Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St. (across from Mercy Hospital), Portland. Live and silent auction, jewelry, used books, children’s items, attic treasures, shirt shop, country store (baked goods, crafts, soup mix, cheese and much more), holiday greens, lunch. On-street parking and parking lot at rear of church on Park Street.

Holiday fundraiser – Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for Grieving Children, 555 Forest Ave., Portland. Sponsored by Art Exchange for JustPeace to benefit art programs in impoverished and conflict-ridden areas in the world. Arts, crafts, music, poetry readings, presentations and more. Suggested donation $5.

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