You find this merchandise in a big box store! These fairs are the best way to find unique and thoughtful gifts you can't get just anywhere. At the same time, most of these benefit, in one way or another, a group or organization.

SATURDAY, NOV 8 HOLLY SHOPPE — 8 am-1:30 pm,

Luncheon 11:30 am-1 pm, North Anson,

Congregational Church. Christmas crafts,

baked goods, candy, jewelry, knives, Grandma's

knits, used items, cookie table, missions.

CRAFT FAIR & LUNCHEON — 9 am-2 pm,

Kingfield United Methodist Church, 51 High St. Crafts, lunch, bake sale, White Elephant table. FMI: 628-3010, 265-4231.

CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-3 pm, Temple Town Hall. Hand-crafted gifts, homemade pies, bread, lunches, snacks.

HOLIDAY FAIR — 9:30 am-1 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. FMI: 778-3381.

CRAFT FAIR — 10 am-2 pm, Strong Elementary School, 110 No. Main St. Sponsor: 8th grade class. Tables: 684-3521.

FRIDAY, NOV 14 CHRISTMAS FAIR — 10 am-2 pm, Edgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center, 221 Fairbanks Rd,, Farmington. ($) FMI/table rentals: 778-3386.

SATURDAY, NOV 15 BENEFIT AUCTION, SOUP-A-THON — noon soup-a-thon, auction 4 pm, Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. Benefits Eric "Cuffy" Savage family. ($ donation) FMI: 864-9955.

FARMINGTON ROTARY'S BASKET BINGO — Elks Lodge, W. Farmington. FMI: 778-3518, x100.

SATURDAY, NOV 22 CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Nichols Expo Ctr., Weld St., Wilton. Free. For space: 778-4726.

HOLLY FAIR — 10-2 pm, Congregational Church Barn, Rangeley. 864-5966.

SATURDAY, NOV 22 HOLIDAY FAIR — 9 am-1 pm, Stratton Elementary School. Wreathes, jewelry, hand-painted glass & wood, quilts, music, food, more. Photos w/Santa 10 am-noon. FMI: 246- 2028.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

NOV 28 TO 30 ARTISTREE ARTISANS OPEN HOUSE — Fir & Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am- 3 pm, E. Vassalboro Grange, 323 Main Street. Free. Artists, musicians, refreshments, raffle, door prize, handcrafts, antiques. FMI: 623-3069, www.maineartistree. com.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

DEC 5 TO 7 MOUNTAIN HOLLY DAYS — Throughout Rangeley, Oquossoc. Specials sales, holiday fare, etc. FMI: 864-5364.