The New Year’s Eve celebration gets an early start at 11am with a concert by Maine’s newest award-winning band the Flannery Brothers. The fun continues throughout the day with musical performances by Leeny and Tamara, visits by L.L.Bean’s lovable mascot L.L.Bear, a campfire and cocoa with Outward Bound, and craft activities by Wear and Wave Art Extravaganza with VSA arts of Maine. 

At 5:15pm, Rick Charette will perform the final concert of the day, officially ringing in the New Year, followed by a hot cocoa toast and fireworks at 6pm. 

Who:  Families looking for fun and entertainment.

What:  L.L.Bean’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. All events throughout the day are free.

When:  Thursday, December 31, 2009, 11am – 6pm.

Where:  L.L.Bean’s Flagship Store, Main Street, Freeport, Maine. Rick Charette’s concert will be held outside in L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park, just outside the Flagship Store.

For more information, visit llbean.com/events.  Schedule is subject to change. Please call 877·755·2326 for updates.

About L.L.Bean, Inc.

L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multi-channel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel.  Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe.  While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, preservation of the natural environment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year.  L.L.Bean can be found worldwide on www.llbean.com. Join L.L.Bean on Facebook and Twitter.

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L.L.Bean launches first ever kids’ winter adventure day camp December 28-30

Three fun-filled days for kids include snowshoeing, snow fort building, cross-country skiing and more

FREEPORT, MAINE/December 14, 2009 – L.L.Bean is hosting its first ever Youth Winter Adventures Day Camp, December 28-30.  Children ages 8 to 12 will spend 4 hours each day (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.) with L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School experts participating in healthy, fun programming to encourage and promote a life-long interest in nature and the outdoors.  The three-day camp is available for only $95.

“This is the first time that L.L.Bean has ever offered a day camp for kids,” said John Connelly, Manager of L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools. “We understand how challenging it can be for parents to find things for kids to do during the winter months. L.L.Bean’s day camp will allow kids to use their imaginations, learn new skills and have fun outdoors this winter.”

Each day, campers will experience a new activity such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (conditions permitting). GPS treasure hunts, knot tying, snow fort building, animal track identification, and building campsites are a few of the other activities.  The camp will be a mixture of activities held inside and outside the L.L.Bean flagship store campus and at its Outdoor Discovery School facilities in Freeport.

L.L.Bean will supply young campers with all the equipment and gear necessary for participating in camp activities.  Parents will need to provide camper’s own snacks and dress them appropriately for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Advanced registration is necessary for the three-day, Youth Winter Adventures Day Camp, as space is limited.  Parents may call 1-888-llbean1 for more details or to register. 

 L.L.Bean will be offering a second Youth Winter Adventures Day Camp during February Winter Break, February 16-18. The February camp will be three consecutive days (Tuesday-Thursday) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Information:

Laurie Brooks

207.552.6016

lbrooks@llbean.com

About L.L.Bean, Inc.

L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multi-channel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel.  Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe.  While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, preservation of the natural environment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year.  L.L.Bean can be found worldwide on www.llbean.com. Join L.L.Bean on Facebook and Twitter.

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Made in Maine

Contact: Kathy Whitney, kwhitney@llbean.com, 207-552-6046

Freeport, ME, December 4, 2009—The holidays are just around the corner, and for many of us that means endless lists of shopping, decorating and cooking activities.  This year, give yourself more time to enjoy family and friends with a little help from L.L.Bean.

L.L.Bean’s genuine, handcrafted, Maine-made wreaths and centerpieces capture the spirit of a traditional Maine Christmas and help keep holiday decorating simple and festive. 

• Welcome guests with a fresh wreath on the front door. Bean’s Traditional Wreath is decorated with silvery reindeer moss and real pinecones and comes with its own convenient over-the door hanger. 
• Bring the celebration indoors and hang wreathes over the mantle and on inside doors too.
• Turn off the lights. Dine by candlelight. Bean’s Traditional Centerpiece—a thick, full arrangement of balsam with three candles—will add fragrance and beauty to any dining table. 
• Place festive greenery on smaller tables throughout the house— in the kitchen, entryway or living room. Bean’s Small Traditional Centerpiece made of fresh Maine balsam with a single candle is just the right size for smaller spaces.

Make this year’s holiday season one of the most memorable with a little preparation and creativity. L.L.Bean’s genuine, handcrafted, Maine-made wreaths and centerpieces will help make your home look festive and special and help you cross one more thing off your list.

About L.L.Bean, Inc.

L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multi-channel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel.  Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe.  While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, preservation of the natural environment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year.  L.L.Bean can be found worldwide on www.llbean.com. Join L.L.Bean on Facebook and Twitter.

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