ASHLAND — Santa Claus and Sparky the Fire Dog will greet children from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church on Allen Farm Road.

Children in preschool to grade six from SAD 32, including the towns of Portage, Masardis, Oxbow, Sheriden, Garfield Plantation and Nashville Plantation, are invited. A pinata, games, prizes, movies and more will be offered.

The Ashland Fire Department will provide popcorn balls and candy for each child. Information is available by calling 435-6012.