The North Beach Christmas Parade is coming and the BBG has a float

THE PARADE DATE IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th  AND WE WILL BE STARTING TO LINE UP AT 11:00 am  in the parking lot across from St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  (Enter on the Bay Avenue Side)

THE PARADE STARTS PROMPTLY AT NOON
 
Some of you have your business signs from last year and we can use them again this year.  If you want to use your sign, please drop it off at Lighthouse Balloons on Bay Avenue (301-855-0707) no  later than Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SIGN, Marlene at Lighthouse Balloons & GB Design, can enlarge your business card at a cost of $20.  Please call NORMA ROBERTSON - 301-855-8108 and let her know if you are planning to be an advertiser on the float with either your old sign or a new sign.
We can accommodate about 25-30 advertisers.
 
WE ALSO NEED ABOUT 5 MORE BBG MEMBERS WHO WILL RIDE ON THE FLOAT AND HELP TO GIVE DO "Candy Throwing" and "Beanie Baby Giveaways" to the crowd.  Please if you are one of these folks wear a red shirt or jacket while on the float.  We will also be wearing Santa Claus hats!
 
The signs that we currently have are:
 
State Farm Ins., Wayne Shoemaker
Re/Max Real Estate, Norma Robertson
Magnolia Plumbing, Joe Magnolia
Care Pharmacy - Bev Dillion (I believe the name has changed and we need a new sign)
C. P. Sheridan Title Company, Inc. - Cathy Sheridan
The Westlawn Inn - Lee Travers
 
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE FLOAT PLEASE CALL NORMA AT 301-855-8108 OR
301-518-8930. YOU MAY LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR NAME  PHONE NUMBER IF THERE IS NO ANSWER.

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Spend Thanksgiving-Eve at the Westlawn Inn !

We celebrate Thanksgiving at the Westlawn next Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve. (We are closed on Thanksgiving Day...sorry!) We are trying something a bit different this year for Thanksgiving Eve. We wish to thank our loyal patrons by offering a 3 course prix fixe meal for only $35 per person in addition to our full Fall menu. 

The prix fixe menu is pasted below and here is the link to our Fall menu: http://www.westlawninn.com/Fall08Menu.html 

Get out of the house with (or without!) your family for a simpler meal on "the night before turkey" ..... The Wine and Dine offer is also on (as it is every night but Friday and Saturday) which means $10 off any bottle of wine over $30 with dinner. Call now to reserve your table: 410-257-0001.

Thanksgiving Eve 2008
Prix Fixe at $35 a Person -


Starters: Belgian Endive Salad, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Black Mission Figs and Port Vinaigrette or Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or Cream of Crab Soup

Entrees: Mushroom and Walnut Ravioli, House-made Raviolis Stuffed with Shitake, Portabella and Button Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts Served with Red, Yellow and Green Pepper Coulis or Free Range Organic Cornish Game Hen Half of a Roasted Hen paired with Spaghetti Squash and Sugar Snap Peas served with a Maple Cream Sauce or Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon Served with Whipped Potatoes and Melted Leeks, all complimented by a Pumpkin Butter Sauce

Dessert: Spiced Apple Cider Creme Brulee  or Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Herrington Harbour Inn and Mango's team up to offer a great deal!

Herrington Harbour Inn and Mango's Restaurant are offering a night in a hot tub room with a meal at Mango's for only $175. To take advantage of this deal, call Herrington 800-213-9438

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Follow the North Beach "Loop" for Fall Specials



For every $10 you spend at the following local merchants, receive a raffle ticket for a gift basket (Valued over $150). 

Bay Wine & Spirits
Beauty by the Bay
Old Town Candy
Lighthouse Market Place
At the Bay Healing Arts Center
Antiquing in North Beach
SeaScapes Home Accents & Gifts
Sweet Sue's Bakeshop & Coffee Bar
Coffee, Tea & Whimsey
Second Chance Consignments
Antiques- Brocante
Gallos's Italian Deli
Sand Dollar Store
Sister's Corner
The Palms Salon & Day Spa
Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe
Richard's Bayside Florist

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Attention North Beach Residents, Town Council Member Opens her Door to you!

North Beach Town Council member, Lyn Striegel, opens her doors the first Tuesday of every month for our townfolks to come and discuss any matters relating to the Town, council, etc. From time to time, other council members will be joining her. This is your opportunity to voice your concerns, problems, what you like, what you don't like or just say thank you. Lyn's next "First Tuesday with Lyn" will be December 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Lyn's address is 8906 Bay Avenue. 

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Marylander of Distinction Nominations being Accepted

Maryland Life Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Marylander of Distinction. If you know of someone who should be nominated, CLICK HERE 


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BBG Membership Renewal Time!

 

 

BBG Membership Renewal applications are available on the BBG Website to download: http://www.beachbusinessgroup.org/application.htm Please complete and return with your check today to Beach Business Group, P.O. Box 858, North Beach, MD  20714!

 

We love having you with us, let's continue our relationship!

 

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You're Invited to the Calvert County Chamber's Chocolover's Affair, February 7, 2009

 

– BBG Member Special –  Save $5 Per Ticket November 1st thru 30th Only

 

 

Bring your date and join the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce for their 4th Annual Chocolover’s Affair on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event will be at the exquisite Annmarie Garden new Arts Building in Dowell, Maryland. 

 

Enjoy an exciting evening while sampling food and delicious chocolate creations from Calvert County's best Chefs. Stroll through the new Arts Building, purchase unique items during the live auction, win door prizes, and dance to live entertainment. Participate as a judge in our first annual chocolate creation contest! 

 

The cost of the Chocolover’s Event is $70.00 per person and $65.00 per person for parties of two more. After November 30th the price will change to $75.00 per person and $70.00 two or more per person.

 

Paid advance reservations only. The dress for the evening will be "cocktail attire." For more information please contact the Chamber at 410-535-2577 or 301-855-1930 or www.chocoloversaffair.com 

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CLICK HERE for Meeting Notes from the most recent Beach Business Group Meeting