Gingerbread Day at LPL

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will celebrate Gingerbread Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, a celebration of all things winter and joyful.

There will be fake snow, hand-crafted snowflakes, do-it-yourself candy canes and a reading nook to sit with a child and escape into a book. The library will have tiny gingerbread houses and sweet gingerbread people to decorate, a silly photo booth (made to look like a giant gingerbread house), snowflake-construction, scrumptious hot cocoa and popcorn.

The event is geared for ages baby to 12, and families are welcome.

FMI: 207-513-3133, [email protected].

Turner Christmas program Dec. 19

TURNER — Turner Seventh Day Adventist Church will hold its Christmas program at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at 106 Weston Road.

There will be a program with hymns sung by individuals and the congregation.

All are welcome.

FMI: 207-491-4913.

LPL session for Minecraft enthusiasts

LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library will hold a Minecraft build challenge for kids in third grade and older from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22.

The library offers a safe and fun place for teens to interact, socialize and create with other Minecraft lovers. Teens do not need an account to participate, but space is limited, so registration is necessary.

FMI, register: 207-513-3135, [email protected].

Christmas Eve service at Calvary Methodist

LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at 59 Sabattus St. The service is open to the public

Calvary is a reconciling church, and the Rev. Annie Baker-Streevy is the pastor.

FMI: www.calvarylewiston.org/, www.facebook.com/CalvaryUMCLewiston/?fref=ts, 207-782-3221.

Hope Haven hosting Christmas Dinner

LEWISTON — The Hope Haven Gospel Mission will host its annual Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, at Lincoln St.

All in need are welcome to the event. The meal will be available to the shut-ins; deliveries can be made by contacting 207-783-6086.