Country corner Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton United Methodist Church, Chicopee Road, Buxton. Corn chowder lunch, dessert and beverage, $5.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow Street, Westbrook. Crafts, white elephants, jewelry and bake sale.
Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked goods, cookie walk, attic treasures, craft room, books and corn chowder luncheon. To rent tables, call Betty Young at 797-0659.
Mary Brooking & Friends holiday gift show and sale – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Elizabeth & Main Gallery of Art, 238 Main St., Gorham. 839-4060. Original art, cards, prints, paper collage presentation, jewelry, poetry books and handmade food items.
Christmas fair and rummage sale – Saturday, Nov. 5, 88:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 197, 300 Conant St., Westbrook.
Annual craft fair – Sunday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Westbrook Eagles Club, Saco Street, Westbrook. To benefit Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. Craft tables with lots of variety, baked goods, assorted fudge, homemade pickles, jams, jellies and “sunshine soup.” Eat in or takeout breakfast and lunch. Breakfast to order, $4. Eggs any way you want them, pancakes, French toats, sausage, bacon or ham, bagels with cream cheese, Tony’s doughnuts or muffins. Price includes beverages.
Lunch: famous homemade fish chowder, pizza, hot dogs, chips; hot homemade apple crisp with vanilla ice cream and assorted soft drinks. Sponsored by “True Fans for Elvis Fan Club.”
Home for the holidays Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Raffle, crafts, children’s games, baked goods, knit items, 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 Fair – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Presumpscot Grange Hall, 1844 Forest Ave., Portland. Cooked food, candy table, books, penny auction, attic treasures, snack bar and luncheon at noon. A few tables still available, $10. For a table, call Marlene at 774-2143.
Fine craft show – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Atrium ballroom, Cook’s Corner, Brunswick. Fourth annual designing women fine craft show. To benefit the Maine Women’s Fund featuring the work of 30 professional craftswomen.
Fall fair – Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Forest and Pleasant avenues, Portland. Breakfast 7:30 -9 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Handmade knit and crocheted goods, plant table, childrens’ gifts, jewelry, gifts, Christmas tables, baked goods, cookie walk, nature photos and country store.
Korean food sale – Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Rainbow United Methodist Church, 618 Washington Ave., Portland. Meals, $7, $5. Sale of Korean food, baked goods and white elephants.
Church fair and craft show – Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, South Portland. Lots and lots of raffles, 50/50, knits, cookie walk, food table, jewelry, and Annie’s Attic in the social center. Something for everyone. Craft tables available to rent, 772-1136. Lobster rolls, haddock chowder and hot dog luncheon.
Christmas fair – Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint Joseph’s Manor, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland. Sponsored by volunteers. Major raffle prizes include a child-sized John Deere battery-powered 4 x 2 vehicle, a handcrafted jelly cabinet, a handcrafted quilt, a handcrafted stained glass picture and a collectible doll. A lucky wheel will offer new prizes every five minutes or so throughout the fair with every spin having a minimum value of $25. Baked goods, fudge, crafted items and an extensive lunch menu with an Italian flair.
Two-day holiday craft fair – Friday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Artisans in pottery, jewelry, weaving, gourmet chocolates, soaps, skin-care, photography, quilting and much more including chair massage, childrens’ activities, raffles, baked and other foods and a chili lunch.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Westbrook Eagles, 89 Saco St., Westbrook.
Holiday prelude fair – Saturday, Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland. Knit goods, seasonal decorations, jewelry, cooked food and childrens’ items. Treasure room of used goods and a silent auction featuring “theme baskets.” Morning coffee and goodies and sandwiches and chowder luncheon.
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Narragansett School, Main Street, Gorham. Sponsored by Gorham High School Varsity Softball. Calling all crafters. Space rental, $30 or $38 with electricity. For more information, call Robin Arsenault at 839-2990.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mill Brook Estates, 300 East bridge St., Westbrook. Crafts, jewelry, books, white elephant, rummage, baked goods, candy, holiday pies, tea breads and featuring Rada cutlery. Coffee, donuts, hot dogs, sandwiches and soda.
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