Charette to perform 25th holiday concert

Maine children’s singer-songwriter Rick Charette and his Bubble Gum Band will return to Saint Joseph’s College campus on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. for the 25th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert. The public is invited to join the College community for this family-friendly afternoon of music taking place in Pearson’s Cafe? dining hall.

As in past years, concert-goers are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy as price of admission. Additionally, donations are welcomed and encouraged. All items and money raised will go to benefit children of Raymond, Standish and Windham in need of some holiday cheer.

For more information about the concert or the Mercy Center at Saint Joseph’s College, contact Kathryn Cody at 207-893-7794 or kcody@sjcme.edu.

‘BERT’ wins

The Bonny Eagle Robotics Team (BERT 133) is a category winner in the 2015 National Academy of Engineering E4U2 video contest. BERT’s media division produced a two-minute animated video that won “The General Public” category in the contest. Along with their certificate, they received a $5,000 prize awarded in Washington, D.C., last month.

The winner, along with the runners-up, were selected by a panel of judges that included Keith Williams, the chief executive officer of Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL).

Kids Night Out

Kids Night Out in Alfond Recreation Center will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-9 p.m. for kids ages 7-13.

The cost is $12 for one child and $6 each additional child per family.

The event includes swimming, rock climbing wall, movies, games, sports, arts and crafts. Concessions are available. Participants cannot register before the event. It is on-site registration only.

Happenings

• The 43rd Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Fair will be held at Bonny Eagle High School on Friday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The fair features handmade crafts including jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, paintings, ornaments, candles, quilts and specialty foods. The fair is sponsored by the Trustees of the Old Red Church in Standish and serves as the organization’s largest fundraising event. All proceeds from the fair support the maintenance of The Old Red Church and school programs, including scholarships awarded to Bonny Eagle High School seniors.

• Catherine’s Cupboard food pantry is open every Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. for all those in need of weekly meals.

• The Steep Falls Farmer’s Market located in the Steep Falls Village Park beside the Gazebo, is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• The Steep Falls Library Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located in front of the library on Pequawket Trail.