84th Annual Church FAIR
Saturday, December 3, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Annual Church Fair is the single most important fellowship event of the year for bringing together the members of the congregation. There are many ways for everyone--new and old, young and old -- to volunteer and participate in this worthy and enjoyable event. It’s also a great time for new members to get acquainted and for old members to get reacquainted.
There are contact persons for each department and their phone numbers are listed for specific questions and helpful suggestions for contributions. Now is the time to clear out your closets, attics, and garages and fill your spare time with useful craft projects and baked goods to sell.
The Fair is a great opportunity to become an active part of our Church Family. Come and be a part of it. If you do not know how you can help, please call! There is a special spot for each one of you. Without you, The FAIR would not be the success it has always been.
The FAIR will open at 9:00 a.m. on December 3rd. Mark your calendars and plan to be at the FAIR this year.
Deanna O’Connell
203-483-8039
doconnell28@comcast.net
FAIR Departments
Curiosity Shop
Clean out your closets and leave your “curiosities”: Kitchenware, knickknacks, curtains and materials, candles, pictures or any curious whatever you may find!!!
Outdoor Leisure
Janice Zocher 203-488-4909
If outdoor fun and sports are your thing, please lend a hand (or a foot) in this department. We need sporting goods, camping equipment, used skis, skates, blades, boards, fishing/hunting gear.
Family Friendly Store
Megan St. Pierre 203-488-3343
This room is set up for children to do their shopping at reasonable prices where they can buy gifts for Mom, Dad, siblings, relatives, teachers or whomever. Please call Megan if you can contribute to this room.
Toys, Games, Baby Equipment
Nancy Jakubiak 203-481-3881
This room is filled with your new and gently-used toys, stuffed animals, games, baby equipment, children’s books, movies and computer games. Puzzles, too! Please help by donating clean items in good condition. Parents and grandparents are welcome to shop here as well as the kids!!
Jewelry
Becky Barron 203-488-0623
Clean out your drawers and jewelry boxes. We are looking for women’s and men’s jewelry, scarves, gloves, ties, belts, pocketbooks and accessories.
Pet Boutique
Elaine Keith
Something for your dog or cat for the holiday season. Stop by this room and buy a special gift for your favorite pet.
Designer Tree Auction
This department offers fully decorated 3-foot trees for auction. They have been decorated by our very own designers and will be on display in Pilgrim Hall.
Gift Basket Boutique
Baskets containing such specialty items as educational games/toys and gourmet coffees and goodies have been creatively designed by members of the church.
Handmade Gifts
Paula Harrington 203-481-6390 and Jean Sunny 203-481-2006
Your own creations and crafts are greatly appreciated. Hand-knitted and crocheted items, handbags, hats and scarves, vests, aprons and hand-fashioned jewelry – there is something for everyone on your list.
Christmas Decorations
Carol Rutt 203-488-3349
Again this year will be the beautiful handcrafted ornament for the tree created by several of the members of the church.
Books/Music
Clear off those shelves and donate your used books, children’s books, records, cassette tapes, CDs and videos. Sheet music -- vocal, religious and instrumental --is also welcome. Please no old encyclopedia sets or old dictionaries. Thanks!
Golden Nugget
Nora Vetrano 203-488-2779
This is the time to donate those nice items that you don’t use anymore and that take up space in your china closet and your attic -- glass, crystal, china, silver, pewter, brass, collectibles, artwork and whatever other treasures you may find. Please call Nora for pickup so no damage occurs.
Set Up/Breakdown
We are looking for a few strong muscles to move tables up and down the stairs and to help carry the boxes to the different departments on Thursday night before and on Saturday after the fair. The plans are already developed; just come by after work.
Sugar and Spice
Susan McColl 860-640-2529
Make your favorite recipe and drop it off at the Church the day before the FAIR. Some suggestions are: Cakes, pies, breads, cookies, jams and jellies, sauces, relishes, vinegars. Please label ingredients, especially nuts and raisins. If you need a good recipe, call Susan.
Christmas Revisited
Carol Hoadley 203-488-4530
Cull through your boxes of ornaments and decorations and drop off those you don’t need anymore. While you’re there, check out the beauties from Christmas Past.
Christmas Greens
Deanna O’Connell 203-483-8039
Decorating wreaths is a labor of love for several of the gardeners and flower designers in the church. Donations of holly, other decorative greenery and natural embellishments like pods and unusual cones are needed. Come help on Wednesday or Friday morning prior to the FAIR to make these swags and decorate these wreaths.
Things That Work
Wayde Erickson 203-208-1128
Bring those electronic gadgets that you don’t use -- electric curlers, old stereos, TVs/VCRs, movie projectors, toasters, lamps, computers, etc.
Candy
Kathy Castellon 203-481-2809 and Robin Rose 203-234-3977
There’s never enough chocolate!! Your help is needed to make fudge at home. All kinds of sweet confection designs are welcome. Kathy and Robin have easy recipes available. Give them a call.
Luncheon
Neil Titcomb 203-488-3088
As a tradition, the men of the Church have provided a Swedish log and coffee in the morning and a delicious lunch consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade clam chowder and apple crisp. Please contact Neil if you are willing to help.
Silent Auction
Lil Sakai 203-208-0406
Donate a service to the FAIR. Some suggestions are: Make a dinner, babysitting, pet sitting, computer lessons, homemade bread, household chores, boat cruise, weekend at vacation home, musical services, tutoring services or a special creation of your own. Be imaginative!!
Church Fair Update
Thank you to all those who donated to the Silent Auction!
Silent Auction Thank You Catalog