Area Briefs

Published 7:21 pm Sunday, November 8, 2026

November 14

Christmas Fair

The Soldier Lutheran Church Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14. Coffee and rolls will be served at 9:30 a.m. There will also be soup sandwiches, pie, crafts, bake sale, Lefsa sale and raffle.

November 16, 18, 20

Matter of Balance

At the Mapleton Community Center an exercise class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for anyone 60 years young and up. Called “A Matter of Balance” this class will help reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. This free class which lasts an hour will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m.

November 17

Storytime for Preschool

Preschool Storytime hours have changed at the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton. Story time starts at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Bring your little one (ages 0 to 5) for play, craft and stories.

After-School Program

The Fisher Whiting Memorial Library’s after-school program will be held every Tuesday throughout the school year. The program is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade and will run from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., directly after school. Each week will include snacks, crafts, activities and prizes.

November 20-21

Stuffy Sleepover Coming to Fisher Whiting Memorial Library!

Get ready for a night of fun and adventure at the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library! Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library on Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. for a special Stuffy Sleepover. For just $10 per stuffed animal, your furry friend will get to spend the night at the library having their own little adventure! Children can return on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon to pick up their stuffies and see what kind of fun they had overnight. As an added bonus, Burgess Health Center will be joining us Saturday morning to give all the stuffed friends a special wellness check to make sure they are healthy and happy. We’ll also have yummy donuts to enjoy!

Registration and Payment: Please bring your $10 payment per stuffed animal to the library by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. Registration forms are available at the library and will ask for the stuffed animal’s name, owner’s name, and a parent’s phone number.

Bring your favorite stuffy and join us for a fun-filled library adventure. We can’t wait to see all the furry friends!

New Hours at Cord Memorial Library in Danbury

The Cord Memorial Library in Danbury will be open one Saturday a month beginning in November. Library hours are: Tuesdays: 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-6 p.m.; Wednesdays: 1-6 p.m.; Thursdays: 1-6 p.m.; 2nd Saturday (November 14): 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Stop in and see all the things you can do at Cord Memorial Library.