Local Flavor: Greek Bazaar and a community dinner
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Volunteers at St. Demetrios Church in Saco share a laugh as they prepare pastries for the upcoming Greek Bazaar. PHOTO BY LIZ GOTTHELF
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For authentic Greek food, stop by the Saint Fontini Greek Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at St. Demetrios Church, 186 Bradley St. Saco.
Church parishioners are working hard, preparing savory dishes and an estimated 7,000 pastries made from recipes handed down over generations.
“We have a great comradery. Instead of knitting we come together to bake,” said parishioner Vanja Somerville.
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Photo Courtesy of Vanja Somerville |
Pastries, gyros, and coffee and other beverages will be available for purchase on the day of the event. There will also be a mini Greek market and a craft and jewelry table.
Frozen foods can be ordered now through Nov. 20 and picked up the day of the event. These items include entrees, appetizers and sweet bread. To order online, go to https://v2.versieats.com/menu-stdemetrios-greek/ . For questions about ordering, contact Toni Spirounias at 207-934-2159 or tspirounias@yahoo.com.
Community Dinner
Local community group OOB365 is hosting its annual free Thanksgiving community dinner from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the American Legion Hall, 14 Imperial St., Old Orchard Beach. The meal will include turkey dinner with all the fixings and a large selection of desserts.
Liz Gotthelf is the publisher of Saco Bay News. She also loves to eat – and support local businesses. If you have any local restaurant or food news, she’d love to hear from you. Send her an email at newsdesk@sacobaynews.com.