Home for the holidays Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Raffle, crafts, children’s games, baked goods, knit goods, wreaths, children’s shopping, personalized ornaments, Christmas decorations, grandma’s attic, candy and fudge. Chowder and hot off the grill lunch menu. Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m.
Christmas bazaar & Korean meals – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rainbow United Methodist Church, 618 Washington Ave., Portland. Meals served 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations, $7.50, $5.50.
Church fair and craft show – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, South Portland. Raffles, more than 25 crafters, jewelry, baked goods, knits, Christmas table in the hall and a full Annie’s Attic at the Parish Social Center. Lobster rolls and haddock chowder luncheon. Tables available.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Baldwin Church, Route 113, Baldwin. Crafts, bakery, candy, knit and gift shops, and treasure chest. Lunch – beef stew, sandwiches and coffee.
Holiday craft fair – Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham High School, Route 202, Windham. More than 80 crafters, refreshments, door prizes, kiddies craft table and more. Sponsored by Windham Athletic Boosters.
Down East fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodfords Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Lobster roll lunch, famous cookie walk, attic treasures, jewelry, books, hand-knitted outerwear, Christmas decorations, crafts, plants, jams, jellies, soup mixes, silent auction and a pie contest.
Just an old fashioned fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Ansgar Evangelical Lutheran Church, 515 Woodford St. (Rosemont Corner), Portland. Homemade Yulekake Christmas breads, international gifts from Scandinvia, along with homemade items including candy, fudge, jellies and white elephants. Coffee, pies and a special luncheon at an old fashioned price.
Saint Joseph’s Manor fair – Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint Joseph’s Manor, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland. Major raffle prizes include a child-sized John Deere battery powered 4 x 2 vehicle, handcrafted jelly cabinet, handcrafted quilt, handcrafted staine glass picture and a 13-piece set of collectible doll Franklin Mint cats; luck wheel prizes every five minutes with every spin having a minimum value of $25; baked goods, fudge, crafted items, and extensive lunch menu with an Italian flair.
Christmas fair – Friday, Nov. 17, 3-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., North Congregational Church, Church Hill Road, Buxton. Highlights include antique jewelry table, red hat corner, and cookie walk. Refreshments Friday and coffee and doughnuts plus luncheon Saturday; hot dogs served both days.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland. Crafts, childrens’ table, jewelry, relics and trweasures, decorations, cooked food, silent auction, guest crafters, coffee and doughnuts, chowder and sandwich luncheon.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Presumpscot Grange, 1844 Forest Ave., Portland. To rent a table, call Marlene Moore at 774-2143.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, Route 25, Gorham. Homemade crafts and baked goods, jewelry table and a raffle of a quilt, oil and a Christmas Tree. Fish chowder luncheon with sandwiches, tea and coffee. Sponsored by Ladies Circle of the church.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Mill Brook Estates, 300 East Bridge St., Westbrook. Crafts, Rada cutlery, jewlry, books, white elephant, rummage, candy, baked goods (holiday pies and tea breads); coffee, donuts, hot dogs, sandwiches and soda.
Holly daze bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland. Wreaths, gifts, fair fancy, candy and baked goods, trash ‘n treasures, knit goods, jewelry and books. Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with fish chowder, sandwich rolls and apple crisp. Church is handicapped accessible.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., East Windham Community Church, 24 Falmouth Road, Windham. Cookie walk, bake sale, Toot’s ice cream, crafts, knit goods ans white elephgant table.
Christmas fair -Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church, UCC, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Handmade crafts, homemade candies and baked goods, cookie walk, Christmas wreaths and greens, silent auction, cheese, trash & treasures and luncheon.
Holiday happenings Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Elm Street Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. Christmas crafts, homemade bread, fudge, cookies, pies, grab bags, artwork, jewelry and plants. Homemade doughnuts, coffee, lobster stew and sandwiches.
Church craft fair – Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Bungalow, 450 County Road, Scarborough. Jewelry, Christmas gift baskets, decorations, candy, bread, brownies, cookies, stocking stuffers, Christmas stockings, jar gifts and tons more.
Fall fair – Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland. Sponsored by the Animal Refuge League of Westbrook to benefit Wanda’s Paw Fund for animals with special medical needs. Homemade crafts, knitted and crochet items, quilts, jewelry, raffles, handmade Christmas gifts and ornaments, “yummy” food, pet items and toys, cross stitch pictures, dolphin wood sculpture, child items and much more. Crafters willing to donate items should call 854-9771, ext. 119.
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Breakwater School, 856 Brighton Ave., Portland. Raffles, light lunches and door prizes.
Christmas at First Parish – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, UCC, 1 Church St., Gorham. Sleigh rides, Santa Claus, silent auction, knit items, jewelry, baked goods, toys, candy, greens, ornaments, books, crafts and face painting. Quiche luncheon.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Cumberland Methodist Church, corner of Upper Methodist and Blackstrap roads, Cumberland. White elephant table, pickles, patchwork, dolls, jewelry and wreaths. Fish chowder lunch, sandwiches and home baked goods.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Arok Temple, 102 Bishop St., Portland. Sponsored by Daughters of the Nile. Lots of crafts and home-baked treats. Luncheon available.
Book and bake sale – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Alban’s Church, 885 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth. Thousands of gently used fiction and non-fiction books including hardcover, softcover, kids books, records and books on tape. Homemade casseroles, soups, cookies, pies, cakes and more.
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