JAY – The town office will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, and reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12. The office will be closed for computer work.

Post nominations

CHESTERVILLE – Nomination papers are available at the Town Office for the 2004 annual town meeting election. There is one selectman’s position open. Twenty-five signatures are required and the papers are due back Jan. 23. Also, 2004 dog and hunting/fishing licenses are available.

Installation set

FARMINGTON – Maine Lodge 20 will have a semipublic installation of officers on Friday, Dec. 12, at the lodge on Main Street. There will be a 6:30 p.m. supper followed by the installation at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Santa is coming

FARMINGTON – Santa Claus is coming to downtown Farmington from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Homestead Bakery on Broadway. Luce Studio will offer professional photographs of Santa with the kids for only $5 each. There will also be a live remote broadcast with WKTJ and free sleigh rides through downtown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. The activities are sponsored by the Farmington Downtown Business and Professional Association, Franklin Savings Bank and People’s.

Benefit supper

NEW SHARON – A benefit spaghetti supper for Matt Guistra and his family, who lost their home and belongings in an apartment fire recently, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Cape Cod Hill School. Supper prices are $5 per person, $3.50 seniors, $20 for a family and under 6, free. There will also be a 50/50 raffle for $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.

Children to shop

WILTON – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is offering an opportunity for area children to shop for their parents from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the church at High and School streets. Gifts appropriate for moms and dads will be available for $1 or less. Free gift wrapping is available to keep the surprise. Hot cider will also be available for parents while they wait for their children. For more information or to donate a gift, contact Corey Walmer at 778-5752.

Open house

FARMINGTON – The Pierce House will hold its holiday open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the home, 204 Main St. Along with visiting with the residents, there will also be singing and refreshments. A basket will be available for donations of gifts for needy children.

Christmas musical

JAY – The Bean’s Corner Baptist Church choir will present a Christmas musical, “Great Day,” by Mosie Lister during the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Dec. 14. The half-hour musical tells the story of Christ’s birth through a variety of selections, including two featuring a children’s chorus and an upbeat rendition of “Amen” with Associate Pastor Ira Hall as soloist. Other soloists include Alexandra Mason and Sharon Farrington. Don Waterhouse is director. Also on Sunday, the church will hold its annual missionaries party, starting with a fellowship supper at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by a program and presentation of gifts to this year’s missions family, the Rev. Andrew and Nancy Spohrer family. Andrew Spohrer, regional representative for CB International Northeast, is a former pastor at Baptist churches in Dexter and Old Town. The public is welcome to each program, said the Rev. Roger Nauss, church pastor. The church is at the intersection of routes 156 and 133 in North Jay. For more information, people can call 645-2925.

Christmas service

NEW PORTLAND – The North New Portland Community Church is hosting a traditional Christmas service of lessons and carols at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. The theme of the Advent service will be an old-fashioned New Portland Christmas. The Old North Church will be decorated to resemble the Parsons District one-room school of the 1930s, complete with wood stove, blackboard and school benches. Guests will learn what Christmas in a New Portland schoolroom was like 70 years ago. The service will be filled with music performed by gifted singers and musicians from our community. At the end of the service, everyone will light candles and sing Joy to the World. There will be a reception with light refreshments following the service. All are welcome to come to the North Church and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. For more information, please call 778-4705.

Bloodmobile visit

LIVERMORE FALLS – The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Murray Hall from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16. This blood drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Eligible donors are welcome to participate. As a safeguard against a winter shortage, Tom Miller, a Red Cross donor recruitment representative, advises people to bring a friend or two as well. “Blood donation is completely safe and very simple to do,” says Miller. “Many people are hesitant to donate, however, because they aren’t quite sure what to expect. Being invited to donate with a seasoned blood donor can help a newcomer become a donor for life.” Blood donors must be at least 17, in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. There is no upper age limit. Most medications are acceptable. People can call 1-800-482-0743 with any questions about donating blood.

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