Solomons

Presents the 25th Annual
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Schedule of Events
Friday, December 4
6:00pm
6:00-9:00pm
6:00-9:00pm
6:00-9:00pm
6:30-8:30pm
7:00pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion.
P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen’s Gallery.
Boat building for kids and a visit from Santa at the Southern Maryland Sailing Association.
Christmas crafts for kids, refreshments, and entertainment at the Calvert Marine Museum. Santa will
visit the museum at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Live Nativity scene at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (weather permitting).
FREE puppet show presented by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, “Santa’s Present” at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Sponsored by County First Bank.
Saturday, December 5
8:00am
9:00am
1:30-4:00pm
6:00-9:00pm
6:00-9:00pm
6:15pm
6:30-8:30pm
Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis & Rudolph Romp for Kids. Starts at the Calvert Marine Museum.
Breakfast with Santa at the Naughty Gull Restaurant. Reservations required; call Pat at 410-326-4855.
$9 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
P.A.W.S. pet pictures with Santa at Solomons Veterinary Medical Center.
Santa’s Coffee House - enjoy coffee or hot chocolate and local musicians in a relaxed atmosphere in
the Calvert Marine Museum lobby with Santa leading the holiday cheer.
P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen’s Gallery.
Boat Light Parade, WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMITTING, the parade will start at the Solomons Island Yacht Club at approximately 6:15 p.m., go around Sandy Point and up the Patuxent to the
bridge. The boats will retrace this route but continue up Back Creek before returning.
Live Nativity scene at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (weather permitting).
Monday, December 7
6:00-9:00pm
SBA Holiday Celebration and Silent Auction at the Naughty Gull Restaurant, heavy
hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine, $25 in advance, $35 at the door, reservations
suggested. Call Pat at 410-326-4855. Sponsored by Bozick Distributors, Inc. Proceeds help fund the
Christmas Walk, the plein air event, and the July 4th fireworks.
Sponsors:
County First Bank
Solomons Towne Centre, JBG Rosenfeld Retail
Bozick Distributors, Inc., Calvert Internal Medicine Group, P.A.,
Community Bank of Tri-county, Holiday Inn Solomons and Isaac’s Restaurant,
Naughty Gull Restaurant, Papa John’s, Solomons Island Winery,
Solomons Veterinary Medical Center, Spring Cove Marina, Stoney’s at Solomons Pier,
The McNeilis Group, LLC
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Walk Participants
1. Grandmother’s Store 410-326-3366 ext. 3
13892 Dowell Road Specializing in collectables, antiques, unique gifts, and Maryland
pottery. Special prices and holiday refreshments.
2. Annmarie Garden 410-326-4640
13480 Dowell Road Garden In Lights is a delightful walk-through light show full of
whimsical and imaginative creations. The light show starts in the
Arts Building where guests will also find the 2nd Annual Ornament Show & Sale, plus holiday entertainment, activities, and
refreshments. $3 adults; $2 kids 5-12; $2 seniors; kids under 5
and AMG members are free. Visit www.annmariegarden.org or
call 410-326-4640 for details.
3. Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts 410-394-3990
Featuring designer jewelry lines and exclusive designs made on
site. Stop in and fill out your wish list to be entered in our drawing
for “Santa’s Bag” filled with $1,500 worth of fine jewelry and gift
items.
4. Boomerangs 410-326-6050
13820 H. G. Trueman Road. 11am-10pm daily.
Best ribs in Southern Maryland, casual family dining, full service
bar.
5. Holiday Inn Solomons 410-326-6311
Open throughout the Christmas Walk, cookies and cider will be
served in the lobby. Award winning waterfront conference center
and marina. Dine in Isaac’s Restaurant & Pub.
6. Naughty Gull Restaurant 410-326-4855
Lore Road
Serving lunch and dinner. Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5, seating available at 9:00am, $9 adults, $6 children
10 and under. Reservations required, call Pat at 410-326-4855.
7. Island Trader Antiques 410-326-3582
225 Lore Road
Our festive country antique shope will be holding our popular
holiday open house during the Christmas Walk. Open Friday
10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday noon-4pm.
8. Calvert Marine Museum 410-326-2042
14200 Solomons Island Road South
Open daily from 10am-5pm. Open 6-9pm Friday & Saturday for
the Christmas Walk - free admission. Friday features Christmas
crafts for the kids with live music. On Saturday enjoy Santa’s Coffee House with coffee, hot chocolate, and live music.
9. The C.D. Cafe 410-326-3877
14350 Solomons Island Road South
Creative cuisine and casual dining atmosphere. Try our lounge
located in the back of the building.
10. Back Creek Inn 410-326-2022
This beautiful bed & breakfast will be decorated for the holidays.
11. Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
14400 Solomons Island Road South
6:30 -8:30pm Friday & Saturday, live Nativity Scene, weather
permitting.
