Weather or not…

Can you believe it? First the snow hits two days before Halloween and then the day before Thanksgiving, too? I am almost afraid to think what Christmas has in store for us. Even if it does snow, the events below are all local enough to get to and all are well worth the trip out.

Final Naples Chinese Auction

For years, Naples residents and business owners Karen and Chris Thompson have, along with the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, put on a fine Chinese auction to benefit projects in Naples. It has always been a great event with lots of great buys just in time for the holidays. The auction is Sunday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Naples Town Gym. Preview the hundreds of auction items from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. You can bid on dry good, services, seasonal de?cor, crafts and more. Winners will start being drawn at 1 p.m. Lunch items will be available for purchase.

Celebrate with music

The North Sebago United Methodist Church invites all to “Celebrate the Music of Christmas” with the church choir on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Begin the Christmas season by enjoying an evening of music by the wonderful choir and join in the sing-a-long portion of the program to lift your family and you in the true spirit of Christmas. The concert is open for all to attend with refreshments and fellowship following the program. Donations are gladly appreciated. The North Sebago United Methodist Church is located at 820 Sebago Road (Route 114) in Sebago.

Santa Claus is coming to town

For breakfast and a visit with Santa, head on over to the Lake Region House of Pizza on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8-11 a.m. Lake Region High School students are putting on a Breakfast with Santa to help fund their trip to Europe. The meal is $6.49 for adults and $3.99 for kids. Photos with Santa can be yours for just $5 each.

If you can’t make breakfast, you’ll have two chances to catch the big guy at the Naples Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m. (snow date the 20th) for the little ones, and Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. (snow date the 22nd).

Santa has been making an appearance at Tony’s Foodland (aka The Umbrella Factory) Family Holiday Event for 12 years now. This fun family event takes place on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 4:30-7 p.m. (wow, Santa will be running around that day here in Naples). Owners Dave and Gail Allenson always make this a fun time, so don’t miss it.

Naples Library holiday crafts

Learn how to make a Boxwood Christmas Tree at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, with Watkin’s Farm’s Carol Drew (there is a $20 materials fee). On Wednesday, Dec. 7, join Children’s Librarian Syntha Green in making some neat candy cane candlesticks. Pre-registration is required by calling the library or stopping in to sign up.

Tree lighting and wreath auction

The Annual Naples Tree Lighting and Silent Auction at the Singer Center on the Village Green on Saturday, Dec. 10, promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family. From 4-5:30 p.m. bring your kids down for some children’s activities and a reading of the Polar Express. At 6 p.m., YOU KNOW WHO will be arriving, so get your cameras ready. Also at 6 p.m. the tree lighting will take place. From 4-6 p.m. you will have the chance to bid on the Pumped Up Christmas Wreaths. Not only will they be beautifully decorated, but they will each have some “extras” donated by local businesses. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Causeway restoration project.

A ‘Common’ Christmas

Betsey and Dale Golon at Common Folk Farm will host Christmas Teas on Sundays, Dec. 11 and 18, from 12 to 2 p.m. each day. Bring your family and friends to share a quiet moment and a memory that will last forever. Cost is $15 per person and includes a Royal Tea menu with soup and savories, scones, fruit tarts and pastries. Seating for 24 only. Call 787-2764 for reservations.

Experience a Christmas Open House Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will be a celebration of all the things Betsey loves so much. The rooms are filled with candles, evergreen wreaths, floral arrangements, herbs, and favorite foods to share with new and dear friends. Enjoy mulled cider or soup in the farm’s kitchen. Breads, pies, jams, pickles and treats galore are available in the keeping room and the library and living room are filled with creative gifts to get those last minute, unique and quality local gifts.