As I write this, it is a rainy, foggy Wednesday. Two brave souls exhibited at the Wednesday Farmers Market at the Settlement Shops, Pat's Patch and Crusty Uprising. It brought possibilities to mind that perhaps there is a place where we could have winter markets. Both have food available. Pat has lettuce, potatoes, black beans, etc., and can be reached at (920) 839-2704. Chuck Sully can be reached at (920) 421-1913. He bakes on Monday nights and adds more baking days near Christmas. He will be at the Folk Show at the YMCA in Sturgeon Bay later this month.

Mission presentation

Gary Gordon will give a slide presentation on his visit and work at our Catholic diocesan mission in the Dominican Republic. All are welcome to the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Stella Maris Catholic Parish, Fish Creek Site. Refreshments will be served. This is sponsored by the council of Catholic Women, from St. John & St. Paul's sites.

'Hungry Caterpillar' anniversary

Children can help create a very long caterpillar at the Door County Library to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." See Holly at the Fish Creek Library to get details for infants to 10-year-olds. The program runs Nov. 2 through Dec. 4.

Jack-O-Lantern Days

Don't forget Jack-O-Lantern Days from Friday to Nov. 1 in Fish Creek. Call (800) 577-1880, or go to www.fishcreekinfo.com for information.

Parenting classes

S.T.A.R. parenting classes will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays from Nov. 5 through Dec. 10 at the YMCA Northern Door. For information or to register for this Family Centers of Door County event, call (920) 825-1430 or (800) 856-1651 or go to www.door countyfamilycenters.com.

Loaves and Fishes meals

Loaves and Fishes meals will be served on Tuesday at St. Rosalia's Church in Sister Bay. Serving starts at 5:00. If you are hungry or would like fellowship, join us at these meals served the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Fall Harvest Dinner

Door County community and visitors are invited to come for food and friendship, when Immanuel Lutheran Church, Baileys Harbor, serves its annual Fall Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the church fellowship hall.

The menu will include chicken and dressing, meatballs, salads and vegetables, and pumpkin and apple pie.

Tickets prices are $10, adults, $5 children 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 6.

Advance tickets, always helpful, can be purchased by calling (920) 839-2494, 839-2565, or 839-2179. Tickets will be available at the door, also.

Matching funds are applied for from Thrivent Financial to help replace certain windows in the church building, which was dedicated in 1962.

Contact Mary Anderson at (920) 868-3172; mana@dcwis.com; or 8592 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212.