Holiday Time!

The Christmas Season is upon us and in our area, there are a large variety of ways to celebrate from having breakfast with Santa to listening to orchestras. Here's what's in store so far.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, DEC 5 TO 7

MOUNTAIN HOLLY DAYS — Throughout Rangeley, Oquossoc. Specials sales, holiday fare, etc. FMI: 864-5364.

SATURDAY, DEC 6

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — 8 am-11 am, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Rd., Rangeley. Free. FMI: 864-3443.

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-3 pm, Salem Community Methodist Church, Rte. 142. ($) FMI: 678-2442, 678-2877.

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Santa visit 10:30 am, luncheon 11:30, Strong United Methodist Parish Hall.

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Fairbanks Meetinghouse School, Farmington. FMI: 778-2694.

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 10 am-3 pm, Congregational Church Barn, High St., Rangeley.

CHESTER GREENWOOD DAY — Parade 11 am downtown Farmington. Entries lineup at Mallet School, Middle St. 10 a.m. Chili Contest 12:30-1 pm. Flag Raising Franklin County Courthouse 12:15 pm. Horse & buggy rides downtown noon-1 pm at the Franklin Savings Bank admin parking, Front St. Holiday craft fair, Legion Building, High & Middle sts. from 9 am-3 pm. Gingerbread House Contest on display 10 am-2 pm. Festival of Trees, Granary Restaurant (upstairs) all day, reception, auction in evening. Polar Bear Club dip, Clearwater Lake, Industry, 3 pm. FMI: 778-4215.

NORTHFIELD VOCAL ENSEMBLE — 7 pm, Belgrade Union Church. ($) FMI: 778-4572.

SUNDAY, DEC 7

MUSIC: A+E HILL COUNTRY MUSIC — 1 pm, Salem Community Bldg. ($ donation) Refreshments for sale.

UMF COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT — 3 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington, Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

WALK TO BETHLEHEM — Rangeley Inn 5:30 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 6:15 p.m. FMI: 864-5364.

NORTHFIELD VOCAL ENSEMBLE — 7:30 pm, Rangeley Congregational Church. ($) FMI: 778-4572.

SATURDAY, DEC 13

CRAFT SALE — 9 am-1 pm, Avon Community Hall. Tables/spaces avail. FMI: 639-5811, 639-4408.

UMF COMMUNITY CHORUS WINTER CONCERTS — 3 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine Farmington, Merrill Hall. ($) Open to public. FMI: 778-7072.

SUNDAY, DEC 21

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE — 7 pm, Reeds Mill Church, Reeds Mill Rd., Madrid. (Bring flashlights) FMI: 639-2713; www.reedsmillchurch.org.