
Jayne Pearson, left, and Annie Schlaefer, right, led a gathering of community members who enjoy singing on Dec. 1 at Longley Square, Main Street, during the opening nights of the Norway Downtown/Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Holiday Nights: Magic on Main Street event. (Adam Brown/Sun Journal)
NORWAY — Norway’s Holiday Nights: Magic on Main Street will bring the spirt to Oxford Hills 5 to 7 p.m. each Friday through Dec. 22.
The Matolcsy Art Center and the Norway Historical Society have many gift possibilities for sale. Visitors can stop by the art center, across from the Unitarian Church, and the historical society’s side entrance. The offerings at the historical society also include things from the Gingerbread House, stocking stuffers or gifts for neighbors.
Wagon rides up Main Street will be available, and there will be a fire to warm hands by at the square, compliments of Ben Gibson and Amanda Huotari, and join in the community sing.
Trees are for sale in the square. They are freshly cut, unshaped, natural, local trees, and they will cost $25.
Free family workshops are:
Make-Your-Own Wrapping Paper: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Fiber & Vine, 402 Main St.
Special Christmas Story readings: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at Food for Thought, 446 Main St.
Various organizations will offer gift wrapping at Center for Ecology-Based Economy, 447 Main St., each Friday as well as refreshments.
There will be entertainment either in Longley Square or along Main Street each Friday. Some merchants will also offer refreshments.
Residents can vote for their favorite top three holiday windows for the window-decorating contest. Each participating merchant has voting slips.
In addition, there will be a drawing on Friday, Dec. 22, for a handcrafted gift bag with more than $300 worth of local merchandise and gift certificates.
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