The evenings are drawing in and all over Maine, craftspeople and artists are preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year. As in previous years, a number of them will join the crafters of St. Patrick Church, Newcastle, on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the St. Patrick Church Christmas Fair. They join us because so many shoppers come each year looking for the opportunity to choose from the wide array of unique and delightful items in all price ranges that make perfect Christmas gifts. This year there will be new crafters and some favorites from previous years. This year’s fair will again be held in Cheverus Hall.

The talented crafters of St. Patrick’s Shamrocks have been busy designing and creating some unique and fanciful items that can be used to decorate your home for the Christmas season. Stop by the “From Our Hands” table and see some amazing items that use the abundant harvest of natural materials available in this area.

We are pleased to announce the Shamrock Café will open for lunch again this year. Make plans to stop by our famous “From Our Ovens” bake table, which will be stocked with homemade treats that will delight you, your family and your guests. As always, there is no fee to attend and all adult guests will receive a free raffle ticket for our special Thanksgiving Raffle Basket.

This year continues our tradition of having a variety of crafters displaying their unique and creative items for sale. This is a wonderful opportunity to find that gift for a special person.

Cheverus Hall is at the church, 380 Academy Hill Road.