A huge Thank You to all Fair Chairs and workers for their hard work and energy in making last Saturday a great success, with a wide variety of venues, foods and activities. It’s always a challenge to pull off the many venues with our limited ‘work’ force but we again came through with flying colors! Our guests complimented us on our hospitality, the beauty of our church, and the warmth of our welcome.

Al’s Hubcap sales are ongoing since most of us didn’t get a chance on Fair Day to pick one out. If you missed the story of Henrietta Hubcap, be sure to check it out in front of Plymouth House Nursery School.

 

 FALL FAIR 2024 DETAILS

White Elephant Sale

We are accepting donations in August. Dust off and drop off in the Pre-K classroom, opposite Greg's Office. Did it bring your home joy? If it is clean and and in good condition it canbring someone else joy! This is one of our biggest attractions. People stand in line each year to shop our wild and wonderful assortment of kitchen and household goods, small appliances, linens, decorations, camping and sports equipment and sometimes musical instruments! 

Note: White Elephants cannot accept old electronics, computers, skis, thermometers, or light bulbs. No kitchen appliances bigger than a microwave are acceptable; no furniture that will not fit in an SUV or minivan. Please hold small furniture, bulky sporting and camping equipment at home until September 25th when we can begin setting up outside. 

If you have any questions, contact Dawn Geiser, Glenn Pruszinski, or Leona Dalton.

Kid’s White Elephant Sale

All those toys, games and puzzles (you) and your kids have outgrown? They could bring another child all the fun they brought to you! Parents, this is a great opportunity to teach your children the value of sharing. Make it a family day to clean your rooms. (It'll help you make room for all the things you'll find at the Fair! If you have any questions, contact Jaime Prince.

Luncheonette

Our Luncheonette offers delicious homemade sandwiches, soup, chili, and apple pie (by the slice) to fortify Fair-goers and workers so they may take advantage of all that our Fair has to offer without hunger pains! Many hands make light work when you join this crew in the awesome Parish Hall Kitchen. They start early on Fair day to prepare wonderful things for us to eat. Don’t miss Jerry’s awesome Chowder and Joe’s Chili. Contacts: Meg Doucette, Ruth Griffin, Jody Comley

Bake Shoppe, Cookie Walk, Luncheonette, & Popcorn

It may be too hot to bake in August, but it’s not too soon to stock up on supplies. We need dozens and dozens of cookies, as well as all sorts of baked goods to sell throughout the day. Stay tuned for more information regarding Apple Pie making night, Cookie Walk cookies (yup, they walk!), Bake Shoppe requests, and Luncheonette details. 

Hungry now? Contact Beth Marascio & Sydney Turner for Bake Shop, Jessica Coache for Cookie Walk, Meg Doucette for Luncheonette, and Robyne J and Nancy M for Popcorn. 

Jewelry

It’s not too early to sort through your collection and bring in donations. When ready, wrap your pieces and secure in an envelope, and pass through the Office Door mail slot. If any questions, contact Laraine Snooks or Jane Fadden. 

Crafts and Gifts Shop

We sell a variety of home and hand made crafts made by your church friends, that are perfect for gifting, either to yourself or any other special person! Gift Baskets exquisitely created by Judy Gatlin and friends. We welcome your talents, contact Elizabeth Tustian with any questions.

Costume Shop

We are accepting hilarious and spooky costumes - clean and in good condition - in the Pre-K classroom with the White Elephants. Please label your donations clearly, so we know it's Costumes. If you have any questions, contact Mattiew Schadt.

Christmas Shop

Just hear those sleigh bells ringing! A whole room of Christmas! We are accepting donations - in the Pre-K classroom with the White Elephants. Please label your donations clearly, so we know it's Christmas. Decorations, ornaments, knickknacks and winter décor are all welcome. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Allen.

Books

We are accepting book donations in August! Neatly stack books at the end of the classroom hall. No CDs, VHS, vinyl, or textbooks. Fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and children's books are all appreciated! If you have any questions, contact Kathy and Don Copson. They have lovingly managed the Book Store for many years and are looking for two interested book lover trainees to take over the reins next year.

Children's Books

Children’s and Young Adult books your family has outgrown are bound to be loved by another. Our book sales have supported many teachers and classrooms with our past family favorites. Dust off your donations and stack them on or under the tables at the very end of the classroom hallway (starting Sunday, July 30).

Not yet committed to a Room? Curious about how to help out?

Some specific jobs we are looking to fill now include:

  • Kids Games: Al needs lots of helpers to keep our youngest guests happy throughout the day.

  • Sign Poster: assisting with placement of and retrieval of lawn signs 

  • Fudge Manager: make fudge and help secure other donations of various flavors.

  • Face Painting (10-12pm Saturday): face painting, specifically for our youngest shoppers

  • Break-down/Clean-up Team (2pm Saturday): pack up boxes, vacuum, take down tables.

  • Drivers (2pm-4pm Saturday): take leftovers to Savers and other warehouses.

  • Set-up (Friday night 9/27): help set up Bake Shoppe, Fudge and Cookie Walk. 

  • Cashiers and Treasury: Collect the money! (Training included, cookies possible) 

  • Book Sorters (need throughout the week leading up to Fair Day)

  • Fair Greeters