Christmas in the Village – Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, (Route 121), Casco. Wreaths, music, food, and vendors. Silent auction with Meerymeeting collectible dolls, framed and signed artwork, set of hand-painted glassware, stained glass-framed etched mirror, heavy duty automotive winch, and more. Lobster roll and corn chowder lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Joy of Giving holiday gift fair – Saturday, Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m., On The Move Fitness, 161 Ocean St., (Mill Creek), South Portland. Sixteen crafters and vendors. Held in conjunction with the South Portland Food Cupboard and are accepting both monetary and non-perishable food donations as well.
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, a.m.-7 p.m., Sunset Ridge Golf Links, 771 Cumberland St., Westbrook. Diverse lineup of crafters, artists and vendors. Free admission for all shoppers; food and cocktails served all day.
MECA holiday sale – Friday, Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Maine College of Art, Porteous Building, 522 Congress St., Portland. Find the perfect gift, crafts and fine arts by MECA students, alumni faculty and staff.
First Parish Church fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Silent auction, cafe? luncheon, dessert auction, crafts, greens, gifts and more.
Annual Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Betsey Ross House, 99 Preble St., South Portland. Sponsored by the Betsey Ross House Resident Council. Used books, jewelry, knit items, home baked goods and many more items.
Cookie fare – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Cressey Road United Methodist Church, corner of Route 25 and Cressey Road, Gorham. Choose from thousands of homemade cookies and fill a box for $7.50. Candy and fudge also available. Children can decorate a large sugar cookie for $1. Proceeds help childen go to summer camp.
Annual Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield (between Oxford and Casco). Fundraiser for 10 scholarships for area students. Cookie walk, bake sale, craft items, RADA cutlery, attic treasures, and a Christmas table. Sale continues briefly following church service on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Shaker Christmas – Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road (Route 26), New Gloucester. Shaker baked-goods including wheat bread, cinnamon-raisin bread, fruitcakes, and herbal biscuits and cookies; wide selection of gifts, and holiday items, Shaker culinary herbs and teas, pickles, jellies, cheese, woodenware, furniture, antiques, baskets, knit goods, toys, ornaments, white elephant room, Maine Christmas trees and wreaths; hot cider and homemade doughnuts; lunch plates will be served.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton Center Baptist Church, Route 22, Buxton. Christmas decorations, homemade goodies, white elephant table and raffles; hot homemade doughnuts and coffee; luncheon with fish chowder and sandwiches.
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Scarborough United Methodist Church, corner of Route 1 and 2 Church St., Scarborough. Handmade crafts, grandma’s attic, ready-to-give gift baskets, evergreen wreaths and arrangements, bake sale, and luncheon.
Annual Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Point Congregational Church, UCC, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Local artists and crafters, baked goods, wreaths, boxwood centerpieces, grandma’s attic table, raffles and much more. Homemade haddock chowder luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Victorian Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Knits, crafts, homemade baked goods and candy, books and trash and treasure. Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with fish chowder, corn chowder, chicken salad sandwiches, and chili.
Made in Maine Christmas Fair – Saturday, Dec. 7. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Handmade treasures, gift baskets, baked goods, jewelry, raffle items including Boston and Portland art museum passes, gift certificates to restaurants, spas, Portland theater tickets, vintage hand-sewn quilt, quality dollhouse –fully furnished, and much more. Breakfast and lunch served at Snowflake Cafe? – homemade food to eat in or take out.
Highland Lake Grange craft fair – Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Highland lake Grange #87, corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. Thirty-one bags of scentsy products, theme baskets, jewelry, dolls, baby items, pottery, tomboy tools, fleece blankets, all types of knit and crochet homemade items, and baked goods.
Christmas Magic arts and crafts show – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Westbrook Middle School, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. Shop from Maine artisans. Admission is $2; under 12 free.
Designing Women annual show and sale – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ocean Avenue Elementary School, 150 Ocean Ave., Portland. More than 40 local female artisans displaying handcrafted pottery, handbags, glasswork, handwoven clothing and accessories, home accents, stained glass, sculptural ceramic art and much more. Suggested $2 door donation and all proceeds from refreshments and lunch benefit Ocean Avenue Elementary School PTO.
School Around Us annual prelude craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Hall, Cape Porpoise. More than 30 artists, artisans, raffle prizes and homemade food. Benefits School Around Us.
Holiday concert and craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m., Woodford’s Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Sponsored by Portland Conservatory of Music. Students will perform a variety of solo repertoire and chamber music with holiday craft fair following concert. Refreshments will also be served after the concert. Craft fair will feature handmade Hymnbook, Angels, and Boxwood Tree centerpieces; homemade plum pudding, holiday cookies in holiday tins, PCM gift certificates, and other gift items. To donate homemade cookies or holiday-themed crafts for this event, please contact the PCM office at 775-3356. The concert is free and open to the public; donations accepted.
Nonprofit organizations should email information at least 10 days in advance to Robert Lowell at ajbob@maine.rr.com
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