The holidays are just around the corner, the evenings are drawing in and all over Maine craftspeople and artists are preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year. As in previous years, a number of them will join the crafters of St. Patrick Church, Newcastle, on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 2016 St. Patrick Church Christmas Fair. They join us because so many shoppers come along each year looking for the opportunity to choose from the wide array of unique and delightful items in all price ranges that make perfect Christmas gifts. This year there will be new crafters as well as some favorites from previous years. We sincerely hope that you will include us in your holiday shopping plans.

This year’s Christmas Fair will again be held in Cheverus Hall. We are pleased to announce that the Shamrock’s Café will open for lunch again this year. Make plans to stop by our famous Bake Table, which will be stocked with homemade treats that will delight you, your family and your guests. As always, there is no fee to attend and all adult guests will receive a free raffle ticket for our special Thanksgiving Raffle Basket.

Please join us at St. Patrick Church’s Cheverus Hall, 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle during the hours of 9 to 3.