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Schedule of Events
Christmas Walk
Friday, December 3
6:00pm Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion.
6:00-9:00pm P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen’s Gallery.
6:00-9:00pm Boat building for kids and a visit from Santa at the Southern Maryland Sailing Association.
6:00-9:00pm Christmas crafts for kids, refreshments, and live holiday music at the Calvert Marine Museum.
6:30-8:30pm Live Nativity scene at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (weather permitting).
7:00-9:00pm Calvert Dance Band performs at ANNMARIE.
7:00pm FREE puppet show presented by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, “Santa’s Workshop” at
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Sponsored by County First Bank.
Saturday, December 4
8:00am Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis & Rudolph Romp for Kids. Starts at the Holiday Inn - Solomons.
8:30&10:30am Breakfast with Santa at the Naughty Gull Restaurant. Reservations required; call Pat at 410-326-4855.
$7 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
6:00-8:00pm Cosmic Flute Choir (6-7pm) followed by Calvert Library Storytime (7-8pm) at ANNMARIE.
6:00-9:00pm Santa’s Coffee House, Santa, and live holiday music at the Calvert Marine Museum.
6:00-9:00pm P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen’s Gallery.
6:15pm Solomons Lighted Boat Parade, WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMITTING, the parade will start at the
Solomons Yachting Center at approximately 6:15 p.m., go up Back Creek then back past the
Solomons Yachting Center to be judged, wind behind Molly’s Leg and then out to the Patuxent River
along the boardwalk.
6:30-8:30pm Live Nativity scene at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (weather permitting).
Monday, December 6
6:30-9:30pm SBA Holiday Celebration at the Naughty Gull Restaurant, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary
draft beer and wine. Have fun singing karaoke! $25 per person, reservations required. Call Pat at
410-326-4855. Sponsored by Buck Distributors. Proceeds help fund the July 4th fireworks.

