Seven-year-old Oscar Mejia, son of Stephanie Mejia of Harrington, thinks carefully about what he wants to ask Santa for Christmas.
December 8, 2007. More than 120 children from Steuben through Addison attended the “Breakfast With Santa” event held at the Milbridge Elementary School December 8.
Second grade teacher Mindy Reynolds played the guitar and sang holiday songs as children danced. Kindergarten teacher, Mrs Hoffses, read stories to the kids. After enjoying a delicious breakfast the kids told Santa what they wanted for Christmas and had their picture taken with good ole Saint Nick, and received a gift. All of this was free.
The Milbridge Area Merchants Association sponsored the event, which was part of Milbridge’s annual “Christmas on Main Street.” Many other civic organizations and individuals also helped raise funds or aided in other activities to support the event. It was obvious to all in attendance that the children had a blast. This is sure to become an annual part of Christmas on Main Street.
Also during the breakfast, several grocery bags full of non- perishable items and $55 was raised to benefit the Weald Bethel Food Pantry in Cherryfield.
The merchants association wishes to thank all who supported the event, especially Santa who sat under those hot lights having his photo taken all morning! Others include: Masonic Lodge, Milbridge Recreation Dept, Milbridge Fire Dept, Women’s Group of Milbridge Congregational Church, Narraguagus Women’s Club, the kitchen staff, Chicamoose Café, Alice Beal, Linda Beal, and Corinne Burt.
In other Christmas on Main Street activities, the Holiday Decorating contest resulted in the following winners: First Place Narraguagus Bay Health Care Facility, Second Place The Cinnamon Stick, and Third Place The Union Trust Company. Residents and visitors also had the opportunity to enjoy a hearty supper cooked up by Eastern Star. There were many other events going on around town, including a craft fair, reading of the Angel Lights, concert by the Stewart family, and Hymn sing at the Wyman Methodist Church.