Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Collection Week, now through Nov. 25 E very year National Collection Week takes place during the third week in November when across the country more than 4,500 drop-off locations open to collect shoebox gifts — fi lled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. This is an eff ort to send God’s love to millions of boys and girls around the world through the Samaritan’s Purse project. Throughout the project’s National Collection Week, area shoebox donors will contribute to the 2024 global goal of reaching 12 million children. During the year, you can also Build a Shoebox online at https://www.samaritanspurse. org/operation-christmas-child/ buildonline/ or mail or drop off your gift-fi lled shoeboxes at a permanent Ministry Center. Local drop off locations are as follows: • Chelsea, Mass. — NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER, 47 Spruce St., Chelsea, MA 02150-2345. Dates/Times: Fri., Nov. 22: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 23: 4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 24: 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Mon., Nov. 25: 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. • Melrose, Mass. — FAITH EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 200 Franklin St., Melrose, MA 02176-1823. Dates/Times: Fri., Nov. 22: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 23: 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 24: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Mon., Nov. 25: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM F USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season W ASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii: • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20 For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps. com/holidayshippingdates. USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season. The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay — mail and ship today! For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Offi ce location hours, visit usps.com. Come enjoy Polymnia Choral Society’s “Merrily We Sing” holiday concert! or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. Every year people in our area look forward to starting off their holiday season with the Polymnia winter concert. We can promise a fun, festive and surprising choral concert for your family and friends! On December 7, Polymnia will kick off the season with our great holiday concert — titled Merrily We Sing! We will feature songs of peace and good cheer for you and your family. Join us for this joyous celebration of the holiday season! The concert will involve traditional carols and songs that celebrate different aspects of the holiday season. Feel free to sing along with us as we sing holiday favorites! Please join us on December 7 and experience this great Polymnia holiday tradition! The concert promises to be a fun time for all ages. It will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Herbert St., Melrose, Mass.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. We look forward to seeing you there! Accessibility Information: St. Mary’s Church has a ramp on the side entrance of the Church. A lift is available from the side entrance to reach the main entrance of the Church. Any accessibility questions, requests, or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@polymnia.org. To purchase tickets for this concert: https://polymnia.ticketleap.com/winter-concert/. For more information about Polymnia: www.polymnia. org/about
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