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A special holiday supplement to the Castine Patriot, Island Ad-Vantages and The Weekly Packet. Also online at penobscotbaypress.com. November 15, 2012 A guide to help make the holidays special for your family and your community Creating holiday table centerpieces Craft fairs—one way to shop local Harry Kaiserian’s holiday food and entertaining Tips for a stress-free holiday Local events Featuring P enobscot Bay P ress Community Information Services H o l i d a y E n t e r t a i n m e n t

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A special holiday supplement to the Castine Patriot, Island Ad-Vantages and The Weekly Packet.

Also online at penobscotbaypress.com.November 15, 2012

A guide to help make the holidays specialfor your family and your community

Creating holiday tablecenterpieces

Craft fairs—one way to shoplocal

Harry Kaiserian’s holiday foodand entertaining

Tips for a stress-free holidayLocal events

Featuring

Penobscot Bay PressCommunity Information Services

Holiday Entertainment

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A meal shared draws friends and neighbors together Break bread with your neighbors—or turn it

into stuffing for a community dinner… becausehelping cook, bake and set up, serve and clean upfor a meal open to all fills the belly and warmsthe soul.

In Penobscot, the annual Town ThanksgivingDinner is open to all. Held at the MethodistChurch, past years have seen over one hundredpeople gathered at long tables that are quicklyladen with food. With many volunteers helpingto prepare food and clear tables, members oflocal Cub Scout Pack #83 help to serve.“Everyone pitches right in,” said volunteerBarbara Moody.

This free community meal is served on

Thanksgiving Day at noon, with many residentsof the Penobscot Nursing Home sharing the foodand companionship—and the work. On the daybefore, residents, volunteers and Moody peel allthe vegetables in preparation for the great meal.

At the Island Nursing Home in Deer Isle,family members of residents are invited to sharea Thanksgiving dinner. “Some people don’t havefamily and we find the closest person we can toinvite,” said INH staffer Beth McKay. “Wespread out…to give people more privatesettings.” Dinner is served at 12 p.m., with asecond seating at 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. Thenursing home also puts on a Christmas Eve

dinner, with musical entertainment and refresh-ments at 2 p.m.

In Stonington, the Island CommunityCenter, with the help of the “Turkey Drive”folks, have taken over Sylvia Tate’s “deliverydinner” of a traditional turkey dinner with all thetrimmings. This dinner is available to anyonewho wants or needs a warm meal onThanksgiving. Leslie McDonald-Rice, one of theorganizers, said many volunteers come togetherto cook food and deliver it on Thanksgiving Dayaround noon. Anyone who would like to be onthe list for a delivery can contact Pat Gross at theICC at 367-2735. Those who want to volunteerto help with the dinner can call Leslie at 610-2224.

In Blue Hill, the local “soup kitchen” is TheSimmering Pot, started in 2009 to provide aweekly free community meal at the First

Congregational Church of Blue Hill on MainStreet. Donations are gladly accepted but notexpected.

“We’re trying to provide a place in thecommunity for anyone who wants to have ameal out with others,” said volunteer MaryHildebrand of Surry. Paula Mrozicki is the leadcook, with “a pretty good group of volunteers,”Hildebrand said. “It’s something people who dothe cooking really enjoy.”

From 100 to 150 people attend each Mondayafternoon from 2:30 to 6 p.m., where a typicalmeal “is usually soup,” said Hildebrand, withlocal farmers contributing ingredients. Bread,cheese and fruit round out the menu.

The Simmering Pot sticks to its Mondayschedule during the holiday season, but is closedon Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, andNew Year’s Eve.

The Island Nursing Home welcomes friends and family to share a Christmas Eve dinner. In2011, food, company and song marked the special occasion. Photo courtesy of Island Nursing Home

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From finger food to drinks…the cocktail party by Harry Kaiserian

Our theme for this year’s holiday issuerecipes is “The Cocktail Party.” Whether it’sThanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, theSuper Bowl or, in the case of Berna and I,our 50th wedding anniversary, a cocktail liessomewhere in your future. You don’t dococktail parties? No problem, here are somefun, quirky but delicious recipes. One note ofcaution though: If you do them all at once,it’s a cocktail party. You might also note that“cocktails” are no longer a necessary part ofa “cocktail party.” And you can sleep easilyby merely serving wine or any assortment ofalcoholic beverages or, for that matter, noalcohol at all; merely substitute a non-alco-holic punch or mulled apple cider.

Now, start your planning process. The firstand most obvious question is how manyguests (diners) will there be? Then figure ontwo to three (or even four) pieces of eachhors d’oeuvre per person. The more horsd’oeuvre selections there are the fewer thenumber of pieces per person you will need;fewer selections will mean more pieces perperson. The next question is whether youwill go “heavy” or “light.” (In Hawaii theysay heavy pu-pus or light pu-pus.) The ideais whether or not you expect your guests tohave a complete meal after your party. It is anice touch in your invites to indicate whatthey can expect.

With that said, let me throw out a fewrecipes for your consideration. I start with

some alternative beverage choices andfollow up with several hors d’oeuvresrecipes. Finally, there are two recipes that,when added to the above, very easily takeyour cocktail party from light to heavy.

I start with my all time favorite beverage:Sangria is essentially a wine cooler madewith fruit, wine, brandy and soda. Whatfollows is a no-fail recipe but for heaven’ssake don’t be a slave to the proportions.They are intended to be guidelines only.And, please, don’t use an expensive redwine—the cheaper, the better!

Harry’s Sangria1 bottle inexpensive red (or rosè) wine

1⁄2-cup inexpensive brandy1-cup orange juice1⁄2-cup grenadine

1 orange1 lemon

1 liter bottle 7-Up

1. Mix the wine, brandy, orange juice andgrenadine in a punch bowl or large pitcher.Berna used to make syrup from the blackber-ries in our yard and we preferred this to thegrenadine when it was available (almost anyfruit flavored syrup will do just fine). Youcan also substitute simple syrup for thegrenadine.