Sponsors:
County First Bank
Solomons Towne Centre, JBG Rosenfeld Retail
Boomerangs, Buck Distributors, Community Bank of Tri-County,
Holiday Inn Solomons & Isaac’s Restaurant, Naughty Gull Restaurant, Papa John’s,
Solomons Civic Association, Solomons Island Winery, Spring Cove Marina,
Stoney’s at Solomons Pier, The McNelis Group, LLC, Zahniser’s Yachting Center
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1. Grandmother’s Store 410-326-3366 ext. 3 all day skiff - cookies, coffee, and other refreshments during the
13892 Dowell Road walk.
Specializing in collectables, antiques, and unique gifts. Special 13. Solomons United Methodist Church 410-326-2678
prices and holiday refreshments during the walk. 14454 Solomons Island Road South
2. ANNMARIE Sculpture Garden & Art Center Join us for live music, refreshments, Santa, and our Christmas
13480 Dowell Road 410-326-4640 Bazaar on Friday & Saturday during the walk.
Garden in Lights is a dazzling show full of spectacular lights 14. Southern MD Sailing Association 410-610-6973
and unique handmade “light sculptures.” Guests will be sur- 14490 Solomons Island Road South
rounded by mythical beasts, fairy tale castles, pirates, race cars, Association was founded to promote and educate safe boating
and more! Start your journey at the Arts Building where you will and sailing. Open house on Friday only during the walk. Guests
find indoor exhibits, festive music, Dunkin’ Donuts Cafe, great will enjoy some holiday cheer, a visit from Santa, and toy boat
shopping, and the “Holiday I Spy” game. $5 for adults; kids 4 & building activities for the children.
under FREE; members FREE. Visit www.annmariegarden.org for 15. Clipper’s Canine Cafe 410-326-9294
details. 14538 Solomons Island Road South
3. Boomerangs 410-326-6050 A nautical boutique and bakery for dogs. Great treats as well
13820 H. G. Trueman Road. 11am-10pm daily. as collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, beds, bowls, and food for
Casual and cozy. Serving our famous mouthwatering ribs, dogs and cats. During the walk there will be candy canes for the
delicious crabcakes, and homemade desserts. children and peanut butter treats for dogs.
4. Solomons Veterinary Medical Center 410-326-4300 16. Caren’s Solomons Style, Inc. 410-326-0980
13860 H. G. Trueman Road. 14544 Solomons Island Road South
State of the art Veterinary Hospital. Open house during the walk Open 10am-8pm. Festive decorations adorn the house and
includes hospital tours, games, give aways, pet photos with inside you’ll find clothing beyond your wildest dreams! Fun
Santa, snacks and beverages. Pet adoptions and more! jewelry, Solomons Island sweats and tees too!
5. Holiday Inn Solomons 410-326-6311 17. Carmen’s Gallery 410-326-2549
155 Holiday Drive 14550 Solomons Island Road South
Open throughout the Christmas Walk, cookies and cider will be Carmen’s is an elegant art gallery and gift shop featuring art,
served in the lobby. Award winning waterfront conference center jewelry, scarves, pottery, and handmade craftwork. Open from
and marina. Dine in Isaac’s Restaurant & Pub. 6-9pm during the walk. Special photography exhibit by David
6. Naughty Gull Restaurant 410-326-4855 Wright, you will have a chance to meet the artist. PAWS pet
Lore Road adoptions on Friday & Saturday during the walk.
Best kept secret in Solomons, serving steaks, pork, chicken, and 18. Harmon House Shoppes 410-326-6848
seafood. Call ahead for hours. Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, 14560 Solomons Island Road South
December 4, seating available at 8:30am and 10:30am, $7 The island’s premier gift shop with nautical gifts, tees, and
adults, $5 children 10 and under. Reservations required, call Pat pottery. Inner Equinox is the gift store for mind, body, and spirit.
at 410-326-4855. Music by Ben Connelly. Open Friday and Saturday during the
7. Island Trader Antiques 410-326-3582 walk.
225 Lore Road 19. Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish
Join us during the Christmas Walk for our Holiday Open House. 14590 Solomons Island Road South
Celebrating 32 years in business at our popular country antique St. Peter’s Chapel will be open 6-9pm on Friday and Saturday.
shop. Refreshments and door prizes. Open 11am - 9pm during Join in the Christmas carol sing-a-long on Friday from 7-8pm.
the walk. 20. The Riverwalk Pavilion
8. Calvert Marine Museum 410-326-2042 Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at 6pm on Friday. Christmas
14200 Solomons Island Road South tree purchased and decorated by the Solomons Civic Assocation.
Open daily from 10am-5pm. Open 6-9pm Friday & Saturday for 21. Lotus Kitchen featuring Kim’s Key Lime Pies
the Christmas Walk - free admission. Friday features Christmas 14618 Solomons Island Road South 410-326-8469
crafts for the kids with live music. On Saturday enjoy Santa’s Fresh, simple, comfortable food, and the best key lime pie
Coffee House with coffee, hot chocolate, and live music. around! Wine tasting, small plates, hors d’oeuvres, and live music
9. Back Creek Inn 410-326-2022 during the walk. Warm up with hot drinks and pie!
210 Alexander Lane 22. Julia & Company Salon and Spa 410-394-1222
This beautiful bed & breakfast will be decorated for the holidays. 14636 Solomons Island Road South
Winner of the 2009 “Best Decorated Business Award.” Visit our salon, day spa, and newly opened gift shop “Sundries on
10. Our Lady Star of the Sea Church the Side”. Share in the holiday cheer.
14400 Solomons Island Road South 23. Solomons Victorian Inn 410-326-4811
6:30-8:30pm Friday & Saturday, live Nativity Scene, weather 125 Charles Street
permitting. Victorian B&B overlooking the harbor. Whirlpool tubs, steam
11. Sail Solomons 410-326-4917 showers, and glorious breakfasts!
255 Alexander Street 24. UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Sail school, club, and yacht charters. Come in and enjoy the view One Williams Street 410-326-7218
of the lighted boat parade, warmed by hot beverages and sea At CBL, researchers apply innovative techniques and restoration
stories. programs in an effort to better understand and preserve the
12. Bunky’s Charter Boats biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay and other coastal and
14448 Solomons Island Road South 410-326-3241 oceanic environments around the world. Stop by the vistors
An all service fishing center. Charter fishing, cruises, dinner center for some hot cider, cookies, and treats on Friday and
cruises, bait and tackle, and so much more. Rental boat raffle - Saturday from 4pm to 8pm.
 A special thank you to...
BSA Troop 427 & 451
Calvert Marina
Calvert Marine Museum Exhibits Department
Our Lady Star of the Sea Teen Club and Father Gardiner
Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron
Solomons Civic Association
Solomons Island Yacht Club
Solomons Yachting Center
Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

the Solomons Christmas Walk Sponsors...

County First Bank
Solomons Towne Centre, JBG Rosenfeld Retail
Boomerangs
Buck Distributors
Community Bank of Tri-County
Holiday Inn Solomons and Isaac’s Restaurant
Naughty Gull Restaurant
Papa John’s
Solomons Civic Association
Solomons Island Winery
Spring Cove Marina
Stoney’s at Solomons Pier
The McNelis Group, LLC
Zahniser’s Yachting Center

and to the Committee Members...

Bonnie Barrett, County First Bank
Brenda Dowell, Grandmother’s Store
Pat Emmons, Naughty Gull Restaurant
Pat Farrar, Patuxent River Sail & Power Squadron
Lisa Frailey, Sail Solomons
Jean Gelatka, County First Bank
Sherry Reid, Calvert Marine Museum
Mary Siegert, Harmon House
Diane Tarhan, Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation

To learn more about the Solomons Business Association

and our events, visit our website at
www.solomonsmaryland.com