SAD 43 meeting

MEXICO – A SAD 43 personnel committee meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Mountain Valley Middle School.

No story time

RUMFORD – There will be no preschool story time at Rumford Public Library on Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 12. The story sessions for children ages 2 to 5 will resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Christmas fair

MEXICO – The Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at 163 Main St., will host its annual Christmas fair titled Christmas at the Green from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Highlights will include morning coffee and muffins, sale of crafts and hand-knit items made and donated by members of the congregation, and an array of baked goods, including a cookie walk. There is also a room displaying used books and puzzles.

Raffle items include a queen-size quilt made by Donna Bucher, a braided rug made by Nat Reed, a small wooden chest made by Duane Waterhouse and other items.

A luncheon of soup, sandwiches and apple crisp will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A highlight of the fall fair is on-site cider-pressing overseen by George Kimball in front of the church. Last year’s batch made from more than 40 bushels of Bisbee Orchard apples produced about 100 gallons of fresh cider that was bought up by the fairgoers.

At 5 p.m. the church’s public turkey supper will begin and those wishing takeout may come after 5:30 p.m. for their turkey and fixings with home baked pie for dessert. Adults pay $6 and children 12 and under $3. For more information phone 364-8603.

Extension meeting

PERU – The Ladies Of Extension will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Peru Elementary School. Isabelle Verkaart will lead the meeting of Show and Tell…Favorite Treasures. Lunch will be potluck. Attendees are asked to bring food items for the food pantry. New members are welcome.

St. Timothy Circle

RUMFORD – St. Timothy Circle No. 504 will meet Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Parish Center to honor deceased members. Mass will be at 5 p.m. followed by a potluck supper and regular meeting. Dot Benedix is chairman along with Margaret Elliott, Jean Arsenault, Janette Blouin, Sally Boucher, Rita Towle, Lillian Richard and Anita Spydell.