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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our annual fair sale is back on for 2025! \nIf you have any questions that are not answered below\, send a note to fair@firstparish.info \nStay tuned later this fall for updates and more information about how to volunteer! \nFor list of suggested donations and guidelines\, please click here \nIf you’re donating a working PC or Mac (less than 10 years old)\, we need a bit more time to prepare these for sale. Please contact Greg (rar@firstparish.info) early in the fall to arrange a drop off or pickup of your working computer. \nBOOTHS \nHousehold Finds. Our largest booth\, Household Finds is everything that doesn’t fit somewhere else.  Lots of kitchen wares\, including small appliances\, and a solid mass of other bargains. \nToyland.  Games and toys like puzzles\, Legos\, and squirt guns.  In past\, has featured finds like American Girl dolls and indie board games. \nJewelry Box. Rings\, bracelets\, earrings\, brooches\, scarves\, and handbags can all be found in the Jewelry box.  Everything from fun costume jewelry for dress up time at day care to sterling silver and 14K gold.  Come early because the dealers get there fast. \nReboots and Rewinds (electronics).  Computers\, monitors\, stereos\, speakers\, headphones\, keyboards and mice.  Whether it’s a Chromebook for school or an 80W amplifier\, you can find it here for less than anywhere else. \nBook Nook.  Tables and tables of books that will fuel your book group for years to come. \nThe Greenery.  A great selection of indoor and hardy outdoor plants\, pots\, and gardening accessories. \nThe Blue Table.  An unusual tradition started many years ago that draws blue plates\, cups\, vases\, and more from our Attic Treasures.  By far the prettiest table in the sanctuary. \nThe Buttery.  Baked goods are always a hit.  Wrapped for individual sale with a list of ingredients. \nCafe.  Our pop-up cafe always puts together a spectacular meal.  Never the same cuisine twice\, we’ve served spicy-sweet Caribbean\,  Vietnamese Bahn Mi\, and New Orleans muffalettas. \nRaffle.  Year after year our church community pulls together\, by hook or by crook (see what I did there)\, a beautiful quilt that is raffled on Saturday. \nDonations \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/harvest-moon-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Spring Clean-it / Fix-it Day
DESCRIPTION:The entire First Parish community is invited to help out on the spring Clean-it / Fix-it day\, Saturday\, May 3\, 9am-noon. \nPast days have included gardening\, painting\, cleaning and just general sprucing up around First Parish. \nThis is a great way to meet new people and make a difference~~we hope you will join us. \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/clean-it-fix-it-day-2/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T150000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our annual fair sale is back on for 2024! \nIf you have any questions that are not answered below\, send a note to fair@firstparish.info \nSign up to volunteer! \nFor list of suggested donations and guidelines\, please click here \nIf you’re donating a working PC or Mac (less than 10 years old)\, we need a bit more time to prepare these for sale. Please contact Greg (rar@firstparish.info) as soon as possible to arrange a drop off or pickup of your working computer. \nBOOTHS \nHousehold Finds. Our largest booth\, Household Finds is everything that doesn’t fit somewhere else.  Lots of kitchen wares\, including small appliances\, and a solid mass of other bargains. \nToyland.  Games and toys like puzzles\, Legos\, and squirt guns.  In past\, has featured finds like American Girl dolls and indie board games. \nJewelry Box. Rings\, bracelets\, earrings\, brooches\, scarves\, and handbags can all be found in the Jewelry box.  Everything from fun costume jewelry for dress up time at day care to sterling silver and 14K gold.  Come early because the dealers get there fast. \nReboots and Rewinds (electronics).  Computers\, monitors\, stereos\, speakers\, headphones\, keyboards and mice.  Whether it’s a Chromebook for school or an 80W amplifier\, you can find it here for less than anywhere else. \nBook Nook.  Tables and tables of books that will fuel your book group for years to come. \nThe Greenery.  A great selection of indoor and hardy outdoor plants\, pots\, and gardening accessories. \nThe Blue Table.  An unusual tradition started many years ago that draws blue plates\, cups\, vases\, and more from our Attic Treasures.  By far the prettiest table in the sanctuary. \nThe Buttery.  Baked goods are always a hit.  Wrapped for individual sale with a list of ingredients. \nCafe.  Our pop-up cafe always puts together a spectacular meal.  Never the same cuisine twice\, we’ve served spicy-sweet Caribbean\,  Vietnamese Bahn Mi\, and New Orleans muffalettas. \nRaffle.  Year after year our church community pulls together\, by hook or by crook (see what I did there)\, a beautiful quilt that is raffled on Saturday. \nDonations \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/harvest-moon-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Clean-it / Fix-it Day
