings.

Saturday Night

Pre-Concert Dinner: 5:30 to 7:30pm for Patron ticket holders only. Symphony tickets are $35 general admission, $100 patron.

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 7th

Christmas Tea at the Bay Head Sands Inn, 2 Twilight Road, 2pm to 5pm. All are welcome.

Grenville Hotel, 345 Main Avenue will showcase their public rooms, decorated for the holiday
season. Refreshments served.

Sunday 12-2:00 at The Jolly Tar: Reception and art exhibit featuring "Matisse, the Environment and More," an art exhibit by the children of the Bay Head School. Refreshments. Everyone welcome.

A Night in Bethlehem - St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 4:00 to 6:00pm. 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!
Drop off International Telephone Calling Cards, Bug Repellent Spray,
Suntan Lotion/Skin Lotion, Shaving Supplies, Shampoo/Conditioner,
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes, Hard Candies (no chocolate!), Gum
and Deodorant to the following collection sites in Bay Head:
The Jolly Tar, Curtis's Central Market, Mueller's Bakery,
Applegate's Hardware and the Bay Head School.
Last date of collection is Sunday, December 7th.

Red Cross is asking for all to participate in Holiday Cards for Heroes
for our service men and women overseas. Drop off cards at Borough Hall in Bay Head and
Let our servicemen and women know we care!
For more info see http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/

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