The Unitarian Universalist Church in Belfast will hold its Tops Sale, Friday and Saturday, Nov 14 and 15 at the church at 37 Miller Street in Belfast.

The church is also holding its Dinner Anywhere in the World Raffle fundraiser

With boutique and regular clothes, the sale is both a major fundraiser for the church and also a fun and inexpensive way to spruce up wardrobes.  

Friday, Nov. 14, noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Contact: Cayla Miller, office.uubelfast@gmail.com

The Dinner Anywhere in the World raffle tickets are now on sale by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast.  Only 1,000 tickets are sold for this fundraiser which is in its seventh year. Winners choose where in the world to have the dinner of their dreams. Previous winners have chosen to travel to Japan, Spain, Uruguay, Savannah, GA,  South Africa, and England.

“People who buy tickets tell us where they’ll go if they win," said Anna Wood-Cox, who has organized the raffle since it started. "Some fantasize about fancy five-star restaurants, but others enjoy dreaming up alternative eating experiences.  Sometimes it is more about who they would have dinner with than what they’d actually eat. A lot of people buy a ticket for themselves and more as holiday gifts. I love hearing where peoples’ imaginations take them. Then I have the pleasure of turning those dreams into reality for the lucky winner.”

 Roberta, a prior winner said: “I was getting ready to listen to some live music with a friend, when I got the email about the “Dinner Anywhere in the World” raffle. I proceeded to buy a ticket, and my friend bought one, too.  We made a deal that if one of us won, we’d take the other; and, I won! We decided to travel in the U.S. and had a wonderful stay in Savannah, Georgia.  We ate at wonderful restaurants and stayed at a lovely hotel in the charming historic center of the city.  Because we didn’t leave the country, we got 4 nights for the hotel and 2 dinners. What a wonderful treat it was to have a carefree, memorable trip to a place I’d always wanted to visit for the cost of one $20 raffle ticket!”

If the winner chooses to travel internationally they will receive airfare, two nights in a hotel, and dinner for two anywhere in the world.  If they choose to stay in the continental U.S. the winner receives transport, two dinners for two, and four nights lodging.  If they decide to stay in Maine they could host a staycation at a camp on a lake for their friends, rent a tent and throw a catered party, or something else. Anna helps with the logistics and bookings. The only limitation is imagination and the maximum prize value of $5,000. 

This important fundraiser supports the UU Church of Belfast’s ability to donate 100% of the weekly plate collection to a variety of nonprofits benefitting the entire community and beyond.

Tickets are available online at uubelfast.com; in person at The Green Store, 71 Main St. (338-4045); or from most members of the congregation.

Go to uubelfast.com or call Anna at 207-930-9399 FMI