Pick up a stack of flyers from the Parish Hall and post around town. Or download one here.
Please click any of the links below to learn more details about the fair, donation details and opportunities for you to contribute in areas of specific need. Working on the Fair becomes good times spent with friends old and new.
Discover the wisdom, humor, and many talents in our church, and we hope you won’t be shy in sharing yours.
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Calling all readers! Fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and children's books donations are all welcomed, neatly stacked at the end of the classroom hall. No CDs, VHS, vinyl records, or textbooks! Questions? Contact Kathy or Don Copson. We need many book elves the week before the Fair to help alphabetize and sort. They lovingly uphold the Plymouth Church tradition of having an orderly Book Shop.
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Our comfy Youth Room becomes a Children’s Library and Reading Room and maybe a Sing-a-Long space again on Fair Day.
Questions? Contact Kathy or Don Copson.
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Dust off and drop off clean donations in the Pre-K classroom, opposite Greg's Office. 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, gadgets, 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 all small furniture, and bulky sporting or camping equipment at home until Sunday October 19th when we can begin setting up in the Parish Hall and outside under a carport.
If you have any questions, contact Dawn Geiser, Glenn Pruszinski, or Leona Dalton.
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All those toys, games and puzzles (you) and your kids have outgrown? They could bring another child all the fun they brought to you! Make it a family project to clean out rooms and closets to help make room for all the things you'll find at the Fair! If you have any questions, contact Jaime Prince or Alison Simons.
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Play time! Al Rapoza and team offer traditional games such as ring toss and corn hole, and maybe a few unique ones that only creative minds can make happen.
Can you lend some talent or spunk to this part of our Fair?
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It’s not too early to sort through your collection and bring in donations. Wrap your pieces in paper and secure in an envelope, and pass through the Office Door mail slot.
Talk with Laraine Snooks or Jane Fadden about helping out during Fair setup week or at the Fair.
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Donations needed! Cute, hilarious, or spooky, all sizes, clean and in good condition please. Bring them down to the back half of the Nursery where you will hopefully see a pile. If you have any questions, Mattie Schadt is your character to ask.
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We are accepting donations in the back half of the Nursery. Clean and ‘like new’ Christmas Decorations, ornaments, and knickknacks only please. Contact Cathy Allen for any questions.
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Mmm, fresh popped for you by Robyne Jerome and Nancy Miskowiec.
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Donate your crafts and your talents! Talk to Shari Van Hook or Elizabeth Tustian about potential donations. Ask them about a crafters gathering to share ideas, swap fabrics, or get a sneak peek at some of the Fair Crafts in the works.
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Meg Doucette leads a vibrant and loving Kitchen Crew, making sandwiches, fruit bowls to keep our shoppers and workers fortified on the big day. Jerry makes Chowder, Jodie makes Bisque and Joe makes Chili, something for everyone. Reach out to Meg to join the team.
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We’re excited to offer a classic favorite: homemade fudge! To make it a success, we’re looking for volunteers to make at least one batch of fudge (or more, if you're feeling ambitious!) to sell at the fair. Use your favorite recipe or let Maureen Crocker know if you'd like one—we’ve got plenty of easy, delicious options! Get creative – look for unique flavors.
Please use an 8x8 pan for each batch, cut the fudge into 6 equal pieces, wrap each piece in plastic wrap and place in the provided candy box. Please label the type of fudge. Maureen will have boxes available at the church within the next couple of weeks.
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Bakers of Plymouth church, please don’t put away your ingredients and baking supplies! The Bake Shoppe would love to have your delicious homemade breads, pies cupcakes, bars, cookies, brownies and other fun snack items for our table. Please package all items in bags, on plates or in boxes of 2, 4, 6 or a dozen and label any allergen ingredients. It helps to have items visible so please package in plastic wrap, plastic bags, or boxes with a window. Stay tuned for more details on Apple Pie making night!
Please drop off baked goods to the church kitchen by Friday, October 24th at 3 pm to give ample time for pricing. We could use some extra hands on Friday afternoon and evening to help sort, price, and display baked goods. Any questions, please contact Beth Marascio & Sydney Turner
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Scout Troop #12 recently celebrated 100 years of scouting here at Plymouth Church. For ten plus years and counting, Steve Geiser leads the troop to provide high quality hot dogs with all the fixings, served in delicious buttered Framingham Baking Company donated rolls. Troop 12 handles this Fair tradition as an annual service to their host Church.
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This well tuned operation is now managed by our Treasurer Kathy Copson. There are sit down jobs for counting money, and there are ‘Runners’ who collect money throughout the day to be counted by the team. The Treasury needs counters, runners, and credit card cashiers.
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A few strong backed folk meet the week before the Fair to put up car ports and move tables. Early on Fair day they set up Pop-up tents and tables and chairs for outside eating. They also break down after the Fair. Can you help here? Contact Sandy Clarke to coordinate!
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At 2 pm closing time on Fair Day, take leftovers to the dumpster or Savers and other warehouses.
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(2 pm after the fair)
Pack up boxes, vacuum, take down and move tables. We need fresh legs to help with these tasks.
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We will need lots of hands to help the Fall Fair flourish! You can click the links below to find out how else you can help.
Donations are now welcomed:
Mon-Fri 9am-12Noon, or bring with you on Sunday mornings
Click here for donation dos and don’ts.
Christmas, and Costumes: down the hall to the back half of the Nursery, last classroom door on the left
White Elephants: small classroom opposite Greg's office
Books: on tables at the end of classroom hallway
Jewelry: drop off at office or use office mail slot
Saturday, October 4 - City of Framingham welcomes the Plymouth Church Cookie Walk to its 325th Festival Celebration on the Common
Our Cookie Walk this year will be on the Common as our contribution to the city-wide celebration! Our fearless leader needs your help baking up a few dozen smallish, sturdy cookies, or helping out that day on the Common.
October 19-24 (Sunday - Friday): Fair Prep Week
The annual Fall Fair is a major fundraiser for Plymouth Church and a community-wide event that brings us all together in great spirit. It’s a ton of work and an equal amount of fun. We have hosted the Fair for over 50 years. What started as a Crafts Boutique has evolved into something uniquely ours, with a strong and loyal local following.
There is a perfect task or place for everyone to get connected and join in the fun. Whether you are sorting donations, making displays, moving tables, creating games, baking, or doing any one of the other many tasks, your contributions are critical to our success.