2. Cut several thin slices from the centersof the orange and the lemon and add to thewine mixture. Squeeze the juice from the end

pieces of the fruit into the wine and discardthe rind. Now, get creative: add sliced fruit(or don’t, as you wish) according to theseason. Peaches and plums are my personalfavorites but pears and apples are nice also.Simply cut the fruit into bite-sized piecesand add to the mix. P.S. The fruit that is leftover in the bottom of the bowl is just greatfor breakfast or lunch the next day (youreally don’t need to serve it to your guests).

3. At this point you can let everything justsit until your guests arrive. I normally makethe sangria whenever it’s convenient to theother dinner preparations. The importantthing is not to add the soda or ice until youare ready to serve it.

4. Add the 7-Up. The Spanish use plainclub soda which results in a beverage that isnot as sweet. Also, where I use a 1-to-1 ratioof wine and soda they generally use less soda(half as much). Finally, add lots of ice andsip the heat away.

Note: If you use anything but the eye thatGod gave you to measure quantities in thisrecipe, you’re a woos!

An alternative non-alcoholic punch comesto us from the good folks at Ocean Spray,Inc., the cranberry people. Make a pot, keepit warm on the back burner of your stove.

Hot Mulled Cranberry Punch1 quart of cranberry juice

1 can frozen pink lemonade, undiluted 1 cup grape juice1 1/2 cups water

2 cinnamon sticks10 whole cloves

1 lemon cut into thin slices

1. Combine all of the ingredients and bringto a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer for anadditional 10 minutes. That’s it!

2. The recipe nicely serves 8 but feel freeto double or even triple it to suit your wants.You need only add one cinnamon stick andfive additional cloves for each additionalrecipe portion.

On to the hors d’oeuvrestable…

Some are served hot, some are prepared wayahead and some simply need a last minute stintin the oven or microwave. A vegetable platterwith dip of choice is almost a must for the dietconscious. You can also opt for a cheese platter,but I would recommend blocks of yourfavorites as opposed to bite-sized stuff that willchallenge you with the handling of the left-overs. A cheddar, a mild blue-veined cheese,and a soft cheese such as brie are good. Don’tforget crackers or thinly sliced baguette if youdo go the cheese route.

The remaining recipes are merely sugges-tions and are included because they are differentfrom the usual cocktail party fare. Pick andchoose, add your favorite recipes and go for it.I start with my favorite of favorites.

Tomato Bruschetta ala Toscana1 pound of vine-ripened tomatoes2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

small handful fresh basil, chopped1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt1-cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 loaf country style, crusty bread (i.e.baguette)

1. Cut out the stem end of the tomatoes andthen cut a shallow “X” at the other end.Immerse in boiling water for about a minutethen plunge into cold water to stop the cookingprocess. Peel the tomatoes, slice into wedges,remove the seeds and chop the tomato flesh intosmall dice. Place in a small bowl.

2. Add the remaining ingredients with theexception of the bread and let marinate at roomtemperature for about 2 hours.

3. Slice the bread into 3/4 inch slices. If theloaf has a very large diameter, you might wantto cut each slice into two or even three pieces.Large pieces are difficult to handle and one justdoes not eat bruschetta with a knife and fork—hands only. Just before serving, toast the breadon both sides under the broiler.

4. Now you have two options. You can servethe slices and the tomato mix separately and leteach diner assemble their own—family style.Or, top each slice with some of the tomato(enough to cover the surface of the toast) andserve immediately.

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8 ounces of cream cheese, softened1⁄2-cup mango chutney, chopped

1 teaspoon curry powder1⁄4 teaspoon mustard powder

1/3 medium-sized red onion, minced finetoasted slivered almonds (optional)

1 English or European style cucumber

1. Mix together all of the ingredients

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Continued from page 3except for the almonds and cucumber. Let sitfor 30 minutes or so for the flavors to blend.

2. Lightly toast the almonds. Slice thecucumber into 1/4-inch rounds.

3. Mound a heaping teaspoon full ofspread on each cucumber slice and keepchilled till ready to serve. Just beforeserving, garnish with an almond sliver.

4. Alternatively, you can serve this onyour favorite cracker, but do stay away fromstrongly flavored ones because you certainlydon’t want to detract from the flavors of thisspread.

Chili con Queso Anon1 small onion

1 tomato1/2 small can of jalapeno peppers1 small can Pet evaporated milk1 small package Velveeta cheese

salt & pepper

1. Mince onion, tomato and peppers andsaute until tender.

2. Add the milk and salt & pepper to taste.Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add the cheese, a little at a time, andcook while stirring until it is melted.

4. Keep warm and serve with Fritos ornacho chips. It’s fantastic! Alternatively,serve cold as a spread.

Bread Sticks à la Seiler’sThis following was traditionally servedat the Maine Maritime Academy’s

annual Christmas open houses and waspassed on by the Seiler’s kitchen crew.

1 package grissini (bread sticks)1 pound thin sliced bacon

brown sugar

1. Grissini is a special type of bread stickin that it is thin. Knorr’s is one popular brandbut any thin bread stick will do; the thinner,the better.

2. Twist a piece of bacon around a breadstick leaving an inch or so at each hand for ahandle.

3. Roll the wrapped bread stick in brownsugar (approximately 1/2 teaspoon per stick)and then cut each stick in half.

4. Bake in a roasting pan for 8 minutes ina 300º F oven and serve hot.

For larger appetites…Last, but not least, two recipes that will

elevate your festivities from light to heavyhors d’oeuvres. The first, a soup, and then adessert. You should serve the soup in mugsand will need a separate small plate for thedessert.

Harry’s MinestroneThe quantities are not sacred, so don’t

be a slave to them. If you like peas orwhatever, add more. Clean out thatrefrigerator (that’s what we did and thatis what “soup” is really all about).

