There's still many ways to observe the holidays in our area —check some of them out!

SATURDAY, DEC 13

CHILDREN'S SHOPPING DAY — 9 am-1 pm, Phillips Community House. Visit Santa 9:30. Everything $1 or less, wrapping included.

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

5811, 639-4408.

CHILDREN'S TASK FORCE OPEN HOUSE — 10 am-1 pm, Franklin County Children's Task Force, Church St., Farmington. Santa, photos, gifts, horse-drawn carriage rides, more. FMI: 778-6960.

KIDS' CHRISTMAS PARTY — 1-3 pm, Oquossoc Fire Station #2. Santa & elves, gifts ages infant-grade 5, kids' craft table, refreshments.

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

SUNDAY, DEC 14

SENIORS' CHRISTMAS DINNER — sign-in 11:30-12:30, dinner 12:30 pm, Stratton Elementary School. Lions Club sponsor. FMI: 246-3129, 246-2621.

SUNDAY, DEC 21

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

MONDAY, DEC 22 KINGFIELD CHRISTMAS SHOW — 6:30 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. Various kids' performances.