MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church would like to announce its schedule of events for the Christmas season. On Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. they will be hosting a Community Christmas Singspiration. The public is invited to attend and enjoy light refreshments following.
On Sunday, Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m., the Sunday School will be presenting their annual Christmas program. Attendees will enjoy songs, readings, skits and munchies! During the morning worship service at 10:45 a.m., the choir will be presenting “O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.”
The church will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Jennifer Steeves, Brooke Lavway, Tina Tompkins, Alex Bard, Marriane Lafland, Kevin Michaud, Kelsey Steeves, Jay C. Brewer and Dawn Kenney.
Mapleton Daze needs you!
The Mapleton Daze Committee is in full swing getting preparations in order for the 25th Mapleton Daze event. We have lots of big ideas and events in the works, but we cannot do it by ourselves, so we are currently seeking members to join and help in advertising, activities, fund-raising and the parade.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Mapleton Lions Hall at 6 p.m. You don’t have to be a resident of Mapleton, Castle Hill or Chapman to attend Mapleton Daze; it is for everyone, young and old! Can’t get out to help? Monetary donations are welcome. Every helping hand and every dollar donated will make this 25th Mapleton Daze a success. Please help us continue this annual tradition. Contact Chantelle Chasse at 551-2290 with any questions. Check us out on Facebook.
Donations needed
The tri-community of Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill, in conjunction with the Town Office, is collecting items for local families this holiday season. According to Deputy Town Clerk Sue Skidgell, officials are collecting items with a “night-night” theme in mind. Donations of pillowcases have already been made, so other items to complete the gift baskets are needed. Suggestions include pillows, toothbrushes, toothpaste, children’s pajamas (size 12 months to size 10), books, small cuddle blankets/quilts, as well as wrapping paper and large gift bags. Donations can be dropped off at the Town Office by Friday, Dec. 14.
In addition to what the community members donate for the “night-night” baskets, towns will also receive some donations from the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Towns receiving toys sort donations by age and gender. Boxes are then filled for the local families in need. If any family has a need, they should contact the Mapleton Town Office by Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115 or by e-mailing jbuzza@ainop.com.
