Services

BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church, at 32 Church Street in Bethel, will host a family-friendly Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.

WEST PARIS — On December 22 at 4:30 p.m the First Universalist Church of West Paris will host a candlelight service, led by Pastor Linda Couture, who will share the Christmas story; and there will be Christmas carols and a special gift of treats for those attending. Please bring a donation of non-perishable foods that will be donated to the West Paris food pantry.

Music performed by organist, Elaine Emery. There will be light refreshments following the service. All are welcome to attend. We are hoping our local community will come out and once again enjoy this Christmastime tradition. For more information contact Marta Clements 207-674-2143, or email mclements96894@roadrunner.com . The First Universalist Church of W. Paris is located at 208
Main St., W. Paris 04289.

LOCKE’S MILLS — The Locke’s Mills Union Church will be having a service at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve. This early service will get you home before dark.

Feztival

LOCKE’S MILLS — Jackson-Silver Post 68, Gore Road in Locke’s Mills will co-host Kora Shrine’s 5th Annual Feztival of Trees, during the weekend of Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15. This is a cash-only event. It is estimated that 25 fully decorated trees will be raffled off around noon on Sunday. Each tree is loaded with useful products, toys, gift cards, or store/restaurant coupons. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos, and on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m., Mrs. Claus will conduct a story hour.

Concerts

BETHEL — The Mollyocket Chorus, which is a women’s a capella group will perform a Christmas Concert at the Methodist Church, located on Main Street in Bethel on  Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 2 p.m. . These talented singers put on a great show, which will certainly delight the audience. Music is wonderful to lift the spirits and make Christmas special. There is no fee for this concert, but donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

BETHEL — Join BAAM at the Gem for Youth Open Stage on Dec. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. The theme will be “Holiday”!

ANDOVER — Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming event “An Acoustipalian Christmas”. This will be held at the Andover Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. This is a free concert, with donations greatly accepted.