MONSON — Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will take place from 9 a.

The end of November is close by, meaning Piscataquis County towns are gearing up for holiday celebrations that bring merry parades and visits with Santa, houses decked out in twinkly lights and a special kind of bliss to area children.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning on Thursday, Dec.

MONSON — The Monson Kris Kringle’s Market Committee is sponsoring a Gingerbread House Competition on Saturday, Dec.

GREENVILLE — The Lights of Life holiday tree in front of the Moosehead Marine Museum in Greenville will be illuminated to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

The SAD 4 Santa Project which provides coats, boots, and toys to local kids can really use your help.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Join the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and photographer Eric Ogden for a Christmas Tree Mini Holiday photo session.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 18), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has numerous resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A “Be Thankful It’s Back Ten Cent Book Sale will be at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, Thursday, Nov.

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Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MONSON — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County — will hold its regular meeting in Monson on Saturday, Nov.