Meetings

Pownal selectmen meet Mondays, Dec. 2. 16 and 30, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Pownal and Durham selectmen quarterly meeting is Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Solid Waste Committee meets Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Church hosting Christmas fair

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will hold its Christmas fair on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3-8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature baked goods, handmade crafts, white elephant sale and homemade meals.

Items on the menu for Friday are fish chowder and hot dogs. Saturday morning features homemade doughnuts. Saturday lunch will be egg, tuna and ham sandwiches and beef stew.

Children’s menu both days will be peanut butter and jelly (alternate to the menu items above.) Beverages, chips and crackers will be served both days. A Cookie Hunt will be held Saturday only. Tables are for rent at $12 each. For more information, call Nancy at 688-4481 or email patandnan@myfairpoint.net.

Bradbury Mountain Arts sets holiday sale

Bradbury Mountain Arts is holding its 15th annual Holiday Show & Sale Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Mallett Hall, Route 9, 429 Hallowell Road, Pownal. On sale will be fine arts and crafts by guild members and guest artists feature paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, sail cloth bags, turned wood, ceramics, glass and mixed media and paper arts. Also included are refreshments, wreaths and a raffle. For more information, call 688-3320.

Men’s breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast at the First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, is held the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the church. It is open to any men who want to come. They do not have to be affiliated with the church. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.

Holiday sale for two weekends

Blueberry Ridge Farm, 167 Loring Lane in Pownal, has scheduled a winter holiday sale for two weekends, Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec 8. The Hogue family creates nature-inspired handcrafts including knits, stained glass, woodenware, note cards, natural bath products, Waldorf dolls, ornaments, winter decorations, specialty foods and more. For more information, call Kathy, (207) 688-4153.

Returnables sought to support fire-rescue

The Pownal Fire Co. works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the organization purchases work uniforms and equipment for the town’s emergency personnel. The money the fire company is able to donate toward these items helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The organization seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans to help fund its work. The Pownal Fire Co. is independent from the town of Pownal and the Pownal Fire and Rescue Department. The bottle building is located behind the town hall.

Food pantry on Tuesdays

The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Organizers never know from week to week what they will be getting, though there usually are different kinds of breads, produce, desserts, etc. All are welcome.

Church services

North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 10:30. Pastor’s hours are Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment). Church phone is 688-4938. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, chaplainraymond@gmail.com.

First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, jwent16@hotmail.com.