2 small cans white (navy) beans1/2 cup olive oil

1 can peas, or one cup fresh/frozen2-3 carrots, diced

2 leeks, minced (optional)

2 stalks celery, diced1 medium onion, diced

2 cans chopped tomatoes4 cans chicken or vegetable stock

4-5 cloves garlic, minced2-3 tablespoons minced basil

1 package, frozen or fresh spinach,chopped

ditalini macaroni or rice, or elbows2 cups cooked chicken (optional)

salt & pepper to taste

1. Sauté the leeks, onions and garlic in theoil until soft but not browned. Add all of theveggies and the stock. Rinse out the stockcans and add this liquid to the pot. Makes alot of soup. Drain and rinse the beans beforeadding to soup but do not drain the peas andtomatoes. Simmer for about an hour to thor-oughly cook veggies and blend flavors. Beprepared to add water if it is too thick.

2. Two options: if you are going to serveall of this at once, add 1/2 pound of pasta or1 cup of rice 15 minutes before serving. Ifyou are going to eat it over several days (itfreezes well), add the pasta or rice as you eatit, adding just enough for however manyportions you will be making. You mightwant to cook the rice/pasta separately andadd at the last minute.

3. Tear the chicken into bite-sized piecesand add to the hot soup just before serving.This simple little trick will keep it from over-cooking.

4. Minestrone is traditionally served with aspoonful or two of grated Parmesan orPecorino cheese and Italian bread.

5. For variety, you can add small meatballsor ravioli or both and make it a feast!

Finally, it would be nice to serve yourguests a sweet and, again, I resort to afavorite that rests on advance preparationand still qualifies as finger food.

For dessert, you’ve seen this one before,I’m sure, but it looks great on the table, bragsof seasonal ingredients and tastes wonderful.Oh yeah, you make it a day ahead.

Cranberry-Orange Mold1 envelope unflavored gelatin

2 6-ounce packages of strawberry gelatin3 medium oranges

1 pound of fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup chopped walnuts

1 1/2 cups sugar

1. Add the unflavored gelatin to two cupsof water and bring to a boil over mediumheat while stirring constantly.

2. Stir in the strawberry gelatin andcontinue to cook until it too is dissolved.

3. Remove from the heat and add threecups of cold water. Stir and refrigerate forabout one hour or until the mixture moundswhen dropped from a spoon.

4. Meanwhile, peel the oranges, makingsure to remove all of the white pith. Chopcoarsely.

5. Chop the cranberries. This is best donein a food processor with an on-off motion.Add the sugar to the cranberries and stir untilit is completely dissolved

6. When the gelatin is ready, fold in thefruit and the chopped nuts, mixing all well,and then pour into a 12-cup mold or Bundtpan. Cover and refrigerate for a least 3 hours.

7. Unmold by dipping the mold quickly (afew seconds) into some warm water andinverting on a platter.

From me and mine to you and yours, bestwishes for the happiest of holidays andfantastic new year.

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Buy localHandmade goods make unique giftsby Jessica Brophy

According to the National RetailFoundation, American adults are planning onspending an average of $548 apiece onholiday gifts for family and friends this year.

Imagine if a chunk of that was spentlocally, to artists, crafters, bakers andstudents, rather than on goods manufacturedoverseas.

One of the best ways to boost the localeconomy is to attend one of the manyholiday and craft fairs in our communities.After all, nothing says you care more thanwell-crafted handmade goods—and ourcommunities are full of talented crafters andartists.

“I’m a strong believer that somethinghomemade is something special,” saidcrafter Susan Scott, owner of Susie Q’s inStonington. “We have very talented peoplehere, who can make everything from mittensto pottery.”

Scott said it’s unfortunate that so fewproducts are made in the U.S. now.“Especially when there are an enormousnumber of talented people here,” shecontinued. She often sends her children—who live in California and Texas—hand-made gifts from Maine. “They like to have

gifts from where they are from,” she said. Kyra Alex, crafter and owner of Lily’s,

agrees there is something special abouthandmade and crafted goods.

“The connection between maker,purchaser and receiver is so real,” Alex said.“Quite a nice change from our out-of-touchways.”

Alex said the work of others inspires heras a crafter as well. “We are truly surroundedby a mecca of craftspeople and artists. Aconnection with them directly effects thequality of their livelihood and inspires morecreativity,” she said.

The craft fair “season” kicks off justbefore Thanksgiving, so avoid those BlackFriday crowds and instead start shopping onSaturday, November 17.

Some school fairs offer activities, gamesand excitement for children. Others have anassortment of homemade foods. Some havefine art while others offer home businesssales. The craft fairs listed below are just thetip of the iceberg; many local churches,organizations and groups hold their ownbazaars, fairs and special events. Check thecommunity calendar atpenobscotbaypress.com for more informa-tion.

Local Holiday Craft FairsSaturday, November 17

Sedgwick Elementary School’s holiday fairfrom 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Sedgwick, more than20 vendors will offer goods to the public. Raffletickets will be on sale for prizes that include a giftcard for kerosene or heating oil from WardwellOil. Another raffle will offer up a Thanksgivingbasket.

If that doesn’t pull you in, consider the conces-sion stand or book sale. Snow date is Sunday,November 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Proceeds benefit the playground fund.

Blue Hill Consolidated School’s craft fairfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BHCS’s annual fair is themajor fundraiser for the school’s Parent TeacherFriend Group. This year there will be hand crafts,knit goods, wreaths for sale and the ever-popularcake and pie walk. The sixth grade will also beselling refreshments to raise funds for theireighth-grade class trip.

Saturday, November 24Brooksville Community Center Holiday

Fair, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more than 17years this craft fair has offered homemade goodssuch as quilts, jellies and jams, soaps, woodensigns, and cards. The proceeds from the event are

usually reinvested in the center.Also on that Saturday is a special Holiday

Fair to benefit Relay for Life at the Deer Isle-Stonington High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Crafts, vendors, raffles, food, kid’s games willround out the event.

Friday, November 30The Bay School’s annual Winter Faire will

take place on Friday, November 30, from 6 to 9p.m. and on Saturday, December 1, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the school on South Street. EmlenHall will house the work of nearly 20 areavendors and artists along with Bay School Storeand a patisserie. Crafts, citrus sale, a silentauction and a farmers’ market entice shoppers tobuy local and handmade.

