All who have generously given their time to ring the bell for the local Salvation Army chapter are invited to join Red Kettle Campaign organizers on Saturday, November 10, from 9 to 11 am, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street.

The Newtown Salvation Army Committee will be serving bagels and pastries, fruit cups, coffee, and tea. All prior “ringers” and their guests are welcomed as well as those wishing to volunteer for the first time this year or who would like more information about the annual bell ringing campaign.

Signup sheets will be available for ringing this December. Bell ringing is done in 60-minute shifts, and all are welcome— individuals, couples, groups, families, clubs, et al.

The funds raised by the Salvation Army Newtown-Bethel chapter go toward helping Newtown’s Social Services Department provide assistance to local residents in need. During the annual 2016 Red Kettle Campaign in Newtown and Bethel, more than 120 volunteers stood outdoors and rang hand bells over the course of two weekends in December and raised more than $9,000 in donations. Of those funds, 90 percent have been used to assist residents of Newtown and Bethel.

State Salvation Army officials will be attending the November 10 event, and a Salvation Army band will provide a musical background.

Reservations are requested by November 4. Contact Anna Wiedemann at 203-417-3004 or 203-426-1035 or Steve Bennett at newtownringers@yahoo.com.