ELLSWORTH – The fifth annual Christmas is for Kids fund-raiser has been planned for next weekend. The country music event is scheduled from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall on Eastern Road.

The event will feature live music from the former star of the Curly O’Brien Show, country singer Doc Morrill, and the Down Home Country Band.

Also performing will be special guest star Gary Mitchell.

Cash donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Christmas is for Kids campaign, which raises money for local children.

Contact Tom Salisbury at 667-0525 or by e-mail at tomjc@midmaine.com.