Brooksville Elementary School will hold itsannual holiday fair from 6 to 7 p.m. Everythingis made or run by students, and each classroomtakes on a task. Some artisan goods will be onsale to benefit the school and a cake walk will beits usual favorite.

Saturday, December 1The Bay School’s annual Winter Faire from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (see above).Holly Berry Fair at the Trinitarian Church in

Castine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Holly BerryFair offers Christmas crafts and gifts, food andfun.

Stonington Holiday Fair at the IslandCommunity Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morethan 30 tables of art, crafts, holiday decorations,books and food. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be onhand, and kids can decorate cookies.

The Brooklin Inn transforms itself into a BigBox Christmas Store from 1 to 4 p.m. Twenty-five local artisans will offer gifts for the holiday,with lunch available at the Inn and dinnerfollowing the event.

Thursday, December 6Penobscot Community School Holiday Fair

includes a dinner hosted by the eighth gradeclass. There will be student-made wreaths forsale, a craft table section and an indoor yard sale.For times, check the school’s newsletter.

Robin Byrne, of River Wind Woolies, turns recycled sweaters into arm warmers andwraps soap in felted wool that shrinks along with the soap, along with other felted woolcrafts at the 2011 Blue Hill Consolidated School craft fair. Photo by Anne Berleant

Shoppers and and crafters mingle at the 2011 Holly Berry Fair sponsored by the Dr.Mary Cushman Circle of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Photo by Anne Berleant

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Bring outdoor beauty in to dress up the holiday tableby Caroline Spear

The beauty of the outdoors brought insidewill grace any holiday table. One of thesimplest ways to do this is by making acenterpiece.

First, enjoy a walk outdoors while yougather the materials for the centerpiece. The

one pictured uses fir tips, an ornamentalcedar, and red berries or mussel shells todecorate around the candle—but be open toother materials that catch your eye. (Be sureto ask permission to gather on someoneelse’s property.)

Choose a bowl to hold the centerpiece and

place a piece of floral foam that has beensoaked in water and cut to size in the center.Anchor the candle in the center of the foam.

Begin by cutting the fir tips to size andinserting them in foam around the edge ofthe bowl. Continue to add layers of fir,topped with a layer of another evergreen (inthis case the cedar) as a top decorativeaccent.

Top everything off with something in adifferent color. The mussel shells shownwere simply laid on top of the greens aroundthe candle, while the berry branches wereinserted in the foam.

Caution: Never leave a lit candle unat-tended, and because this is live material, it’sespecially important to be sure the floralfoam does not dry out.

Gather evergreens and decorative items for your centerpiece. Photos by Caroline Spear

Whether sea shells or berries you may add thedecorative accents of your choice.

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Sharing the bounty—food, clothing and toy drivesby Jessica Brophy

In this season of giving, several area drivesgather food, clothing and toys for those inneed.

The Blue Hill Pentecostal Assembly onPleasant Street runs “Operation ChristmasChild” for needy children overseas.Shoeboxes packed with toys, school suppliesand hygiene items are accepted from 2 to 7p.m. November 15 and 16; from noon to 5p.m. on November 17; 1 to 5 p.m. onNovember 18 and 9 a.m. to noon onNovember 19. For more information, visitsamaritanspurse.org/occ.

The Christmas Angels program of theFirst Congregational Church of Blue Hillcollects winter clothing, children’s booksand stuffed animals in new condition fordistribution on the Blue Hill Peninsula andDeer Isle. They welcome cash donations,and “volunteer angels,” whether an indi-vidual, club or business, to fill a detailed listof a child’s clothing needs for distributionbeginning December 10. To learn more,contact Kim Williamson [email protected] or 374-2092. Send checksmade out to “Christmas Angels” toChristmas Angels, First Congregational

Church of Blue Hill, P.O. Box 444, BlueHill, 04614.

To receive a request form for help from theprogram, call Wendy Ritger at 374-2891 oremail [email protected]. Early signup isrecommended.

Tree of Life food pantry in Blue Hillplans on feeding 350 families forThanksgiving. Collection boxes are locatedat local banks, churches and post offices.Food can also be brought to Turn-StyleThrift Shop and the pantry during openhours. Manager Rusty Roberts asks that foodplease not be left outside. The Tree of Lifefood pantry is open for food pickupThursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Stonington branch of CamdenNational Bank collects canned and drygoods year-round for the Island Food Pantry.Bar Harbor Bank & Trust in Deer Isle andBlue Hill collects food items for donation toarea food banks.

The Island Food Pantry operates in thedownstairs of the Island Community Center onThursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food is avail-able at no cost. To donate funds to the pantry,make checks payable to Island Food Pantry,and mail to PO Box 12, Deer Isle 04627.

The Tree of Life food pantry is run by a core of volunteers, like these above, and feedshundreds of area families each week, including special boxes for Thanksgiving andChristmas. Photo by Anne Berleant

Music for the holidays The Castine Town Band performs at Emerson Hall, with musicians from MaineMaritime Academy joining in, for their annual holiday music program.

Photo by Anne Berleant

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Ways to keep holiday stress downBy Catherine Princell, RN MS Care

Coordinator Blue Hill Memorial HospitalThe holiday season often brings unwel-

come guests—stress and depression. And it’sno wonder. The holidays present a dizzyingarray of demands—parties, shopping,baking, cleaning and entertaining, to namejust a few. But you can minimize the stressthat accompanies the holidays. You mayeven end up enjoying the holidays more thanyou thought you would.

When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop

to lose objectivity when you’re stressed. Onenegative thought can lead to another, andsoon you’ve created a mental avalanche. Bepositive. Stop gloomy thoughts immediately.Refuse to replay a stressful situation as nega-tive, and it may cease to be negative.

Keep your healthy habits intact and trynot to let the holidays become a free-for-all!Exercise can help keep depression andanxiety at bay. Just 30 minutes a day benefitsthe body and mind. A diet rich in fruits,vegetables and whole grains can give you

more energy to keep stress under control.Have a healthy snack before a holiday partyso you are not tempted to overindulge in thehigh calorie party foods and drinks. Sleep isreally important every day, but especiallyduring the holidays due to the increasedactivity level and the stress that comes withit. As often as possible, stay with yourregular bedtime and number of hours pernight that you usually sleep.