12. Bunky’s Charter Boats & JJ’s Tackle Shop
14448 Solomons Island Road South 410-326-3241
A full service charter boat company, offering creek cruises on
Saturday at 6:10pm, 7:10pm, and 8:10pm, heated cabin! Also
offering 20% off all tackle. Fresh shucked oysters and oysters
in the shell are available. Open Friday & Saturday for the walk.
Please stop by and join us for the festivities.
13. Jillian’s Fare
301-274-1792
Located in front of Bunky’s Charter Boats & JJ’s Tackle Shop.
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Gourmet apples, fresh baked apple dumplings, pepperment hot
chocolate, coffee and assorted pastries will be featured during
the Christmas Walk as well as children’s activities.
Solomons United Methodist Church 410-326-2678
14454 Solomons Island Road South
Join us for live music, refreshments, Santa, and our Christmas
Bazaar on Friday & Saturday during the walk.
The McNelis Group, LLC
410-394-0990
14488 Solomons Island Road South
Join us for some holiday cheer happily served by Santa’s real estate elves! Egg nog, coffee, and Irish coffee will be served along
with some wonderful pastries.
Southern MD Sailing Association 410-610-6973
14490 Solomons Island Road South
Home of the premier sailing venue in the Southern Maryland and
Mid-Chesapeake Bay region. Open house on Friday only during the walk. Guests will enjoy some holiday cheer, a visit from
Santa, and toy boat building activities for the children.
Clipper’s Canine Cafe 410-326-9294
14538 Solomons Island Road South
A nautical boutique and bakery for dogs. Great treats as well as
collars, leashes, toys, cards, beds, and food for dogs and cats.
Caren’s Solomons Style, Inc. 410-326-0980
14544 Solomons Island Road South
Open 10am-8pm. Award winning business. Festive decorations
adorn the house and inside you’ll find festive clothing.
Carmen’s Gallery 410-326-2549
14550 Solomons Island Road South
Carmen’s is an elegant art gallery and gift shop featuring art,
jewelry, scarves, pottery, and handmade craftwork. Open from
6-9pm during the walk. Join us for artistic and musical entertainment Friday & Saturday. PAWS pet adoptions on Friday
& Saturday during the walk.
DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay 410-394-6400
14556 Solomons Island Road South
Waterfront dining specializing in authentic Italian seafood on
Solomons Harbor.
Harmon House Shoppes 410-326-6848
14560 Solomons Island Road South
The island’s premier gift shop with nautical gifts, tees, and pottery. Gifts for the mind, body, and spirit. Live music on Saturday
evening. Open Friday and Saturday during the walk.
Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish St. Peter’s Chapel will be open 6-9pm on Friday and Saturday.
Join in the Christmas carol sing-a-long on Friday from 7-8pm.
23. The Riverwalk Pavilion
Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at 6pm on Friday.
410-326-8469
14618 Solomons Island Road South
Sweets to tempt you, hot chocolates and lattes to warm you!
Great gifts for your shopping pleasure. Free samples will be
given out during the walk.
25. Julia & Company 410-394-1222
14636 Solomons Island Road South
Visit our salon and day spa and share in the holiday cheer.
26. Solomons Victorian Inn 410-326-4811
125 Charles Street
A Queen Ann bed and breakfast with private baths, whirlpool
suites, and gourmet breakfast. Over looks the harbor.
24. Kim’s Key Lime Pies & Coffee Shop 27. UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory CBL is part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Its research focuses on fisheries science, environmental chemistry, and ecosystem restoration.
CBL’s visitor center will be open on Friday & Saturday serving
cider and cookies during the Christmas Walk.
A special thank you to...
BSA Troop 427 & 451
Calvert Marine Museum Exhibits Department
Our Lady Star of the Sea Teen Club and Father Gardiner
Solomons Civic Association
Solomons Island Yacht Club
Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Southern Maryland Sailing Association
the Solomons Christmas Walk Sponsors...
Bozick Distributors, Inc.
County First Bank
Solomons Towne Centre, JBG Rosenfeld Retail
Calvert Internal Medicine Group, P.A.
Community Bank of Tri-county
Holiday Inn Solomons and Isaac’s Restaurant
Naughty Gull Restaurant
Papa John’s
Solomons Island Winery
Solomons Veterinary Medical Center
Spring Cove Marina
Stoney’s at Solomons Pier
The McNelis Group, LLC
and to the Committee Members...
Bonnie Barrett, County First Bank
Brenda Dowell, Grandmother’s Store
Pat Emmons, Naughty Gull Restaurant
Jean Gelatka, County First Bank
Sherry Reid, Calvert Marine Museum
Mary Siegert, Harmon House
Sherrod Sturrock, Calvert Marine Museum
Diane Tarhan, Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation
Laura Zurl, Century 21
To learn more about the Solomons Business Association
and our events, visit our website at
www.solomonschristmaswalk.com