Community briefs
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 10:14 PM EST
Here are some church suppers, fairs and bazaars in the area:
Nov. 6 and 7, Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, CHRISTMAS BAZAAR "IN THE VILLAGE," Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., silent auction, country store, home baked goods, candy walk, cookie walk, country crafts, children's room, book nook, caricaturist. Luncheon served 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, no reservation needed; turkey supper Friday, sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m., $10 adult, $6 children under 12, reservations required. Call 508-252-4545.
Nov. 7, Memorial Baptist Church, 340 Central Ave., Seekonk, HOLLY FAIRE, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes quilts made by MBC Quilters, jellies, jams, pickles, herbs, fudge, cookie corner, bid table, baked goods, grandma's attic. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 7, Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, ANNUAL HARVEST SUPPER, seatings at 5 and 6:45 p.m.; baked ham, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, harvest beets, onions, cole slaw, rolls & butter, apple crisp and beverage; $12 adult, $4 children (5-12 years old). Take out available. 508-336-8807 or 508-336-9355. Reservations required.
Nov. 7, Union Congregational Church, 265 West Britannia St., Taunton, Saturday, HARVEST FAIR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Christmas items, handmade items, white elephant table. Lunch: hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and Venus DeMilo soup.
Nov. 7, St. Nicholas Parish Life Center, 499 Spring St., North Dighton, HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., handmade crafts, baked goods, open kitchen, money tree and roll-up raffles. Admission and parking free. Contact Laura at
lauraposca@gmail.com or call 508-669-6992.
Nov. 7, Mansfield Council on Aging, 255 Hope Street, Mansfield, ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., hand crafted items, fresh baked foods, flea market, jewelry, raffle items, snacks, beverages and lunch.
Nov. 7, Christ Congregational Church UCC, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton/Easton line, VICTORIAN FAIRE & LOCAL QUILT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., attic treasures, country store, baked goods, candy, books, children's, gift baskets, silent auction. Lunches served; Harvest Tearoom all day. Victorian parlor entertainment every hour. New this year: quilt show in sanctuary, hosted by Common Threads Guild.
brocktonucc.org or 508-586-3022.
Nov. 13 and 14, First Congregational Church, 785 South Main St., Raynham, HOMESPUN HOLIDAYS CRAFT SHOW, Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring work of area crafters, cash or checks only. Kitchen open for sandwiches and snacks. Pies available, baked or frozen.
Nov. 13 and 14, Faith Fellowship United Methodist Church, 9 North Main St., Mansfield, Friday, HOLIDAY FAIR, 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes cookie walk, silent auction, gift baskets and crafts. Cafe menu: meatball and sausage subs, hotdogs, soup and sandwich specials.
Nov. 14, Our Lady of Purgatory Church, ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St Mary's School Gym, 115 Illinois St., New Bedford, parking in St. Mary's Church Lot on Tarkiln Hill Road, Lebanese foods and pastries, door prizes, raffle, auction, Lebanese market table, children's table, games, crafts.
Nov. 15, St. Johns Episcopal Church, 370 Bay St., Taunton, ROAST BEEF DINNER and DRAWING, noon, potatoes, green beans, carrots, rolls, popovers and homemade dessert. Tickets $9.95 adults and children 12, 7 and under $5. 508-822-6067 or
suegene85@yahoo.com.
Nov. 21, Congregational Church of Mansfield, 17 West St., Mansfield, SNOWFLAKE HOLIDAY FAIR, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., chow'da and clam cake luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., grandma's attic, pappy's garage, baked goods, cookie walk, silent auction, raffle, children's items, jewelry, books, New To You, crafts, fun with Santa and the elves.
Nov. 21, Daughters of the American Revolution, 32 Central St. (off West St.), Mansfield, CHRISTMAS COTTAGE FAIR, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., handmade crafts, baked goods, miscellaneous (white elephant).
