DEAR SUN SPOTS: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is having its annual November pastry sale titled, Let Us Do Your Holiday Baking! Go to https://www.lagreekpastry.org/ to view and order both sweet and savory choices.
The order deadline is Monday, Nov. 18, and pickup is at the church on 155 Hogan Road in Lewiston on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
We share the sale proceeds with local charities serving children and families. — Christine, Lewiston
ANSWER: I know many Sun Spotters look forward to this special holiday sale all year. There are some beautiful, tasty offerings to choose from, including pastries, cookies and bars, bread, and even olive oil.
Order enough to enjoy immediately and to pop in your freezer to save for the upcoming holiday season. For questions, reach out to greekpastry@gmail.com or
729-8155. Thank you for making these goodies available to all!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of South Paris at 17 E. Main St. is holding it annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Popovers will be served from 9-10 a.m.
Our food tables are filled with great baked goods, including cookies, pies, breads, etc., plus other interesting homemade items. The cheese wheel is waiting to be sliced and the cookies are boxed and bagged.
Wreaths and Christmas baskets will be ready, plus our crafts table will be filled with many new items especially made for the fair. There will be items specially designed and priced for kids, a jewelry table for children to shop for the special women in their lives, including moms, grandmothers, teachers, etc. The jewelry is all boxed and ready for wrapping. Adults will pay the marked price.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy a cup of fish chowder or chicken soup with dessert included.
Last year, our wreaths sold out, so get here early. We hope that you will join us and bring your children to enjoy shopping at our Christmas Fair. — Susan, no town
ANSWER: This all sounds wonderful, and who can resist a popover or two?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 2, at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls, from 1-5:30 p.m.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to make an appointment. Blood is always needed. — Raymond, no town
ANSWER: I hope this blood drive will be a big success with lots of participants. There is a wealth of information on the website if you have questions.
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