<div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br style="font-size:12.571428298950195px"></font><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:12.571428298950195px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Riverdale Park Farmers Market, Town of Riverdale Park, Douglas Development, and Anacostia Trails Heritage Area present our 12th Annual Festival of Lights & Holiday Market. </font><div>
<div style="text-align:center"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:center"><i><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Route One Corridor's favorite holiday celebration is back </font></b></i></div>
<div style="text-align:center"><i><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">to bring the holiday spirit to all of us.</font></b></i></div><div style="text-align:center"><i><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br>
</font></b></i></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">On this <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">Saturday, December 14th, 2013</span></span>, we gather together from <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">Noon to 8 PM</span></span> to dance, listen to live music, eat, shop, visit Santa, and carol through the neighborhood in warm trolleys to see the holiday lights. This event is free and open to the public but we do request that folks bring canned goods to help feed the hungry in our neighborhood. </font></div>
<div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Where: 4650 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 (next to the Riverdale MARC rail station)</font></div><div>
<font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Schedule of Events: </font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Live Music from <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">Noon to 8 PM</span></span> with the following artists - </font></div>
<div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">Noon</span></span>: Rodeo Motel (Tom Alderson)</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">-country classics from the 50s and 60s, some bluegrass and gospel</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">
<a href="http://rodeomotel.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(59,89,152);text-decoration:none;font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">http://rodeomotel.com/</a></font><div style="background-image:url(chrome-extension://bhmmomiinigofkjcapegjjndpbikblnp/skin/fusion/16_16/plain/r0.png);margin-left:4px;padding-bottom:2px;width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block;background-repeat:no-repeat no-repeat">
<font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </font></div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><div style="line-height:13.600000381469727px;padding-top:1px;color:rgb(51,51,51);width:16px;font-size:12.800000190734863px;display:inline-block;min-height:16px">
</div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"> </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">1PM</span></span>: The Smokin' Polecats w/ Marianna Previti<br>
-swing/blues<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthesmokinpolecats.com%2Findex.html&h=QAQG9Q10zAQG_R4rBghgLcCXi-l2huVWeh1vMayiAY5K99g&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(59,89,152);text-decoration:none">http://thesmokinpolecats.com/<span style="display:inline-block"></span>index.html</a><div style="width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block">
</div><div style="padding-top:1px;width:16px;min-height:16px;display:inline-block"> </div> <br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">2PM</span></span>: Bumper Jacksons<br>-duo performing traditional jazz/early swing/pre-war country<br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumperjacksons.com%2F&h=YAQHVssQLAQGI7ftOwiQPu3f-qzlDbcnYB-e3XkmjS7HbMA&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(59,89,152);text-decoration:none">http://www.bumperjacksons.com/</a><div style="width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block">
</div><div style="padding-top:1px;width:16px;min-height:16px;display:inline-block"> </div> <br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">3PM</span></span> Mary & John Wheatley,<br>-brother/sister duo on drums and guitar, performing upbeat<br>
Christmas tunes<br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">4PM</span></span> Rick Franklin<br>-acoustic blues<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hokumblues.com%2F&h=HAQExhluIAQHACcPv2TbirhKMrzZdTxMZLzk25tIngzPNXw&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(59,89,152);text-decoration:none">http://www.hokumblues.com/</a><div style="width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block">
</div><div style="padding-top:1px;width:16px;min-height:16px;display:inline-block"> </div> <br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">5PM</span></span> Maple Joint Venture<br>-a jazz ensemble made up of veterans of the DC rock, bluegrass,<br>
and jazz scenes who perform a selection of swing and bebop favorites.<br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">6PM</span></span> Michael Sevener's Blues Christmas<br>-blues guitar<br><br><span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">7PM</span></span>: Wild Anacostias<br>
-New Orleans style brass band<br><br></span>Food vendors from <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">Noon to 8 PM</span></span>:</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stone Hearth Bakery; The Verandah Indian food; Ruben's Crepes, Mexican Food & Hot Sauce; Zeke's Coffee of DC - Artisan small batch coffee roasters & gifts; Cabin Creek Heritage Farm; Riverdale Park Arts Council is selling hot chocolate, hot cider & apples; Romano Winery - Prince George's own winery; <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:13.598214149475098px">Life to Order cocktail infusions; and Simple Pleasures Ice Cafe will be selling their homemade ice cream.</span></font></div>
<div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Holiday Craft vendors from <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">Noon to 8 PM</span></span>:</font></span></div>
<div><font color="#333333" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:13.598214149475098px">Saint Nick's Christmas trees; Eric Leland's Manufactory - cards, books & gifts; Painting by Denise; Archelaus - greeting cards of wit and retro charm; Delia Mychajluk - multiple media artist; Mystic Water Soap - artisan soap and personal care products; Profusions of Glass - fused glass jewelry; Jack Creek Plants - Holiday greenery; Very Vintage Christmas; Usborne books; US Wood Toys - handmade wooden toys; and Mad Mud Studio's pottery.</span></font></div>
<div><font color="#333333" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:13.598214149475098px"><br></span></font></div><div><font color="#333333" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:13.598214149475098px">Santa visits from <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">2 PM to 6 PM</span></span>:</span></font></div>
<div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">Latino Santa 2 -315 </span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">African American Santa 320 - 430</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">White Santa 440 - 545</span><font color="#333333"><span style="line-height:13.598214149475098px"><br></span></font></font></div>
<div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dessert competition, brought to you by: Dannielle Glaros for County Council</font></span></div>
<div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Entries must be received @ <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">4 PM</span></span></font></span></div>
<div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Winners will be announced at <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">5 PM</span></span>. </font></span></div>
<div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">Here are this year's categories:</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">Best Kid Made</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px">Overall Best</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><br>
Best Holiday Creation<br>Best Chocolate Creation<br>Best Small Morsel (cookie, cupcake, brownie, truffle, etc)<br><br>Contestants can enter a dessert in more than one category (no more than three). Contestants should live, work or participate in a civic group in Riverdale Park. Winners will receive a small gift from Town Center Market.</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><br>
</span></font></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Caroling trolleys starting from 545 to 745 PM:</font></span></div>
<div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- stopping @ Riversdale Mansion for a free tour.</font></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br>
</font></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12.800000190734863px;line-height:13.600000381469727px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For more info, contact Jim Coleman @ <a href="mailto:rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com" target="_blank">rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com</a> or call:<a href="tel:3015865973" value="+13015865973" target="_blank">3015865973</a></font></span></div>
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