I will probably never again use the words “Santa” and “bourbon” in the same sentence again (although I do know of a friend who instructs his kids to put out bourbon instead of milk for Santa on Christmas Eve). But today, those two apparently disparate topics naturally intersect as I remind you of two events happening today — and this weekend.
The first is the Santa’s Christmas Garage Sale, which is taking place today (Thursday), tomorrow and Saturday at St. Martin Lutheran Church on Bay Rd.
This annual Santa’s Garage Sale is one of the church’s biggest fundraisers, raising money to support the parish’s social ministry missions including Santa’s Stocking Project, their Little Food Pantry, and their emergency fund.
This is very popular sale, and when I went by this morning it was packed with shoppers. But I managed to swing up and down the aisles twice, each time finding a new treasure. I wound up taking home three Christmas gifts, a pair of red gloves (planning to use for the Parade of Lights), some tinsel (you can never have enough tinsel), three strings of Christmas lights, a pair of Christmas socks, and a bag of jingle bells. All for $17, and all for a good cause.
I even got a selfie with Santa himself.
But rest assured, there’s still so much stuff piled on the two dozen or more tables in the church’s community room that when you stop by, there’ll be plenty more treasures to be found. There are lots of lights, wreaths, garland, table decorations, toys, manger scenes, holiday glasses and plates, candles, tree skirts, lawn decorations, miniature and full-sized Christmas trees … you think it, they got it.
So make sure to stop by, grab some bargains and support a good cause. The Santa’s Garage Sale will take place at St. Martin Lutheran Church at 813 Bay Rd., on Thursday and Friday Nov. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Now to the bourbon.
There are still tickets available for the Village of Webster’s annual Bourbon Bash, scheduled for this Saturday Nov. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Harmony House, 58 East Main St. At this adults-only event (obviously), several local distilleries, along with Webster Wine and Spirits, will be on hand to offer tastings. Food samples will also be provided to complement the bourbons.
The Bourbon Bash also usually features great raffles and bourbon products for sale. This is a nice opportunity to come together as community for a casual, fun gathering. Click here for tickets. They cost $39.19, which includes the Eventbrite fee. ID is required at entry.
ID is required at entry.
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(posted 11/11/2026)
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