From painting to pottery, dolls to dish towels, local artisans have special gift ideas for those special people on your gift-giving lists.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, NOV 28 TO 30

ARTISTREE ARTISANS OPEN HOUSE —

Fri & 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.

SATURDAY, NOV 29

CRAFT FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Kingfield Elementary School. Crafters, lunch, more. FMI: 265-4132.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, DEC 5 TO 7

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

SATURDAY, DEC 6

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-3 pm, Salem Community Methodist Church, Rte. 142. ($) FMI: 678-2442, 678-2877.

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Santa visit 10:30 am, luncheon 11:30, Strong United Methodist Parish Hall.

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 9 am-2 pm, Fairbanks Meetinghouse School, Farmington. FMI: 778-2694.

CHRISTMAS FAIR — 10 am-3 pm, Congregational Church Barn, High St., Rangeley.

SATURDAY, DEC 13

CRAFT SALE — 9 am-1 pm, Avon Community Hall. Tables/spaces avail. FMI: 639-5811, 639-4408.