Make some time for yourself. Spendingjust 15 minutes alone, without distractions,may refresh you enough to handle every-thing you need to do. Take a walk and enjoythe beauty around you. Listen to soothingmusic. Find something that reduces stress byclearing your mind, slowing your breathingand restoring inner calm. Humor is a greatway to relieve stress. Laughter releasesendorphins—natural substances that helpyou feel better and maintain a positive atti-tude. Laugh with and enjoy your family andfriends, and if you are lonely, seek outresources in your community. The holidayseason is always busy, but it doesn’t have tobe stressful!

Simplify holiday to-do listsTrying to get everything done on your

holiday list can be tough for even the mostorganized among us. From decking the halls tobuying and wrapping the gifts to cooking andcleaning for guests, it’s easy to overlook some-thing or someone on your list.

Before you run around town to a millionstores, take some time to get organized. With alittle smart planning you can simplify yourholiday list and make your season go fromhectic to jolly.

Plan your menu—Don’t just remember toadd big items to your shopping list. Whilenobody forgets the ham or turkey, it’s easy tooverlook essentials like vanilla, nutmeg, flour,butter, chicken stock and spices. You don’twant to run to the store because you’veforgotten the cinnamon for the cookies in youroven.

Shop smart—There is no such thing as tooearly! Take advantage of early bird discountson Christmas cards and gifts so you won’tworry if the item will arrive in time or be instock.

Check out online stores for special discounts,but don’t just buy anything. The worst gifts arethose that look like you purchased the firstthing you saw. Opt for personal gifts that looklike you’ve thought a lot about the recipient.

For example, thanks to advances in photoprinting technology, you now can add apersonal photo to traditional items like calen-dars, journals, stationery and other inexpensive

gifts. Why not streamline the process andchoose one great gift you can customize foreach recipient? You can visit an online storelike minted.com that lets you pick out personal-ized stationary designs for each recipient onyour list. Locally, find shops that are able topersonalize gifts—and there’s always the ever-welcome gift certificate.

Get emergency gifts—You may thinkyou’ve put everybody on your “nice” list, butyou’ll be the naughty one when your neighborvisits with a gift and you don’t have one for her.Buy small emergency gifts you can have avail-able when you realize you’ve forgotten themailman or your boss.

Remember the extras—Stock-up on tape,wrapping paper, batteries, ribbons, bows andthank you cards. Nothing’s worse than remem-bering the gifts but forgetting the batteries ornot having enough wrapping paper to wrapthem.

Finishing touches—Have gifts sent to yourhome and wrap them with festive paper. Buyone paper and one ribbon in bulk for a signa-ture, yet affordable look. And remember thegift tags, so you can tag each gift as it iswrapped. If time is short, festive ribbons tied inbows along with your custom holiday cards goa long way.

A little planning can go a long way inensuring forgotten errands don’t dampen yourholiday spirit.

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The holidays don’t have to be perfect… Friendsand colleagues will understand if you can’t

participate in every project or activity.

Ask for help when you need it and let yourfamily and friends share some of the

responsibility.

and regroup. Try to prevent stress anddepression in the first place, especially if theholidays have taken an emotional toll on youin the past. A lot of needless stress can beavoided if you plan ahead and try to be morerealistic with your expectations. The holi-days don’t have to be perfect! You have a lotof responsibilities and demands on yourtime. At a certain point, you cross the linebetween being charitable and being foolish.Learn to say no! Friends and colleagues willunderstand if you can’t participate in everyproject or activity. Look at your time andwork on setting aside specific days for shop-ping, baking, visiting and other activities.Ask for help when you need it and let yourfamily and friends share some of the respon-sibility.

The holiday season can be one that bringsback memories of friends and families thatare no longer living and can certainly bringon the blues, which makes stressful situa-tions harder to deal with.

Give yourself time to grieve andremember. Sometimes we have no choicebut to accept things the way they are. Forthose times try to practice self-talk. It’s easy

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Holiday Events for our CommunityFRI., NOV. 16

Blue HillGOOD NEIGHBOR SUPPER, free to all,

every Fri., 3rd week of month, 5 PM, BaptistChurch. Info: 374-5907.

EllsworthINTO THE WOODS, George Stevens Academy

Drama students present this Sondheimmusical, Fri., Nov. 16-Sat., Nov. 17, 7-9:45PM and Sat., Nov. 17, 2-4 PM, The Grand.Info: 374-5545.

PenobscotCOFFEE HOUSE MUSIC BUFFET, open

mic 7-8 PM followed by refreshments andfeatured performers: Reach School Musicians,to benefit the Community Fuel AssistanceFund and the Tree of Life, 7-9 PM, UnitedMethodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd. Info:326-8427 or 326-8501.

SAT., NOV. 17Blue Hill

HOLIDAY PTF CRAFT FAIR, tables willinclude handcrafts, bags, jams, photography,jewelry, gifts, wreaths, trivets, African crafts,raffles, silent auctions and much more.Refreshments available, 10 AM-1 PM,Consolidated School gym. Info: 479-2763.

WEE FOLK WORKSHOP, create miniaturefurnishings just the right size for a mouse, fairyor other tiny friend, inspired by the MouseHouse, 10:30 AM, public library. Info:374-5515.

BucksportCHRISTMAS FAIR, items included are wood,

fabric and other crafts, attic treasures, homecooked foods, candy, cookie walk and raffles,hot dog luncheon available, 9 AM-1 PM, ElmStreet Congregational Church.

EllsworthCHRISTMAS FAIR, “The Christmas

Boutique” will feature unique, hand crafteditems as well as an array of new and used prod-ucts, Christmas Basket Raffle and lunch will beavailable, 9 AM-1 PM, St. Dunstan’sEpiscopal Church, 134 State St.

