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St. Mary’s Church preparing 60 Thanksgiving baskets Tuxedo — St. Mary’s-in-Tuxedo Episcopal Church will once again be providing approximately 60 Thanksgiving dinner “baskets” to local families this year. Donations need to be delivered to St. Mary’s by Sunday, Nov. 20. Cash donations are accepted (make checks out to “St. Mary’s” and note “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the memo section) to pay for the already ordered turkeys. Stuffing, cranberry sauce, onions and corn have been donated by members of the Outreach Committee. Stop by the church on Monday, Nov. 21, between 9 and 11 a.m. if you have time to help pack the baskets. If you have any questions, contact Sue Heywood at 351-3473 or sueheywood@optonline.net. Santa is expected at Sacred Heart School’s Christmas bazaar this Sunday Monroe — Sacred Heart School will be having its annual Christmas bazaar this coming Sunday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1; more than 40 vendors will be on hand. There will be food and beverages as well. The great man in red and white is expected to arrive sometime around 10 a.m. A photographer also will be on hand for those wishing to have their picture taken with Santa. For more information, Kim at 845-783-6434 or e-mail SacredHeartCraftFair@gmail.com. Nebrasky Plumbing once again hosting Toys for Tots Monroe — Nebrasky Plumbing Heating and Cooling is sponsoring its annual holiday toy drive benefiting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots by collecting new, unwrapped toys at their Monroe headquarters, located at 1019 Route 17M. Or, you can call Nebrasky at 845-783-6661, and they will pick up your donation within Orange County, through Dec. 5. “We’re proud to sponsor this effort on behalf of the children within our community,” owner Paul Nebrasky said in a press release announcing the effort. “This drive marks our sixth consecutive year of participation, and it’s one of our favorite non-profits we support throughout the year. For more information, call 845-783-6661 or www.NebraskyPlumbing.com or on Facebook.