Fundraiser to help send
Mapleton students to Youth 2011
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Local students planning to attend Youth 2011 are hosting two family photo days (one in Mapleton and one in Washburn). Photographers will schedule 15-minute photo sessions. Unedited photos will be given to you that day on a CD. Photos can then be used to make Christmas gifts, cards and prints. The cost will be $25 for a 15-minute session and will include dozens of pictures. All money raised will help send the kids to Youth 2011 next summer.
Youth 2011 is the national youth gathering for the United Methodist Church. It is an event that only happens every four years and is the largest single gathering of UMC youth in existence. This four-day conference will bring together top United Methodist leaders, as well as the best ecumenical speakers, bands and talent with thousands of youth from all around the nation.
Call Torry Eaton at 764-3762 (or e-mail meaton@mfx.net) to schedule your session in Mapleton at the Mapleton United Methodist Church this Sunday, Dec. 5 beginning at noon.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Michelle Ewing, Heidi Currier, Tanner Smith, Shirley Dougherty, Peggy Carney, Liam Woodworth, Brandon Getchell, David Hamilton, Armand L. LaCombe Jr., Beth Doyen, Gerry Jackson, Andrea Perkins, Lita Perkins, Taylor Ellis, Connor Savage, Tyler Merchant, Andrea Pratt, Tommy York and Taylor Sutherland.
Anniversaries
There are no anniversary wishes this week.
Tree raffle
The Mapleton Ladies Extension met at the Lions Hall Nov. 8 with seven members attending. We all brought in items for our Primitive Country Christmas Tree that will be raffled off. The items include a 5-foot tree with a real wood core, a wooden sleigh decoration, a Christmas book, a sleigh ride from Putnam’s in Mapleton, $10 gift certificates from The Mapleton Restaurant (2), The Pizza House, and Graves’ Shop ‘N Save, a homemade log cabin-style quilted tree skirt, many tree decorations and much more.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
THE MAPLETON LADIES EXTENSION is selling raffle tickets for a Primitive Country Christmas Tree. Items include a 5-foot tree, decorations and gift certificates. For more information, call Liz Brewer at 764-3427 during the evenings or see any other Extension member. The drawing will be Dec. 10. Proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets will be donated to the Central Aroostook Humane Society.
The group voted to donate all proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets to the Central Aroostook Humane Society in Presque Isle. After tallying up all items to be raffled off, the tree and items are valued at an estimated $300. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can call Liz Brewer at 764-3427 during the evenings to make arrangements, or any of the Extension members. The drawing will be Dec. 10.
The Ladies also met Nov. 23 and assembled Thanksgiving baskets for four elderly people in our community. After assembling the boxes, which consisted of some traditional Thanksgiving meal items, decorations and lots of love, they were delivered and Extension members visited with each recipient.
If interested in becoming a member, please feel free to contact any of our members to get information on our next meeting time and location. We normally meet the second Monday night of each month.
Cookies and Carols
Everyone is invited to the United Baptist Church of Mapleton this Sunday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. for Cookies and Carols. Please bring two dozen Christmas cookies to share. Plan now to enjoy a time of singing Christmas carols and refreshments. Punch and coffee will be provided. The church is on Main Street across from the Mapleton Elementary School and is handicapped accessible.
Childcare for Christmas shopping
Local students planning to attend Youth 2011 are hosting two Christmas shoppers’ childcare evenings (one in Mapleton and one in Washburn). We will watch your child(ren) in Mapleton and Washburn so that you can go do your last-minute Christmas shopping (maybe even dinner out)! We will provide supper, crafts and entertainment. Adult supervision will be provided. All we ask for is a donation for our trip to Youth 2011!
All money raised will help send the kids to Youth 2011 next summer. Youth 2011 is the national youth gathering for the United Methodist Church. It is an event that only happens every four years and is the largest single gathering of UMC youth in existence. This four-day conference will bring together top United Methodist leaders, as well as the best ecumenical speakers, bands and talent with thousands of youth from all around the nation.
Call Torry Eaton at 764-3762 (or e-mail meaton@mfx.net) to reserve your slot(s) in Mapleton at the Mapleton United Methodist Church Friday, Dec. 17 from 6-9 p.m., or call Lisa Reed at 493-0989 (or e-mail randsguide@ainop.com) to reserve your slot(s) in Washburn at the Lidstone United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 18 from 4-9 p.m.
Pillowcase ministry
Pillowcases are now being collected to benefit several local groups including the hospital, fire department, Sister Mary O’Donnell Homeless Shelter, and the Hope and Justice Project. Donations must be 100 percent cotton pillowcases and can be purchased or handmade. Please drop off the pillowcases to Sue Skidgell at the Mapleton Town Office by this Friday, Dec. 3. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Mapleton United Methodist Church luncheon
The United Methodist Church will be hosting its weekly luncheon Friday, Dec. 3 at 11:30 a.m. There is no charge for the luncheon, but donations are accepted. 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.
