That big event is coming up the end of this week, but there's lots to do before it rolls around.

On Monday, Nov. 17 avian educators Skywalker the Golden Eagle, Zachariah the raven, Crecelle the kestrel and Pippin the Saw-whet owl will visit the Village in Boothbay Harbor.

What Hollywood movie was made in South Bristol? Find out the answer to that and other South Bristol history at the Lincoln Home on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

On Wednesday, cozy up at the Gardens to discuss “Brother Gardeners” by Andrea Wulf, as part of the Fireside Book Club series.

If you're a knitter with a warm heart, why not knit for those less fortunate this year and donate to Positive Matters Foundation’s Family Holiday Wishes Program. Call 207-350-7799 for more info.

Stay safe this season with Katrina Clark’s wood stove and fireplace safety tips. 

The auction of the former Davis Island Grill in Edgecomb will be on Thursday, Nov. 21. What sort of business would you like to see there?

Get your classifieds, advertisements and editorial contributions in early next week. We have an early deadline because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Finally, if you haven't checked out all the ads for Boothbay Harbor’s Early Bird, you can do that on out site! Just click the Early Bird banner on our home page.