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Saturday, Nov. 27: Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting Event. Gather with your family and friends from 4-6 p.m. at the Chamber office, corner of Routes 302 and 115 in Windham, for the arrival of Santa and a tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and cookies, courtesy of local businesses, at Cross Insurance. Photos will be taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5-6 p.m., courtesy of Time 4 Pictures.

Nov. 27: “Christmas in the Village” is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Casco Village Church in Casco Village. Everything from jam to jewelry, chocolate to crystal, candy to clothing, antiques to artwork. Shop for collectible treasures and antiques, Mary Kay cosmetics and Lia Sophia jewelry, “Scentsy” candles, fleecy blankets & pillows, and specialty jams & jellies! There will be books, paintings, decorations and ornaments, wreaths, baked goods, and a cookie walk. Delicious lobster roll and corn chowder luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 28: Start your Christmas celebrations this year by helping your neighbors in need. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the Gray Town Christmas Tree Lighting from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The Community Auxiliary Food Pantry will be taking part in the festivities, collecting your donations to help those in need. Other activities include meeting Santa, caroling, wagon rides and more. Join the fun and help spread the joy of the season.

Nov. 28: Join the Advent Conspiracy. What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams and shopping lists. The story of Christmas is a story of promise, hope and a revolutionary love. Come focus on your best Christmas ever. Bridgton Alliance Church, 6-7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 29: The Fifth Monday Meal, sponsored by Standish Congregational Church UCC on Oak Hill Road in Standish in conjunction with Food and Fellowship Inc, will be held noon-2 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Dec. 3-19: The Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will present Miracle on 34th Street on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors and $14 for adults. Tickets make great early Christmas gifts. Schoolhouse Arts Center is located on Route 114, just north of the intersection of Routes 114 and 35, in Sebago Lake Village. FMI, call 642-3743 or log onto www.schoolhousearts.org.

Sunday, Dec. 5: Naples Chinese Auction, sponsored by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the Naples Town Gym on the Village Green from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The auction benefits various Naples community programs. Preview starts at 11 a.m. on hundreds of items in a variety of price ranges. Bid on foods, dry goods, local services, one-of-a-kinds, seasonal de?cor, gift certificates and homemade crafts. Enjoy a light lunch then, starting at 1 p.m., the winning ticket for each item will be drawn. Donations needed include food, drinks, baked goods, paper goods, gift certificates and gift cards, new or gently used items, knitted items, children’s items, items for men and boys, higher-end items for the dollar table, medium to large baskets. Volunteers needed Saturday starting at noon setting up tables, chairs, unloading donations, bundling items into baskets, setting up bags and numbers. Volunteers needed Sunday for the kitchen, runners to distribute winning items. FMI, call 892-8265 or e-mail info@sebagolakeschamber.com.

Dec. 5: Breakfast with Santa at Sebago Town Hall from 7-11 a.m. Sponsored by Sebago Elementary School Student Council and Sebago Lions Club to benefit the Making Holiday Wishes Program. Cost: $6 adult/$5 in advance, $3.50 per (child 3 -12)/$3 in advance. $20 family max/$18 in advance. Free 2 and under. Advance tickets available at Sebago Elementary School. AYCE scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee, milk, and OJ. 50/50 raffle and children’s door prizes.

Dec. 5: Saint Joseph’s College invites the public to its candlelight Lessons & Carols program at 7 p.m., followed by a lighting of the campus Christmas tree at 8:30 p.m. A live Nativity scene will also be featured at the grotto on campus. The Lessons & Carols is a program of reflective readings from the Bible, each followed by a Christmas carol, and will be held in Xavier Hall’s magnificent lounge. FMI, 893-7723.

Tuesday, Dec. 7: Monthly Grief Support Meeting. VNA Home Health & Hospice will be showing a video on “Coping with the Holidays” from 6-7:30 p.m. at North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI, call Linda Hopkins, Bereavement Support Coordinator at 400-8714 or e-mail Linda at hopkinsl@vnahomehealth.org. This group is sponsored by the North Windham Union Church Mission Committee.

Sunday, Dec. 12: “33 Miles The Believe Tour, A Christmas Event for the Whole Family” is coming to Windham High School Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and preferred (front row) seating tickets are $20. To charge tickets, call 622-1340 WORSHIP FM. To reserve tickets with cash/checks, call 632-8147. Part of 33 Miles’ holiday season tour to 10 U.S. cities, The Believe Tour event in Windham is sponsored by Grace Fellowship, Windham, and WORSHIP-FM 95.3/107.9 Augusta.

Dec. 12: Choir Christmas Concert at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, Route 121 in Casco Village, at 4 p.m. Directed by Eugene Long and with accompanist Lynn Foss, a wide variety of Christmas music – from classical to contemporary – will be sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. And it has to be said: the Casco Village Church Choir is nothing short of fabulous. Refreshments and fellowship after the concert.

Monday, Dec. 13: The Raymond-Casco Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Raymond Public Safety Building. Plans are under way for next year’s 40th Anniversary celebration of the Society. New members are always welcome. For more information check our website at www.raymondcascohistory.org.