DOWNEAST DANCERS AUTUMNHARVEST DANCE, waltz lesson at 7 PM,followed by the dance, 7-10:30 PM, YMCAGym. Info: 667-8333.

SedgwickCRAFT FAIR, crafters and artisans display their

goods, raffle tickets for a gift certificate forheating fuel, turkey basket, Santa will be avail-able for photos, concessions and book sale,8:30 AM-2 PM, elementary school, 272Snow's Cove Rd.

HOLIDAY FAIR featuring more than 50vendors and crafters, raffle tickets available,concession stand and book sale, snow date Nov.18. 8:30 AM-2 PM, elementary school.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR to raise moneyto pay for the library's online catalog inconjunction with a food drive to support localfood pantries, 8:30 AM-2 PM, SedgwickSchool. Info: 359-5002.

THU., NOV. 22Penobscot

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER, Allwelcome, reservations recommended,Penobscot United Methodist Church, 12 PM.Info: 326-8721.

SAT., NOV. 24Brooksville

HOLIDAY FAIRE, homemade goods, quilts,jellies, soaps and more, all proceeds will benefitthe center, 9 AM-2 PM, Community Center.

HOLIDAY DECOR YARD SALE, everythinggood as new, no price tags, rain or shine,9 AM-1 PM, United Methodist Church, 713Coastal Rd. Info: 326-8249.

CastineCOUNTRY DANCE with music by Reversing

Falls Band and Mike and Susie Fay, calling byLavoie, 7-9 PM, Grange Hall, Rte 166A. Info:326-4512.

StoningtonCHRISTMAS FAIR AND LUNCH of hot

dogs, crab meat rolls, beef stew and biscuits.Fudge, cooked foods for sale, white elephantsand more, 11 AM-1 PM, Community ofChrist, Burnt Cove Rte 15A.

MON., NOV. 26Ellsworth

TUNE POETS SHOW, featuring award-winning instrumentalist Troy MacGillivray,430 Bayside. Info: troymacgillivray.com.

WED., NOV. 28Ellsworth

THE THREE WISE MEN OF SPIDERCREEK, holiday classic on the “Little House”stories, as part of Performing Arts for ChildrenEducation Program, presented by BelfastMaskers community theatre, 10 AM and 11:30AM, The Grand. Info: 667-9500.

WED., NOV. 28Blue Hill

LIVE MUSIC, featuring singer-songwriter,Stesha Cano, performs a mixture of soul, R&B,pop, and hip-hop, 6-8 PM, BarncastleRestaurant, 125 South St. Info: 374-2300.

THU., NOV. 29Ellsworth

THE TEMPEST, simulcast of the New YorkMetropolitan Opera production, 6 PM, TheGrand. Info: 323-309-7051.

FRI., NOV. 30Blue Hill

WINTER FAIRE, crafts, vendors and artisansdisplay their wares, 6-9 PM, Bay School.

BrooksvilleHOLIDAY FAIR, student made crafts and run

table, cake walk and some additional vendorswill sell their wares, 6-7 PM, elementaryschool.

CastineMOVIE AT THE LIBRARY, join the fun,

bring blankets and pillows, 6:45-8:30 PM,Witherle Memorial Library. Info: 326-4375.

SAT., DEC. 1Blue Hill

WINTER FAIRE, crafts, vendors and artisansdisplay their wares, 10 AM-4 PM, Bay School.

CastineHOLLY BERRY FAIR, annual fair sponsored

by Dr. Mary Cushman Circle featuring localartists and artisans, silent auction table, lunchserved, proceeds will benefit many benevo-lences, 10 AM-2 PM, TrinitarianCongregational Parish, Main St.

LIGHT UP CASTINE, come and share acookie with Santa, holiday specials offeredaround town, each Saturday, Dec. 1-Dec. 15,Compass Rose Book Store.

QUILT OPEN HOUSE, Castine’s BicentennialQuilt returns to open the holiday season inCastine. Gift Shop open; Refreshments served,11 AM-3 PM, Historical Society, 17 SchoolSt. Info: 326-4118.

EllsworthPOINSETTIA BALL with catering by

Chipper's and live music by the Tony BoffaBand, reservations required, Ramada Inn. Info:664-5548.

StoningtonHOLIDAY FAIR, arts, crafts, food and holiday

festivities, Island Community Center. Info:335-2111 or 367-2351.

HOOT!, a four-piece Calypso band fromBrooksville will perform dance music as part ofthe Holiday Fair, 7 PM, Opera House.

SUN., DEC. 2Brooksville

TREE LIGHTING with an appearance bySanta, drink hot chocolate and other refresh-ments, join in caroling, 5 PM, in front ofBuck's Harbor Market.

EllsworthTHE GRAND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION,

performances from Noel Paul Stookey, PaulSullivan and Bill Raiten featuring the NewSurry Theatre Christmas Carol Sing-Alongand introducing Paul Sullivan’s Downeast kid’schorus, 4 PM, The Grand. Info: 667-9500.

TUE., DEC. 4Surry

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING decorations bythe eighth grade class, followed by refresh-ments and caroling at the Surry church, townpark, 5:30 PM.

WED., DEC. 5Blue Hill

LIVE MUSIC with Podunk Variant—mixBeing-There-era-Wilco 50/50 with Son Volt,add 1/4 cup late sixties British rock, a pinch ofclassic country with a dash of 70's punk, 6-8PM, Barncastle Restaurant, 125 South St. Info:374-2300.

CastineHOLIDAY MUSIC, the town band will be

joined by MMA students and musicians fromthroughout the area, 7 PM, TrinitarianCongregational Parish, Main St.

THU., DEC. 6Blue Hill

WINTER VILLAGE CARNIVAL, a miniparade lead by Santa, music, refreshments andlighting of the town tree, sponsored by theChamber of Commerce, 4 PM, town hall. Info:374-3242.

PenobscotHOLIDAY FAIR, includes a dinner hosted by

the eighth-grade class, student made wreaths,craft table and indoor yard sale, CommunitySchool.

FRI., DEC. 7Blue Hill

WINTER CONCERT, The Bagaduce Choralepresents Stella Natalis, 7:30 PM,Congregational Church. Info: 326-4302.

CastineCHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, downtown

shops will also be open during the evening forearly holiday shopping, 5 PM, town commons.

SAT., DEC. 8Blue Hill

WINTER CONCERT, The Bagaduce Choralepresents Stella Natalis, 3 PM, CongregationalChurch. Info: 326-4302.

BrooklinTHE BROOKLIN MALL, a “big box

Christmas store” featuring 25 artisans and finegifts, 1-4 PM, The Brooklin Inn. Info:359-2777.

EllsworthTEMPO HOLIDAY CONCERT, featuring a

full orchestra of players from the far reaches ofMaine playing traditional and original arrange-ments, 7 PM, The Grand. Info: 667-9500.

MON., DEC. 10Blue Hill

GASLAND, part of a movie series sponsored bythe Blue Hill Co-op, Mon., Dec. 10, 6:30 PM,Howard Room, public library.

CastineCASTINE CHRISTMAS CHILDREN'S

CONCERT, sponsored by the Castine ArtsAssociation and the churches of Castine,7 PM, Trinitarian Church, Main St.

WED., DEC. 12Blue Hill

LIVE MUSIC, Get your jazz fix with JohnGallagher (bass) and Hugh Bowden (guitar),6-8 PM, Barncastle Restaurant, 125 South St.Info: 374-2300.

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Blue HillA mini parade lead by Santa will kick off the Winter Carnival, music, refreshments and lighting

of the town tree, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Thu., Dec. 6, 4 PM, town hall. Info: 374-3242.

BrooksvilleSanta will take part in the annual tree lighting, drink hot chocolate and other refreshments, join

in caroling, Sun., Dec. 2, 5 PM, in front of Buck's Harbor Market.

CastineSanta will be at the Compass Rose Bookstore for free photos and

refrehsments, Sat., Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 12-2 PM.

EllsworthCome see Santa and donate a new toy to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and receive a

discount in store, Sat., Nov. 24, 11 AM-1 PM, Union River Book & Toy Co., 100 Main St.

SedgwickChildren can enjoy face painting, free slices of pizza, coffee and door prizes, Sat., Nov. 24, 11

AM-2:30 PM, Eggemoggin Country Store. Info: 359-2125.

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Holiday Events for our Community

It is the simple act of gathering together withfriends and neighbors—to watch the lights of thetown Christmas tree come to life, or listen tovoices and instruments raised in holiday song, orring in the New Year—that makes a communitythrive. As the old year draws to a close and thenew year beckons, here are some of those annualevents, with others listed in the HolidayCommunity Calendar in this special publication,and on the web at calendar.penobscotbaypress.com, where new happenings are added aswe receive them.Santa is everywhere

Santa Claus will arrive by horse and buggy atEggemoggin Country Store in Sedgwick onSaturday, November 24, at 1 p.m. and will visitwith children until 2:30. Children can enjoy facepainting, while waiting to talk with Santa. Therewill be free pizza slices from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,free coffee and door prizes. For more informa-tion, call 359-2125.

Children may whisper their Christmas wishesin Santa’s ear when he visits Compass RoseBookstore on Main Street as part of Light UpCastine, on Saturday December 1, 8 and 15 from12 to 2 p.m. Christmas cookies and photos withSanta are free, thanks to Castine Community andEconomic Development.

The annual Brooksville tree lighting will takeplace Sunday, December 2, at 5 p.m., whereSanta will make his appearance. Drink hotchocolate and other refreshments and join thecaroling in front of Buck’s Harbor Market.

On December 6, Santa will lead a mini-paradeto the Blue Hill Town Hall during WinterVillage Carnival. Sponsored by the Blue HillPeninsula Chamber of Commerce, the festivitiesbegin at 4 p.m., with children’s activities atFairwind Florists on Main Street, music andrefreshments, followed by the ceremoniouslighting of the town tree, with Santa and childrenleading the way, at 6 p.m. For information, callthe Chamber of Commerce at 374-3242.

A Castine tradition brings Flying Santa toFort George by helicopter, distributing candy andposing for photographs. Santa traditionally landson the first or second week of December; call thetown hall at 326-4502 for his exact schedule. Ring in the holidays

Enjoy—and even dance to—the Calypso

sounds of the four-piece Brooksville band Hoot!when the Stonington Opera House hosts aholiday dance concert at 7 p.m. on December 1as part of the Stonington Holiday Fair.

The Castine Town Band will perform aprogram of holiday music on Wednesday,December 5, at the Trinitarian Church on MainStreet. With musicians from all over thePeninsula and Maine Maritime Academystudents joining in, songs of joy and good tidingsbegin at 7 p.m.

The Bagaduce Chorale presents StellaNatalis (Star of Birth) as the centerpiece of itsannual winter concert, weaving messages ofpeace, goodwill, compassion and new begin-nings in a work comprising 12 short pieces. Withover 90 singers from the Blue Hill Peninsula andbeyond, with light musical accompaniment, thechorale performs at the Blue Hill CongregationalChurch on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. andSaturday, December 8, at 3 p.m. Call 326-4302for more information.

On Monday, December 10, voices will fill theair with song as the Castine ChristmasChildren’s Concert returns. Sponsored by theCastine Arts Association and the churches ofCastine, the chorale begins at 7 p.m. at theTrinitarian Church on Main Street.Happy New Year!

Last Night! 2012 is Blue Hill’s New Year’sEve celebration, sponsored by Peninsula Pan,Inc. Now celebrating its ninth year, this year’sprogram calls together musicians, magicians,poets, dancers, actors, puppeteers, crafters andclowns to enthrall, enchant and entertain at loca-tions throughout downtown Blue Hill. FromFlash! In the Pan’s steel drumming to folk,country to pop and blues to rock, there will bemusical performances and dancing venues foreveryone in the family.

Free refreshments, including hot chocolate andlocally baked treats will be available at the BlueHill Fire Station throughout the night. The chem-free evening is donated by the Peninsula’s manytalented artists to the community at large.Festivities begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, December31, whether under falling snow or winterstarlight. There is no snow date for New Year’sEve!

