Turkey time

Is it me, or has there been a lot fewer turkeys roaming the Lake Region? All summer I’ve seen groups of eight to 10 turkeys as I drove up and down Lake House and King Hill roads in Naples. Do you think they know? Not being a hunter myself, a little investigation led me to the following information: Yes, there was just a wild turkey hunting season in our district (Naples is in Wildlife Management District 15) with a two-turkey bag limit (one per sex). Some districts have a one-turkey limit, some districts were not allowed to hunt during this fall turkey hunting season. I’m guessing it was a successful season. Mystery solved?

Drama Club presents…

Support our students by heading out to see “August: Osage County” this weekend, Nov. 12, 13, and 14. Shows run Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are priced for students and seniors at $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Adults are $8 in advance, or at the $10 door. Tickets are on sale now at Aubuchon Hardware in Naples, Bridgton Books, Casco Village Variety and the Lake Region High School office.

Holiday shopportunities

Head over to Edes Falls for the Sewing Circle’s Annual Ho Ho Craft Fair Holiday Fair. The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Hall. There will be handmade gifts and treats for sale, a luncheon served at 11 a.m. and a raffle for a Christmas quilt.

At the American Legion on Route 11 in Naples, the Ladies Auxillary is holding their Holiday Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A bake sale of homemade treats and a raffle of a pre-decorated Christmas tree are planned.

Children’s Christmas shopping day planned

The kids can also get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping. The United Methodist Church of Good Fellowship, located at 1000 Roosevelt Trail in Naples, is hosting a children’s shopping event on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children ages 3 to 15 are invited to bring their list of special people they’d like to shop for and take advantage of low-cost shopping, anywhere from 5 cents to $1. Free sandwiches will also be available. Proceeds go to the Franklin Graham Shoe Box. Included at the event will be a homemade bake sale. Hats and mittens will also be sale.

Art opportunity

Are you creative? Looking for new ways to express yourself? You’re invited on Nov. 18 to join the Art Club at the Lake Region High School to create a set of Artist Trading Cards from 2:15-4 p.m. in the Lake Region High School art room, Room 223. Materials will be provided. Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are flat, miniature works of art created specifically to trade with other ATC artists. They can be drawn, collaged, painted, stamped, sewn and more!

On Dec. 2, the Art Club hosts a trade at 3 p.m. Students, staff, and community members are invited to participate! Make and bring six or more cards to trade with other artists (one of your cards will be traded with Mrs. Carlson.) See Mrs. Carlson at Lake Region High School if you need suggestions or have questions!

Thanksgiving baskets

The Community Resource Council of Naples is making sure our Naples families in need don’t go without the traditional holiday feast this Thanksgiving. If you are, or know a Naples family in need this year, grab a form at the Naples Town Office to reserve a basket. Forms are due this Friday, Nov. 13, so get a move on! For more information, contact Connie Madura at 595-2754.

Library news

With the holidays around the corner, a great workshop is coming up to help you decorate or perhaps create a homemade present for that special someone. Holiday candle making is being held at the library Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Just in time for Thanksgiving the Naples Public Library is hosting a don’t cry about pie (dough, that is) on Nov. 21, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s actually called Pie Crust Without Tears, and if you are a non-baker like me, you know what they are referring to! Andrea Dacko, a very patient soul and neighbor of mine, will lead you step by step to the perfect pie crust! Call the library to reserve your spot at 693-6841.

Naples Main Street wreath auction

Naples Main Street is hosting a Holiday Wreath Auction, to be held at Black Bear Cafe? in Naples on Route 302 on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 6-8 p.m. The group is seeking businesses to sponsor a wreath for auction. The business will decorate and include gift certificates, etc., on the wreath for auction. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to advertise but also to support our town. Wreaths are due by Nov. 20 as they will be placed around town in hopes of attracting guests to the event. For more information on the event or how to sponsor a wreath, contact Tracy Andrews at 693-9340.

Kelly Carney of Cosmedix Skin Care, demonstrates the line’s products during the Open House held at Pure Spa in Naples last week.Lake Region High School Concert Band leader Paul Greenstone shows the kids how it’s done during the band’s performance at the recent Holly Berry Fair, held annually at the high school.