To the Editor: 
The New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting its 13th Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus for boys and girls on Sunday, Dec. 11, with seating at 1 p.m. at the New Salem Fire Station at 694 New Salem Road inNew Scotland. Bring along your favorite teddy bear.

The auxiliary has been in contact with Mrs. Claus again this year to help plan another wonderful event for the children in the community. Mrs. Claus is looking forward to seeing everyone!

The children will listen to stories read by Mrs. Claus and enjoy tea sandwiches and, of course, hot cocoa! Come and enjoy this magical afternoon planned with promises of a wonderful time to be had by all.

Paid advance reservations are required by Thursday, Dec. 1. Please call 518-650-7636 to make your reservations. The children attending must be at least 2 years old. The cost is $25 for an adult and one child. Each additional guest (child, Grandma, Grandpa, cousins, or friends) is $5.

Bring your camera for photo opportunities. 

A portion of the proceeds, as in past years, will be donated to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office Hilltown Christmas Program.

Shirley Unser

Coordinator 

New Salem

Volunteer Fire

Department Auxiliary