FRI., DEC. 14Ellsworth

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: ACHRISTMAS WISH, a heartwarming holidaytale of one’s family adventures in the big cityduring the “most wonderful time of the year,”Sat., Dec. 15, 7:30 PM and Sun., Dec. 16,2 PM, The Grand. Info: 667-9500.

WED., DEC. 19Blue Hill

LIVE MUSIC, join Kevin Campbell and GeoffNeal for folk, jazz stylings; classics, originals,standards featuring vocal and instrumentalmusic, 6-8 PM, Barncastle Restaurant, 125South St. Info: 374-2300.

FRI., DEC. 21Ellsworth

FROGTOWN MOUNTAIN PUPPETEERSfun for the whole family with characters createdby the sibling trio of Erik, Brian and RobinTorbeck, 6 PM and Sat., Dec. 22, 1 PM, TheGrand. Info: 667-9500.

WED., DEC. 26Blue Hill

LIVE MUSIC, an evening of jazz and morewith Night and Day, featuring SteveOrlofsky, Joel Mann, and Chris Poulin, 6-8PM, Barncastle Restaurant, 125 South St.Info: 374-2300.

MON., DEC. 31Blue Hill

LAST NIGHT! 2012Music from Flash! In the Pan, refreshments,

dancing, a night of NewYear’s festivities starting at 7PM. Look for a schedule ofevents in upcoming issues of

Compass and online atpenobscotbaypress.com.

Share the festivities with friends and neighbors

The Town of Surry lights up the night. This year’s ceremony at the town park on Tuesday,December 4, begins at 5:30 pm. Festivities follow at the Surry Church next door. Photo by Jonathan Thomas

Santa is Coming to Town!

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SANTA ARRIVES

Rte. 15, Sedgwick • 359-2125Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sun. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

DOOR

PRIZESFREECOFFEE

at Eggemoggin Country StoreBy Horse & BuggySat., Nov. 24, at 1 p.m.and visits till 2:30 p.m.

Join the Holiday Celebration!FREE PIZZA SLICES - 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M.

FACE PAINTING - 1 TO 2:30 P.M.

Open Thanksgiving Day 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Rooster BrotherThe Store for Cooksand those who love them

By the Union River Bridge in Downtown Ellsworth

Saturday, November 249 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Local crafters and artists.Come join us for fun shopping

and a delicious lunch!

Rte. 176, Buck's Harbor Villageup on Cornfield Hill Rd.

BrooksvilleCommunity Center

HolidayCraft Faire

Burnt CoveMarket

The Galley Mon.-Sat. 7a.m.-8 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.348-6988 • Deer Isle

Mon.-Thurs., 6 a.m.-8 p.m. • Fri. & Sat., 6-9 Sun., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Rte. 15A • Stonington • 367-2681

You don’t have to leave the Island to find all you want for you holiday parties and meals,we have everything you need right here and more!

TurkeysPotatoes - sweet and white

Fresh vegetablesCranberries and cranberry sauce

GravyCider

Fruit BasketsMeat and Cheese Party PlattersCheese and Crackers Platters

Come on in and buy local!

Sleigh Bell Shoppe & Lobster Crate

We invite you to visit us in beautiful South Blue Hill, Rte. 175, 51⁄2 miles from Blue Hill village.John & Annette Candage • 374-2099 • Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Holiday Open House & Book Signing

Gifts and Handcrafts, Christmas Wreaths, Trees, Sleighbells, Centerpieces, Lobsters

WE

SHIP!

Saturday, November 2410 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cookbook author Brooke Dojny will be there from 2 - 4

p.m., signing her latest, Lobster! 55 Fresh

& Simple Recipes for Everyday Eating.

Enter to win a decorated wreath door prize! Refreshments!New

sleighbellsin theshop!

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Project for kidsMake placemats for your Thanksgiving tableby Caroline Spear

Here’s something fun to do to dress up yourfamily’s Thanksgiving table. It gets you outdoorsfirst and then provides a lot of messy fun whileyou make spatter-paint placemats for the holiday,and you can use the same principle to makeholiday cards to send in December.

Gather the materials for your project first, asfollows:

• A collection of leaves. They don’t need to beperfect-looking; you are using their shape only.

• Newspaper to cover the surface you’reworking on.

• Large construction paper in colors of yourchoice.

• Acrylic craft paint in colors to contrast withthe construction paper.

• A clean foam food tray to hold the paint.• Old toothbrushes; stiff bristles work best.

• An apron or old shirt to wear to keep the paintoff your clothes.

Because you are spattering paint by scraping itfrom the bristles of a toothbrush, this is a messyproject. Protect any surrounding surfaces withthe newspaper, then lay out a sheet of paper.Next, arrange the leaves in a pattern that pleasesyou. Choose the paint color and squirt just a little,about a teaspoon, into the foam tray.

Dip the tips of the toothbrush bristles in thepaint. Holding the brush in one hand with thebristles toward the paper—about 2 to 3 inchesabove the paper—use a finger on your other handto scrape across the bristles right over the leaves.Load up with more paint when needed.Practicing first with a sheet of regular paper willshow you how hard to scrape and how to movethe toothbrush around the leaves.

The goal is to outline the leaves with tiny spat-ters of paint. Go all around the edges of all theleaves. Wipe your hands with a wet paper towel,then gently lift the leaves off your placemat. Theoutline of the leaf is revealed, surrounded by thepaint spatters.

Decorate the edges of your placemats if youlike, using a small paintbrush and the colors ofyour spatters, or mix and match.

While you’re outdoors getting your leaves,make a list of the trees you see and find out moreabout them. How many kinds of trees to you findlocally? How many are evergreen and how manydeciduous? How do trees help the environment?

You are limited only by your imagination and what you find outdoors—and both

are limitless!

Gather your materials. Photo by Caroline Spear

You can use the same process to createholiday cards. Below, the finished place-mats with two holiday cards.

Photos by Caroline Spear and Jeremiah Savage