Olde Redding Faire 2017 Edition!

The Faire will run Friday, September 22, 5-8pm and Saturday, September 23, 10am-2pm.

While we enjoy the last weeks of the summer, let’s turn our thoughts to the Faire. We need YOUR donations of goods and time to make this another successful event. Remember, this is not only a fundraiser for FCCR and the community at large, but also a major fellowship event for the church and its friends. So, roll up your sleeves and join your neighbors in creating another joyous Olde Redding Faire!

Not sure how to help? See below or contact Betsy Schneider at betsyschneider7@gmail.com

Tables will need to be set-up on the Sunday before the Faire, September 17 th after church, allowing time to go home, change clothes, and find your work gloves. And remember to return on Saturday, September 23 rd by 2pm to break down the Tables and booths. It is miraculous how much happens in a short amount of time. Come be part of the miracle. Contact Jim at jcmaitland7@gmail.com or Craig at vickerycs@aol.com . Facades Set-up and take down …need one tall person to help! Get in touch with Kathy Guyott to arrange a convenient day and time at k61guyott@gmail.com .

The Friday Night Deli will need a cashier, a couple of people to serve food and a couple to clean up. Clean up help is crucial after the staff has been on their feet most of the day, preparing and serving food. As is usually the case, one or two people can make a huge difference. Judy Austin at childcornr@aol.com

The Bake Table can sell anything you give them! Bake cookies, squares, pies, breads, cupcakes, etc. A list of ingredients must accompany the baked goods. For questions, please call Debbie at  781-942-3729 .

The Picnic Basket is in need of: ~ Help soliciting donations of food product to minimize expenses and maximize profit ~ Shopping assistance during the week before the fair ~ Servers 11-1, 12-2 on Saturday ~ Cashier help 11-1, 12-2 on Saturday Contact Diane at dew145@comcast.net or Betsy at egconnor@yahoo.com The White Elephant welcomes the usual items but no large furniture, TV's, computers or white goods.  Set up workers are welcome all week before the fair and in shifts during the fair. Please contact Joan at jrjak68@hotmail.com The Toy Room always seeks more toys, games & puzzles! We can also use volunteer to help sort and set-up prior to the Faire; and sales help during the fair. Call or text Kathleen Taylor @  781-771-1941.

The Farm Stand needs people to make jams and apple butter to sell. If anyone wants to give indoor plants to sell or to start some from cuttings, this is a good time to do that. We will not have candy apples again. We need people to go on Thursday, September 21st to get the mums, gourds, etc. in Billerica. We also want to borrow a kitchen scale to weigh cheese. Mary Ann Higgins at mahiggins5@gmail.com

The Silent Auction needs donations! We welcome gift certificates, homemade or newly bought items, and service donations such as babysitting, organizing services, and baked- or cooked-to order offerings. We also need 2-3 people to help with close out when we finish the auction from 1-2 pm. Contact Julie Redard at jdredard2@gmail.com

Looking for donations of Jewelry.  Why not clean out your old and get ready for some new items! There is always SOMETHING that will strike your fancy and your pocketbook will not be stressed! We also need workers for shifts on Friday night and Saturday. Call Beverly Cook 978-394-1079 or Sharon Ofenstein 978-433-3120.   Seeking help for the Midway Arcade ! Same great games and prizes, new location near the food and fun downstairs! We need adults for cashier and prize table, youth and kids to oversee the games and fun. We'd like to run the Midway both Friday night and Saturday and need your help to make it happen. Contact Vern Imrich  vimrich@gmail.com .   Although not a glamorous activity, Clean Up during and after the Faire always requires a dedicated group of participants. Keeping the area clean in general, and making sure that all of the tables and areas are clean and presentable is a constant challenge. No experience is necessary! As the saying goes, many hands make for light work – so roll up your sleeves and consider being part of the cleanup staff. It’s a great way to “get your feet wet” for your first Faire experience! Get in touch with Mark at johnsonmoe@verizon.net

The Book Barn will be sorting donated books all week before the Faire. Areas in the alcove of Pilgrim Hall will be labelled by category to help you sort. Come by any time, or contact Betsy if you want to work together. Also, please consider volunteering an hour to two during the Faire to allow Betsy and Jim to take a break.  Betsyschneider7@gmail.com or jcmaitland7@gmail.com

The Faire is always happy to be able to offer local Crafters the chance to display and sell their wares. If you are, or know of, an artisan who might be interested, please have them contact Christine Hylan for complete information at clhylan@verizon.net.

Carrying on the tradition of Mrs. Steele’s and (Rev. Kidd’s) Fried Dough , we need someone willing to learn the craft of preparing and presenting this Faire staple. If you are interested in learning the secret recipe and helping to pass on this FCCR tradition, please contact Craig at craig.taylor@wellsfargo.com