Current News Briefs – 12/3

Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:32 pm | Updated: 11:50 am, Thu Dec 4, 2014.

Yuletide Fair at First Congregational

On Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the First Congregational Church on Black Point Road in Scarborough will hold its annual Yuletide Fair. The event will feature A Maine Christmas theme. Holiday greens, books, quilts, baked goods and more will all be available. In addition, the church is offering a lobster roll luncheon for $15. Eat in or take out. Call the church at 883-2342 for more information.

Scarborough schools collecting Beanie Babies

The Scarborough School Department is holding a system-wide Beanie Baby collection now through Friday, Dec. 12. The donations will benefit Partners for World Health. Collection boxes will be located in the main lobby of each school.

European style market set for Dec. 13

On Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Nicholas Church on Route 1 in Scarborough will hold its annual Christkindlsmarkt, a European style village Christmas market. Call 883-9437 or email to stnicksmaine@gmail.com for more information.

The event will include live music, unique crafts, a kids shopping corner, baked goods, jewelry and more. A raffle will feature items from local merchants and the church cafe will serve German-style food from bratwurst to hearty meat and vegetarian soups. Also, attendees should expect a special visit from St. Nicholas himself.

Poetry and photography at library

On Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., the Scarborough Public Library will host a program with local poet Ann P. Hammond and photographer Kristine Hoyt. This event is free and open to the public. Go online to http://www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723, ext. 4, for more information.

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