Weekend brings special events to St. Stephen’s

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church presents two special events this weekend.

All proceeds will go toward the reconstruction fund to pay for the repairs to the sanctuary, following the Aug. 23, 2011 earthquake.

Saturday: All children are invited to join from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for "Christmas at St. Nick's Workshop." Advance tickets are $15 per child or $12.50 for two or more children. Tickets at the door are $20 each.

Children will learn how to make a gingerbread house and will be able to take it home, make ornaments, shop in St. Nick's gift shop for their parents and learn who St. Nick is and how Christmas came about. They will also get a complimentary photo with St. Nick himself.

Sunday: There will be a Christmas concert, with trained vocalist Mary-Caroline Matricardi, accompanied by Judy Maxfield. There will be an early reception from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 per person or $40 per couple. All tickets at the door are $30 each.

Please call the parish office at 825-8786 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to purchase advance tickets for either or both of these events.