DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thomas Memorial Baptist Church at 62 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston is looking for a temporary pianist to play traditional hymns for Sunday morning services for the last two weeks of November and the month of December. 

Sunday morning services are from 11 a.m. to noon. If you are available and willing to volunteer your time and talent during this period, our small congregation would be most grateful. Please contact me at 576-0702. — Megan, no town

ANSWER: What a beautiful opportunity to give to the community during the holiday season. Please let us know how this turns out. I feel confident that the perfect person will respond! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Holy Trinity Greek Church is taking orders for our annual November Pastry Sale. Let us do your holiday baking! We have a selection of sweet and savory items. The website to order can be found at http://lagreekpastry.org/ . The deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 17, and order  pickup is Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Prices for most items are the same as last year and a portion of our proceeds always goes to a local charity. — Christine, no town

ANSWER: This is an annual event that is looked forward to every year. Included in the offerings are Astir olive oil in 750 ml. bottles, appetizers, filo pastries, baked cookies and bars, breads, and gift and sampler boxes. Be sure to visit the website to view photos of these special, mouth-watering delights. The ladies are outdoing themselves yet again and we really appreciate it. Don’t miss out! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of South Paris, 17 E. Main St., is holding its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Popovers will be served from 9 to 10 a.m.  Our food tables are filled with great baked goods, including cookies, pies, breads, etc. plus other types of homemade items.  

The cheese wheel is waiting to be sliced, the cookies are boxed and bagged.  Wreaths and Christmas baskets will be ready. Plus, our craft table will be filled with some regular and new items specially made for the fair.  

Specially designed and priced for kids, a jewelry table will be available 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., after you have completed your shopping, enjoy a cup of fish chowder or vegetable soup with dessert included. 

Last year our wreaths sold out, so get here early.  We hope you will join us and bring your children to enjoy shopping at our Christmas Fair. — Susan, South Paris

ANSWER: This is an excellent holiday fair — yet another event to put on your calendar and look forward to! 

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