GORHAM, ME – It’s that time of year again, and we are excited to announce our 3rd Annual St. Nick’s Christmas Fundraising Fair, taking place on December 14th at Cressey Christian Church on Cressey Rd., Gorham, ME. Additionally, we will host our “Polar Express Experience” on December 7th at the Kennebec YMCA in Augusta, Maine. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at both events for the kids along with John Merrifield, musician playing music for the day and featuring an amazing luncheon.

Both events will feature gift collections, raffles, and silent auctions showcasing amazing Maine-made items. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who supported us last year, enabling us to assist families throughout Maine in need.

This initiative began in 2019 with our daughter, Julia Swett, who started the “Giving Tree of Maine.” Julia was featured on WCSH6 207Maine and was honored as the youngest recipient of the WCSH6 Teens Who Care scholarship and award. Since then, we have made significant strides with our events, and we are thrilled to host two major ones this December!

In addition to these events, we are also hosting our “Queen’s Winter Ball” (Bridgerton Experience Event) on November 30th at the Senator Inn & Spa in Augusta. This event, which is currently sold out, aims to raise funds for my husband, Joe Swett, who is on dialysis and on the Maine Transplant List.

The Queen’s Winter Ball will feature an exciting silent auction with amazing items, including a signed helmet by Tom Brady, a signed stand-up photo by Taylor Swift, and signed memorabilia by Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. We are also proud to present performances by Thomas Bailey, a talented 13-year-old sixth-generation violinist who plays at Maine hockey games, and Steph Dlugan, who will perform on the electric violin.