Very Merry Weekend

Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa Claus is coming to town, oh Santa Claus is coming to town….

Brace yourselves, it’s going to be a busy weekend! Since there’s SO many amazing events to go to, we’re offering up two section in this post. First a copy of the Very Merry Middlebury calendar and then MiniBury’s own Holiday Weekend agenda.

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Very Merry Middlebury

Holiday magic is once again coming to Middlebury, starting tomorrow, December 1ˢᵗ with A Very Merry Middlebury!

The Better Middlebury Partnership’s Very Merry Middlebury committee is planning a festive and fun-filled month of December, complete with visits from Santa, horse and wagon rides, Stag and Doe night, a breakfast with holiday characters, an “I Spy” contest with prizes, the Hot Chocolate Hut and free gift wrap for items purchased in Middlebury. Don’t worry, all of these great events are on our calendar!

To get in the festive spirit, check out these two ongoing Very Merry Middlebury activities, which will be happening from December 1-31:

I Spy 10 Tiny Gingerbread Men

Try to find the 10 tiny gingerbread men hidden in 10 store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money. Rules and contest details will be displayed in the window of the Vermont Bookshop beginning December 1st. The contest is free.

Be Your Favorite Christmas Character

Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman? Or a gingerbread girl? Your family can pose for pictures with an assortment of adorable character cut-outs around town, including Santa, a nutcracker, gingerbread siblings, and snowmen (or ladies!). Posing with the character cut-outs is free.

If you have questions or comments during A Very Merry Middlebury contact Adrienne MacIntyre, VMM Committee Chair via email.

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Happy Early Weekend

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We know you have plenty to do, but just in case your to-do list is feeling a bit short, here are a few fun stops to make…while you’re out shopping…

Skip all that crazy Black Friday nonsense and shop local instead during Small Business Saturday! Don’t forget to zip over to Clementine for an afternoon hot cocoa pick-me-up from the Middlebury Chocolates pop-up shop. If you’re headed toward Vergennes, swing by the Studio V 5th Annual Small Works Show for unique artisan gifts.

Looking to lift your kids holiday spirit? Treat them to a special showing of “The Polar Express” at Town Hall Theater or “The Nutcracker” at the Flynn Center in Burlington.

Need to get out some extra energy or take a break from shopping? Whirlie’s World and the Memorial Sports Center are offering extra hours this week starting today:

Whirlie’s World (laser tag, arcade games & bounce house

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., plus Whirlie’s is hosting Turkey Tag Friday night from 6 – 9 p.m. Buy 1 game, get 1 game free!

Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Memorial Sports Center (ice skating, snack shop, plus wifi…sneak in a little work while the kids skate)

Wednesday (11/27):

Public Skate: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Stick & Puck: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday(11/28): CLOSED

Friday (11/29):

Public Skate 2:00 – 3:15 p.m.

MUHS Alumni Games: 6:00 – 7:45 p.m & 8:00 – 9:45

Sunday (12/1):

Public Skate: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.

Or you could just rest up, because next weekend is going to be a doozy… A Very Merry Middlebury is coming to town!

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More local shopping this Saturday!

Participating Locations

American Flatbread
Autumn Gold
Beau Ties
Ben Franklin
Blossom Basket
Cacklin’ Hens
Carolyn’s Closet
Clay’s
Clementine
Danforth Pewter
Dan Freeman’s Leatherworks
Distinctive Paint & Interiors
Edgewater Gallery
Forth ‘N Goal
Galerie Provenence
Green Peppers
HOPE
Maple Landmark
Marbleworks Pharmacy/Medicine Chest
Martin’s Hardware
Mendy’s
Middlebury Bagel Bakery
Middlebury Discount Beverage
Middlebury Floral
Middlebury Market & Cafe
Middlebury Mountaineer
My Kim Nails
Neat Repeats
One Dollar Market
Otter Creek Bakery
Otter Creek Custom Framing
Otter Creek Used Books
Quilter’s Corner/Middlebury Sew ‘n Vac
Quiver
Rainbow Room
Rosies
Round Robin
Sheldon Museum Store
Skihaus
Stone Leaf Tea House
Studio 7 Salon
Sweet Cecily
The Taste of India
The Vermont Bookshop
Vermont Field Sports
Vermont Folklife Center
Waterfalls Day Spa
Whirlie’s World
Woodware

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Small Business Saturday

#ShopVT2013

Today is the last and final day of Shop VT 2013.

We’ve loved learning about all these amazing local businesses and sharing them with you! We hope you’ve crossed some items off your shopping list and maybe even found an idea or two for yourself!

Today are gifts that give back and gifts for the hostess, co-worker, teacher, etc.

Make sure you check out days one, two, three and four to see even more gift ideas and enter to win them ALL!

Gifts That Give Back

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*If you’re interested in giving gifts that give back the year, please also check out Toms Marketplace; an online platform for emerging companies to sell their products that follow the Tom One for One model of giving back. Our favorite brand is Sword & Plough, which was started by a recent Middlebury College graduate Emily Nuñez. Sword & Plough’s mission is to create veteran employment opportunities and strengthen civil-military understanding through a line of durable bags and accessories made from recycled military surplus.

Gifts for the Hostess, Teacher, Co-worker, etc.

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Remember you can enter daily over at Burlington Moms Blog and Try Vermont First. Good luck!

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#ShopVT2013

It’s Day 4 of ShopVT 2013 and today there are gift ideas for the foodies, gifts to send afar, and gifts for the adventurer! Be sure to check out days one, two, and three to see all of the gift ideas and enter to win them ALL!

We’re so excited to see Middlebury College graduate Corrine Prevot and her company Skida listed today! Skida has been making Nordic and Alpine hats, neck warmers, headbands, and more in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom since their start in 2007. Owner Corrine Prevot saw a need for functional, warm, and fashionable gear for her teammates and friends at the Burke Mountain Ski Academy and since then her hobby has turned into a worldwide business. Find products in every color and for everyone on your list. Skida recently launched their new line of products for kids and their fabrics are fun and eye catching. LIKE Skida on Facebook and follow them onTwitter and Instagram! Giveaway is one women’s alpine hat and one kid’s alpine hat. (Valued at $66)

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