Barters Island had its own "Antique Road Show" on November 28. About 40 residents came, most bearing two or three antiques to be appraised by John Bottero from the Nobleboro Antique Exchange. After a great potluck supper, John handled each item, gave a history of each piece (such knowledge), and gave the value. Unfortunately, there were no hidden treasures in the lot. Anyone who is interested in antiques always thinks they will come across that great painting or item they have acquired in a yard sale or discovered in their own attic that might be worth millions -- didn't happen here!! However, we had a great time and a terrific meal and we hope to do it again. John expressed that he would come back anytime because the food was so good. Thank you, Paul and Wendy Greenleaf, for hosting this event.

The next thing on our agenda will be the Christmas Fun Workshop on Sunday, December 16, at 2 p.m. We will be learning how to make candle arrangements. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a child (any age, boy or girl) and/or an item for the Food Pantry. We will wrap the gifts at the workshop. If you would like to participate in the cookie swap also, please bring three dozen cookies (two to swap, one to eat). Also, if anyone has any extra wrapping paper, please bring it. There will be a small charge per person for materials; therefore, pre-registration is necessary by December 10. To register, call Evelyn at 633-6977 or Maureen at 633-6614.

Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 19, at 6 p.m. We will be having our annual Barters Island Community Association Christmas Party and YOU will be our guests. The officers and trustees will be providing all of the food and doing all of the cooking. All you need to bring is an appetizer or a dessert. Last year we had a wonderful, festive time. We will be dressing up (a step above our usual jeans or sweats). Men, don't panic - no ties or sport coats are expected. If you were unable to attend our Christmas Fun Workshop and would like to bring a gift for a child (any age, boy or girl), we would truly appreciate it.

Last, but not least, we're hard at work trying to put the Barters Island Cookbook together. Please get your recipes in to Lorraine Hodgdon, P. O. Box 401, Trevett, ME 04571, as soon as possible. We will be having a contest to decide what name will appear on the cover of the cookbook and the winner will receive a free cookbook. Send your suggestions to Lorraine. Important: Please don't put your name on your entry, just your phone number.

As you can see, the BICA has been busy trying to keep our community active, but it is YOUR Community Center and we need everyone's involvement. Every Trevett resident is welcome and we would like to see more of you at our functions. Believe me, we will welcome you warmly and we promise you a good time and, always, great food. Watch this column and the "What's Happening" column to keep updated on all events.