HARRISBURG -- Though temperatures outside were cold, inside the auxiliary hall of Harrisburg's First United Methodist Church it was cozy and filled with Christmas cheer, as the mouthwatering aroma of chicken casserole, green beans and sweet potatoes wafted in the air.
It was the 82nd year the United Methodist Women hosted their annual Christmas bazaar, a community fixture this time of year.
Those dining in were seated and had dinner, a drink and dessert (a tasty pumpkin cake with or without whipped cream topping) as some of the the church's women handled seating, serving and cleanup duties.
In addition, a silent auction could be found at one end of the building, and a feature known as "attic treasures" was at the other.
Plus, pecans and homemade baked goods were at tables near the entry.
Pat Cain, a volunteer supervising the pecan sales, said she liked to lend a hand to the church because both of her children's families went there.
"I just like to help where I can," Cain said.
