Upcoming Events

Open Late: Enjoy Downtown Winthrop on Fridays!

Get ready for some extra fun in Downtown Winthrop! Starting this Friday, you can enjoy shopping and dining until 7 PM. Here's your chance to explore more of what our local businesses have to offer:

• The Art Walk Shop & Studio: Discover unique art pieces and creative supplies.

• Main Street Mercantile: Find charming gifts and local goods.

• Winthrop Maine Historical Society Gift Shop: Grab a piece of history.

• Becky's Second Time Around: Hunt for great deals on gently used treasures.

• Freckle Salvage: Unearth vintage finds and quirky antiques.

• Pickle's Potions: Dive into delightful handmade bath and body products.

• Black Bloc BBQ (Triple B): Enjoy mouth-watering BBQ to end your evening.

Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying a lovely evening in our community. See you downtown!

Monthly Meetings

Audit Committee Openings

⏳Don’t Miss the Deadline! ⏳

The next WLRCC Newsletter will go out to inboxes on Friday, January 3.

We invite you to submit materials, announcements, and ads for this community publication for FREE to news@winthropchamber.org by Friday, December 20, at 5 PM. Submissions made after the deadline will incur a charge of $25.

Winthrop Historical Society

WMHS 4th Annual Cookie Walk

Friday, December 13, from Noon - 7 PM

Saturday, December 14, from 10 AM - 4 PM

Winthrop History and Heritage Center (107 Main Street)

Get ready for the 4th annual WMHS Cookie Walk! This year's event promises to be even better than last year's, which nearly sold out despite a schedule change caused by a snowstorm. You'll be supporting a great cause: covering operational costs for the Center. So come on out and indulge in some delicious treats for yourself or to share with others while contributing to the community!

NEW THIS YEAR at the Cookie Walk

From 3-4pm, local author Karen Richards Toothaker will be reading Christmas Story and Make & Take Time, sharing stories old and new! Karen’s other books will also be available for purchase and signing/personalization.

Volunteer Bakers Needed!

Want to spread some holiday cheer? Become a volunteer baker for our Cookie Walk! Popularly requested items are holiday cookies, cookie bars, fudge, small bread loaves, and holiday-themed snacks. Thanks to one of our awesome volunteers, we will have plenty of chocolate chip cookies!

Cookies need to arrive already wrapped in plastic or portioned into individual bags of Ideally 2-3 cookies per bag. Please affix labels noting the cookie type and any special ingredients, like nuts, gluten-free, egg-free, etc. Let us know what you plan to bring so we can mark you down.

Cookie Drop-Off Times:

Thursday, December 12, from 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday, December 13, after 9 AM

For more information about events and fundraisers, call 207-395-5199 or email winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com.

See’s Candies Fundraiser

Help WMHS turn candy into cash! Our See’s Candies fundraiser online storefront is open until 12/6. All orders will be shipped when the order is placed. All orders over $70 receive free shipping. Orders can also be placed in the WMHS gift shop to save on shipping charges.

Support your or someone else’s sweet tooth while supporting this iconic and historic brand. See’s Candies is a century-old tradition of deliciousness! Try the Peanut Brittle—it is Warren Buffet’s favorite!

———

Quilt Raffle Fundraiser

Join us for the Winthrop Maine Historical Society's Quilt Raffle Fundraiser! Don’t miss the opportunity to see this beautiful king-sized double-sided quilt up close at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center. Pictures simply can’t capture its true beauty, so come by and experience it in person! Raffle tickets are just $5, and only 100 will be sold, so be sure to get yours for a chance to win this amazing piece of art.

Winthrop Grange #209

Meetings for November 2024 - March 2025 will take place at the American Legion on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm.

Meetings at the Grange Hall will resume in April 2025. For more information about Winthrop Grange #209, contact Master Kathy Ward at 207-500-9864.

Kennebec Land Trust

Wayne Holiday Stroll

Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 2024

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Celebrate the season with KLT Friends by strolling though the village to discover local artisans, crafters, and bakers, and enjoy special offerings at the library, William’s House, and the church.

Don’t forget to purchase a copy of the second edition of the KLT Hiking Guide, Take a Hike!, at Lakeside Studio Pottery. With 60 miles of trails featured, it’s the perfect gift for any outdoor enthusiast!

Help Us Build the Howard Hill Accessible Trail!

The Kennebec Land Trust is working to make nature accessible to everyone through the Howard Hill Historical Park/Effie Berry Universally Accessible Trail Project. This trail will provide individuals with mobility and visual impairments, as well as families with young children, the opportunity to experience the stunning wooded hilltop at Howard Hill.

Your support is essential to completing this inclusive project! Every donation brings us closer to creating a trail that welcomes all to enjoy Maine’s natural beauty. Visit www.tklt.org/a-trail-for-everyone to make your contribution today. Thank you for your support!

KLT’s Fall Newsletter is Out!

Check out the latest updates, stories, and events in the Kennebec Land Trust’s Fall

Newsletter! Visit www.tklt.org/newsletters to read it online.