OXFORD – The Church Women United’s “Community Mitten Tree” is standing in the NBT Bank of Oxford, waiting to be decorated with beautiful generosity from the community. From the first Saturday in November until the first Friday in December, please visit the NBT bank and bring in some colorful knit mittens, hats, socks and slippers to help fill the tree boughs. They may have been purchased, or they may have been knit by hand, either way, they’re all gifts from the heart. New toys and books may also be donated, and placed under the tree.

The Church Women United “harvest” these items from the tree, and then they’re used to fill the annual Community Christmas Baskets. If there are any leftovers, they’re donated to the Oxford Primary School and to Oxford Head Start to keep little heads, hands, and feet warm. Your donations of hats, slippers, mittens, toys or books are greatly appreciated. (Please no scarves.) The NBT Bank is conveniently located at 10 North Canal Street in Oxford.