The View From Here: November Holiday Happenings

November has arrived and has announced its presence on this rainy cold Monday morning with SNOW!

And not just occasional small flakes but a speedy cascade of puffy wet clumps. Combine that with Sunday’s “fall back” return from Daylight Savings Time, add a 4:27 p.m. sunset, and stir well.

With November comes, Thanksgiving and numerous holiday happenings.

Among them are a few date changes for regularly scheduled events at the Garfield American Legion Hall: The weekly Garfield Farmers’ Market will be taking a break this Sunday, Nov. 10, and returning to its regular 2-6 p.m. time slot next Sunday, Nov. 17. In its place, this Sunday, the Legion 24 Post Auxiliary will be hosting a free Veterans’ Day Appreciation Dinner at the Hall from 5-7 p.m.

Next week, the November community luncheon will take place at noon on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Finally, the Garfield food pantry will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. Whew! Are you as confused as I am? The schedule will return to normal very soon, I promise.

November also marks the official start of holiday craft fairs.

The Ladies Aid group at the Garfield Christian Fellowship (GCF) has been working for months on a variety of crafts to sell to support their mission donation program.

On Saturday, November 23, they will be showcasing these items at the 12th Annual Mrs. Claus Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Latah County Fair and Events Center, located at 1021 Harold Street, Moscow.

That same day, the GCF will be hosting a free Thanksgiving Community Dinner from 3 to 6 p.m., at the church, located at 303 N. 3rd Street in Garfield.

All are welcome to attend. Remember to bring your appetite!