Goods and services auction at Zion Lutheran Church Portland

On December 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church will host a Goods and Services Holiday Auction.

Both a live auction and a silent auction will feature a wide range of items, including an African trip, a boat cruise, a classic car ride, antiques, professional landscape design services, artwork, and theme baskets.

There will be certificates to restaurants, golf, sporting events, theater, and local businesses. In addition, jewelry, baked goods, and Christmas wreaths will be offered for sale, and there will also be a 50-50 raffle. Refreshments will be available.

 

Joe Engel of Thomas Barrows & Sons Auctioneers will be the auctioneer. Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is $5. 

Credit Cards, cash and checks will be accepted.

Zion's auction is a major fundraising event that will help to grow its ministry, provide enriching education and musical programs for its members as well as the greater community, maintain its facilities, and make it possible to offer outreach programs to others. Zion's church facility is used by organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, Alcoholics Anonymous, New England Chamber Choir, and Sunny Hill Preschool.

Craft Fair East Hampton

The VFW Post 5095 Auxilary is having their annual Craft Fair on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the post home on 20 N.Maple Street across from the High School. 

You will find 16 craft tables featuring a variety of crafts. Food will be served from 7:30 to 2:30 with breakfast sandwiches available from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch starts at 11 a.m. 

Drawings will take place at 3 p.m. for a selection of themed baskets, seasonal items as well as two turkey dinners. 

Victorian Christmas Tea

The Portland Fireworks Committee will offer a special Victorian Christmas Tea at the Waverly Center on Sunday, December 4 from 2-4 p.m. Donna and Ron Lasko will tell attendees how the Victorians blended traditions of both mankind and religion into the celebration of Christmas. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Town Clerk's Office or at Bordenaro's Pharmacy. You can also get tickets through Jill Deane at 860-301-4345. 

Finger sandwiches, the Laskos special blend of tea and mini-desserts will be served. 

Pie Craft and Tag Sale in Marlborough

American Legion 197 Auxiliary of Marlborough will have its annual pie sale on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post on Route 66. 

The pies are homemade by the ladies of the Auxiliary. 

The craft and tag sale will happen at the same time at the same locations. 

A Christmas Carol Musical coming to Colchester

St Andrew Church in Colchester will present Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol on Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call Jeannine Gilbert for tickets at 860-977-9416.  Fr. Richard Breton and Deacon Michael Puscas will both have parts and the cast includes a 60 voice choir. 

Come to Portland Saturday November 19, 2016

Save the date, Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual St Mary Church Holiday Fair. The fair will feature a tag sale, huge raffle, handmade crafts, a bake sale and food gifts and pre-loved jewelry.

Breakfast and lunch will be offered at the cafe. Breakfast sandwiches will be made to order starting at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chili, and soup. 

While you are in Portland check out the Portland High School Vendor and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. . Admission is free and many unique crafters and vendor offering art, crafts, quilts, jewelry, holiday gifts, crocheted and knitted items. food, techie items, clothing, soap and bake sale. sponsored by the Project Graduation Comittee.  

Colchester Holiday Farmers Market

Colchester farmers market will host its fourth annual Holiday Market at St Andrews Church on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of local artisans and crafters will participate as well as many of the vendors from the summer market.