Two-day pie and book sale – Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pies of all kinds at $10 each; books (paperback/hardcover) 25 cents-$1.
2nd annual yard sale – Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Gorham High School cafeteria, 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham. Sponsored by the Gorham High School GivingTree that supplies holiday gifts to Gorham students and their families that are in need. As you can imagine this will be a tough year for many families. Those interested in making a donation or you are a student and would like community service hours, contact Laura Ryan or Susan Sedenka at the school or call 222-1077.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. White Elephant, baked goods, handmade crafts; lunch of fish chowder, hot dogs, etc.
Country corner Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton United Methodist Church, 276 Chicopee Road, Buxton. Christmas decorations, fancy work, cooked food, white elephants and books. Corn chowder and chicken soup luncheon. Come and start your Christmas shopping early.
Indoor yard sale – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Scarborough Grange, County Road, Scarborough. New and used items, Avon, boys’clothes ages 5-8, adult clothing, porcelain dolls, and many other items. Snack bar with home-baked goods, sandwiches, coffee tea and punch.
Bountiful fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Stevens Avenue Congregational Church, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland. Crafts, jewelry, antiques, knits, basket raffles, fudge and lots of baked goods. Order your fudge early by contacting Marcia, 797-4573. Corn chowder luncheon.
Craft fair and bake sale – ?Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bridgton Arts & Crafts building, Depot Street behind Reny’s, Bridgton. Everything is made by members of the Craft Guild and made in Maine, we will also be collecting food for the Bridgton Food Pantry.
21st annual holly berry craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Region High School, Naples. Sponsored by Project Grad 2012. Please join us and get into the holiday spirit as you support the crafters, vendors and local organizations. Shoppers will find a selection of handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind creations from the unusual to the unique, with something to fit every taste and budget. Live entertainment throughout the day. Santa will visit from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and children may have their photos taken with him. Luncheon items include soups, chowder and chili at the concession stand.
Harvest fair – Saturday, Nov. 12 8 a.m.-2 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Crafts, jewelry, books, pet items. Gifts, silent auction, candies, raffles, baked goods, pickles, jams. Children’s room, Christmas items, white elephant room and much more. Breakfast 8-10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; lobster stew, lobster rolls, etc.
Fall fair, silent auction – Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Forest and Pleasant avenues, Portland. Jewelry, plants, handmade knits, Christmas tables, baked food table and country store. Coffee and muffins, 8:30 a.m.; lunch, 12-1 p.m.
Two-day USM craft show – ?Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., USM Field House, Gorham campus. To benefit USM men’s and women’s soccer and softball programs. More than 80 artisans will exhibit and sell handcrafted wares – wood products, paintings, photography, jewelry, knit items and whimsical sculpture; garden, pottery, glass and fabric art; and gourmet specialty foods.
18th annual holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham High School, 409 Gray Road, Windham. Sponsored by Windham Athletic Boosters. More than 150 crafters, refreshments, door prizes, kiddies crafts tables and more including a Santa visit.
Downeast fair – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Woodfords Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Bakery, candy, Christmas decorations, cookie walk, gold elephant, harvest table/crafts, jams & jellies, jewelry, handmade knits and sewn items, Serrv shop (fair trade items), silent auction, snack bar featuring famous lobster rolls, and much more.
Old-fashioned Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Road, Windham. All handmade gifts, decorations, sweet treats, linens, aprons, wreaths, knitted items and unique framed items.
Church fair and craft show – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., St. John The Evangelist, 611 Main St., South Portland. More than 20 crafters – jewelry, baked goods, Christmas table, raffles and Annie’s attic. Luncheon with lobster rolls, haddock chowder and hot dogs.
Fall feline frolic – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Thrifty Kitty Thrift Store, located on the second floor of the Odd Fellows Buildings, Woodford’s Corner, Portland. Local art, holiday items, thrift store items, books and more. Proceeds benefit Friends of Feral Felines. For more information, visit www.feralfelines.net or call 797-3014.
To be included in this listing, nonprofit organizations planning fairs or sales should email information at least 10 days in advance to Robert Lowell at ajbob@maine.rr.com.
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