MILLINOCKET – Two significant things happened in 1961 – the Great Northern Hotel was torn down and Bangor & Aroostook discontinued passenger service. The same year St. Martin Church of Millinocket launched its Harvest Tea as a low-key event at the Millinocket municipal auditorium, offering coffee, tea, store-bought cookies and an opportunity to socialize.
The Harvest Tea and Sale, now a 51-year tradition, will be held this year on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the lower hall at St. Martin’s Church and has as its theme “An Old Fashion Harvest Tea”. The decor will reflect this theme.
The event is being chaired by Kitty St. John who has more than 50 people working with her on the project to bring it to a successful conclusion.
The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. One of the most popular aspects of the annual event, the turkey salad luncheon, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets ($7) may be purchased at the door.
A sure sign that the Harvest Tea is in the offing is the recent announcement of what are being offered as prizes in the drawings. Prizes include: $200 in fuel from Preble Oil, $100 in cash, a porcelain doll contributed by Irene Kenyon, a 90 x 78 crocheted throw contributed by Linda Oilver, a framed Jean McLean print, a handmade “what not” box made by Robert Pelletier, a handmade “what not” box made by Keno Morrow and a set of four children’s books authored by Rick McAtee.
Chance booklets have been sent to parishioners and also may be purchased at the door.
Those attending the event will have the opportunity to win a patch work quilt, plus interesting door prizes.
“Help is needed in all departments,” notes Chairman St. John. Anyone interested in helping St. John should call 723-4060.
Proceeds from the Harvest Tea and Sale will be donated to the church to help meet church expenses and balance the budget.
