Thanksgiving feast

LEWISTON — On Wednesday, Nov. 23, at noon, area families will combine resources in order to celebrate a Neighborhood Thanksgiving Feast. In the spirit of that first Thanksgiving, the varying dishes will reflect the rich heritage of both old and new residents here in Lewiston. Neighborly sharing will also enable families to enjoy a heartier meal than many could afford on their own. Shaw’s of Auburn and the Lewiston Hannaford are helping out with food, and several turkeys are being given and cooked by local volunteers.

This is the 24th Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by Hope House, which operates the Family Support Center at 91 College St. All are welcome to attend, whether able to contribute a dish or not. About 70 families are expected, and so is a lot of music, laughter, great food and friendships for which to be thankful. For more information, call 577-1165.

Elks craft fair

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Elks Lodge will hold its second annual craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Vendors interested in participating should contact Amy Bowden at Aimisback@aol.com or contact the Lewiston Elks Lodge at 784-4801.

Shaker fair

NEW GLOUCESTER — The 2011 Shaker Christmas Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Highlights of the fair include holiday delights from the Shaker kitchen, Shaker store, book room, herb room, white elephant room, holiday wreaths, cheese and pickles. There will be free cider pressing. A holiday barbecue lunch will be served.

Annual fair

BUCKFIELD — The annual Nezinscot Valley Holiday Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School.

The fair will feature more than 60 local crafters and vendors including handmade jewelry, soaps, knitted items, wood carving, photography, pottery, raffles and more.

Photos with Santa will begin at 10. There will be live musical performances throughout the day and a variety of lunch items available.

Star Fair

POLAND — Poland Community Church will hold its Star Fair from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the church on Route 26.

There will be a silent auction, wreaths, crafts, food and children’s shopping. A quilt raffle will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Holiday parade

WINTHROP — The 27th annual holiday parade and community-wide celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 3. Storm date is Sunday, Dec. 4.

The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m., with participants lining up at the top of Main Street at 2:30 p.m. The parade route continues on Main Street to downtown Winthrop.

For more information, contact Victoria Christopher at 441-1463.

For more detailed information about this event and/or the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce, go to www.winthropchamber.org, call 377-8020 or send an email to info@winthropchamber.org.