The Castle Hill Advent Christian Church will be marking its 100th year serving the Lord this weekend! There will be a picnic Saturday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. at the church, rain or shine. A special cake will be served followed by a service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Dave Ross has been invited to be the guest speaker. Many will remember Rev. Ross when he served as pastor at the State Road Advent Christian for many years.
On Sunday, a morning service will be held at 9:30 a.m. and an evening service is scheduled for 6 p.m. During the weekend, special music will be provided by Sherry Calhoun and Galen Doody. Pastor Lucy Lovley and the entire church congregation invite the public to attend this very momentous occasion! If you have any special memories of the Castle Hill Advent Christian Church, pictures or history about the church, please contact Natalie Maynard at 764-4878.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Brenda Wood, Harvey Brown III, Josh Chasse, Taylor Doyen, Heather Kenney Winslow, Jayne Parker, Charles Wilcox, Brian Michaud, Gordie Boulier, Jay Luzzi, Heather Carney, Gertrude Christie, Gary Pendexter, Mark Ireland, Betty Ireland, Harvey Brown V, Mandy Graham, Cole Farley, Ann Stephenson, Henry Ritchie, Dana Dean, Tim Bard, Debbie Martin, Joyce Pendexter, Pauline Willette, Jessie Brown and Bailey Hewitt.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary this week to Mike and Janet Kelle and Matt and Kelly McHatten on the 26th; Dave and Bonnie Steeves, Jeff and Beth Lavway and Chris and Jessica Putnam on the 27th; Dan and Sylvia Bridgham on the 30th; and Owen and Joan Estey on the 1st.
Mapleton Daze Meeting
There will be a Mapleton Daze organizational meeting TONIGHT (Wednesday, Aug. 26) at 7 p.m. at the Pizza House. Plans will begin for the 2010 festivities. New officers will be elected for the new year. Please come lend a hand, share your ideas, or volunteer to help with the upcoming fund-raiser!
Little Known Holidays
It was a bit difficult finding a “little known holiday” worth including in this week’s column. The Web site I use as a reference had odd holidays listed like “More Herbs Less Salt Day,” “Race Your Mouse Day,” and “Frankenstein Day.” Not exactly holidays I thought were worthy of profiling! One, however, did seem appropriate to mention. Aug. 27 has been named “Just Because Day.” If you have ever had an impulse to do something “just because,” (within reason, of course) take advantage of this holiday on Thursday! Take an unplanned vacation day, visit someone you haven’t seen in a while, or pay for the coffee for the person in the drive thru line behind you. Be creative! Now we all have a reason to do something “just because!”
McHatten Family Reunion
Descendents of Robert A. McHatten and Mary Hamilton and James Porter and Matilda McHatten will gather together Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Castle Hill Grange Hall to celebrate their family reunion. A potluck meal is scheduled for noon. Please bring a picnic style lunch and a dish to share.
The family is asking those planning to attend to bring any old documents, correspondence, or photographs you may have. There may be equipment available to copy shared photographs and documents, so those providing original copies may keep them, if so desired. Family members are also asked to come prepared to discuss any research that may have been completed recently, regardless of how small the information received. Most of our records obtained have been small projects that do add up and look impressive when compiled. If you are a descendent/cousin/family friend, you are invited to attend this celebration. Please e-mail Roxanne McHatten Gura at rmchatten@sbcglobal.net with any questions or comments.
Adult Activities
Just a reminder that the Mapleton Lion’s Hall will be open every day Monday through Friday from 9-11 a.m. for any adults to walk laps upstairs. Adults and seniors citizens are also encouraged to come enjoy knitting, crocheting, puzzles and crafts.
Final Sale
The Haystack Historical Society will be hosting a garage sale in the east wing of the museum for the last time this Saturday, Aug. 29. The museum is open for the final day of the season Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Society needs new members. Membership dues are $10 for a working member, $15 for a non-working member, $100 for a lifetime member or $150 for a couple lifetime. Please consider becoming a member. The Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month February through November.
The Grange Hall is available for rent May 1-Nov. 1. Please contact any member if you are interested in renting the hall for your event.
Mapleton United Methodist Church Luncheon
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
