DIXFIELD — Barbara Lane of Peru, owner of Hot Colors Screenprinting and Design in Norway, will hold the fourth annual Christmas Tee Shirt Giveaway from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Log Cabin Craftworks, 31 Main St. The first 100 people who donate four or more nonperishable food pantry items or $5 cash will receive a free T-shirt designed and printed specially for the fundraiser.

A raffle will be held for an American Girl type 18-inch doll with two handmade outfits donated by Elizabeth’s Hand Knits. All proceeds from the day will be divided equally between the food pantries of the Dixfield Common and Peru Baptist Churches.

Nonperishable foods, personal care, laundry items and general needs items are welcome.

The second activity is ongoing. Donations of cat food, litter, toys, clean towels, money, etc. are being accepted for “Christmas for Kitties” at Log Cabin Craftworks and the Town Office. The cats, both indoor and feral, are cared for by Brenda Jarvis and her sister Caddy Smith.

The funds collected are used for food, general care, heating costs and veterinarian fees for the cats as well as spaying and neutering fees. The appeal was begun in memory of Barbara Thorpe who wanted to help the sisters with their efforts. When she passed, they were listed as beneficiaries in her will but, in actuality, received very little. Legal proceedings have still not been resolved.

The local nonprofit organization River Valley Animal Advocates runs a program that includes spaying, neutering and caring for feral cats, and offers help to seniors who have difficulty in caring for their pets, especially when they are hospitalized. Since beginning their work, they have spayed or neutered most of the known feral cats in the River Valley Area.

For more information on how to help or to become a member of the group, call Becky McDonald at 597-2323.

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