DESCRIPTION:The entire First Parish community is invited to help out on the fall Clean-it / Fix-it day\, Saturday\, October 19\, 9am-noon. \nPast days have included gardening\, painting\, cleaning and just general sprucing up around First Parish. \nThis is a great way to meet new people and make a difference~~we hope you will join us. \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/clean-it-fix-it-day/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
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SUMMARY:UnFerry Beach: a day of fun at the meetinghouse and beyond!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n“UnFerry Beach: A Day of Fun at the Meetinghouse and Beyond!” is happening! Have you always wondered what happens at the mythical Ferry Beach Retreat? Are you pining for a Ferry Beach-like retreat this year\, even though it doesn’t include a weekend in Maine? \nMark your calendars! Sept\, 28\, 2024 10am-9pm. There will be food\, fun\, activities\, outings\, music\, and even the (in?)famous Talent/No Talent Show! Participate as much or as little as you like! Explore local museums\, play at Spy Pond\, relax in rocking chairs in the Courtyard and gab with your friends…jam sessions\, arts and crafts\, puzzles and games…you name it! \nSuggested donation (more if you can\, less if you can’t.  Any excess goes to support the sliding scale). This includes lunch and dinner! \n\nAges 18+           $50\nAges 10-17        $25\nAges 5-9           $10\nUnder 5            free!\n\nRegistration is open on Realm.  Email ferrybeach@firstparish.info with questions\, suggestions\, or offers to help. We will have a table after services on some Sundays so stop by and say hi. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/unferry-beach-a-day-of-fun-at-the-meetinghouse-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:May Fundraiser: A Taste of First Parish
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 3\, for an evening of music\, art\, food and drink\, community\, and fun to support the important food relief work of World Central Kitchen and the ongoing good work of First Parish.\n\nGet a taste of what our congregation has to offer!\nEnjoy music from Dreadful Selfish Crimes and Stanley and the Undercovers!\nSample craft beer from Arlington Brewing Company!\nBid on a chance to choose a sermon topic next year in the silent auction!\nTake in the congregational art show!\n\nWho’s invited? First Parish members\, friends\, neighbors\, and guests ages 21+. Introduce someone new to First Parish!\n \nTickets are available via Realm here\, or at the door on May 3rd. Suggested donation of $50 each\, which includes one beer or wine coupon.  Can’t attend?  Consider making a donation. All proceeds to be split evenly between World Central Kitchen and First Parish.\n \nHow can I help? There are many bite-sized opportunities to volunteer! Go here to sign up for a shift to help cook\, decorate\, clean up\, or sell tickets.\n \nChild care registration has closed.\n \nQuestion? Email TasteofFP@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/may-fundraiser-a-taste-of-first-parish/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
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SUMMARY:Babysitting Night for First Parish parents
DESCRIPTION:Parents of First Parish\, this night is for you! Could you use a date night? Some time to do some shopping? A little quiet around the holidays? \nFirst Parish is offering free childcare on Saturday Dec 9th from 5-8pm to help in that. \nFor the children\, we’ll host dinner\, some light activities\, time to explore the church\, and part of a movie. \nThis is for children ages 3-10 years old. We are capping this at 20 children\, to keep good adult-children ratios. Please fill out the form below\, and don’t forget to register your children for Religious Education if you haven’t already. \nRegister for babysitting night. \nRegister your children for Religious Education 2023-2024. \nAny questions? Direct them to Stevie Carmody (stevie@firstparish.info) and Sara Galantowicz (saragalantowicz@gmail.com) who are co-coordinating this event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/babysitting-night-for-first-parish-parents/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Religious Education - Youth,Youth Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T160000
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SUMMARY:Vigil: Refugees are welcome; hate is not: EVENT CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The Vigil for Sunday 10/22 has been cancelled.\nJoin the First Parish community for a vigil in front of our meetinghouse on Sunday\, October 22\, 3:30 – 4:00 to stand in opposition to local and international hostility and atrocities against refugees. Our message is Refugees are welcome\, hate is not. \nWe will be making signs at 3:00 and then stand vigil at 3:30. \nFollowing the vigil all are welcome to proceed to the sanctuary for a 4:00-6:00 workshop led by Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)\, where we will discuss concrete things people and organizations can do and review the different kinds of courage that are needed to confront white supremacist here in MA and beyond. \nAll are welcome to any part of this important afternoon for justice.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/vigil-refugees/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Racial Justice
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