Organizer Randy Kluj of American Legion Post 41 of Milo reports doors open at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Bangor Civic Center for the public kickoff of the Wreaths Across America project.

The public is invited and there is no admission charge.

Maj. Gen. John Libby, adjutant general of the Maine Army National Guard, will be the keynote speaker for the event that begins with a Post 41 POW-MIA Ceremony, Kluj said.

Project founders Morrill and Karen Worcester of Worcester Wreath Co. in Harrington are expected to attend “with their caravan of trucks headed to Arlington National Cemetery,” Kluj added.

Units of the Maine Air National Guard will post the colors; Stephanie Gillis will direct the musical entertainment by Milo area school students; and a veteran’s recognition parade will include representatives of participating organizations.

Kluj, whose son is a pilot in Iraq, said doughnuts, coffee and refreshments will be on sale and that more information is available by calling him at 943-5509.

After the ceremony at Bangor Civic Center, the Wreaths Across America convoy will make its way to Hermon for a Holiday Ceremonial Service at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial located in front of Hermon Elementary School on Billings Road.

Chief Chris Bowers, with the JROTC program, said several wreaths will be unloaded for local veterans’ graves, one special wreath will be unloaded for the new memorial and, for the first time, the flags will be raised at this Veterans Memorial site.

Bowers suggests anyone planning to attend this ceremony arrive early enough to secure adequate parking.

After this ceremony, the Wreaths Across America convoy will continue its journey to its final destination at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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Alicia Woodward invites you to the Milbridge-Wyman United Methodist Church craft fair, bake sale and luncheon, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Saturday, Dec. 5) at the Milbridge Thursday Club on Main Street in Milbridge.

Luncheon begins at 11 a.m.

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Cynthia Jennings reminds readers that the Old Town Public Library and The River Coalition will hold a Holiday Hullabaloo Celebration 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the library, and a tree-lighting ceremony and holiday program at 5:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Old Town.

Next is a holiday tea 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the delightfully decorated library, featuring carols by Port of Call and the Holiday Hullabaloo gift baskets raffle at 2:30 p.m.

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Outreach team leader Paula Baines invites you to the Purses with Purpose & Holiday Baked Goods Sale 10 a.m.-noon, today, at St. James’ Episcopal Church on the corner of Main and Center streets, Old Town.

The sale features $1, $5, $10 and $20 “purse tables,” and the purse sale benefits the Book Angels literacy project of the MAPS StepUP Shelter in Bangor.

Bake sale proceeds support St. James’ outreach ministries.

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Proceeds from the Dr. Mary Cushman Circle Holly Berry Fair benefit several organizations such as Hospice of Hancock County, H.O.M.E., Doctors Without Borders, The Next Step Domestic Violence Project and Hancock County Habitat for Humanity, reports Gene Bland.

The fair is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, at Trinitarian Congregational Parish, Main Street in Castine.

Works by local artists, homemade foods and candies, and a luncheon, are included.

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Master Maine Guide Randy Spencer will sign copies of his book “Where Cool Waters Flow: Four Season with a Master Maine Guide,” 2-5 p.m. today at the Calais Bookshop, 405 Main St.

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Sonia Erskine reports the Dixmont United Methodist Church 21st annual turkey pie supper is 4:30-6:30 p.m. today at Dixmont Snowmobile Clubhouse.

Admission is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children under 12, free for children under 5.

Pies may be purchased for $11 each.

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Maine singer-songwriter David Dodson headlines the next East Sangerville Grange Coffee House at 7 tonight at the Grange.

Admission is $12 at the door.

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Beth Israel Sisterhood invites the public to its annual holiday craft fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at 144 York St. in Bangor.

Crafts, jewelry and a variety of gift items, including artwork, will be available.

Lunch at the cafe features falafel with salad, haddock sandwiches, potato pancakes, pizza and dessert.

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Nancy Herr reports the Ruggles House Society fifth annual Christmas tea and holiday sale is 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at 146 Main St. in Columbia Falls.

Admission for the tea is $3.

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Conductor Joshua Schmersal and Bangor Community Chorus invite you to its 40th anniversary holiday concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex St., Bangor.

The concert is free, but donations are appreciated and refreshments will be served.

Accompanied by Colin Graebert, the mixed chorus has prepared “a dynamic concert featuring selected music of performances past,” reports member Carolyn McKinnon.

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Becky Ames of Simpson Memorial Library, and members of Carmel Historical Society, invite you to the community tree lighting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at 8 Plymouth Road, Carmel.

Activities include caroling, a luminary walk to the Paul Haskell House to view the miniature Carmel village, and refreshments.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; javerill@bangordailynews.net; 990-8288.