Several hands together produced over 60 balsam wreaths for the New Sweden Covenant Church’s upcoming Annual Covenant Christmas Fair, to be held Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. From left are wreath-makers Alton Hedstrom, Megan Olson, Dan Olson, Deb Blanchette, Barbara Cassidy, Judith Holmquist, Kristine Bondeson, Natalie Ireland, Whitney Dee-Lapointe, Arlene Plourde and Deb Plourde. The fair is the church’s primary fundraising project, with a portion of the proceeds helping to fund mission initiatives locally and around the world. Shoppers will find Swedish baked goods, pies, cookies, handmade wreaths, Christmas ornaments, handcrafted gifts, antiques and collectibles. Lunch will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Located at 40 Westmanland Rd., the church was founded in 1886 by Swedish immigrants. For more information visit
