Holiday gift fair will be held November 23

Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. James Family Center will hold a one-day gift fair. A wide variety of items suitable for holiday gift giving will be for sale.

Many are one of a kind, including jewelry, planter boxes, dream catchers, wreaths, jams, quilts, and featuring Teddy Bears made from recycled vintage fur by artist Pat Talbott. Another special item is smoked salmon by local C&H Seafood.

There will also be a large selection of collectible and antique items at very good prices, just in time for Christmas.

Irene Martin, local author, will sign her new book, “The Family That Never Threw Anything Away.” This slim volume of poems, like everything for sale at this event, will make an excellent gift.

Lunch, with home made stew, taco salad, biscuits and desserts will be served and there will be a large bake sale featuring Scandinavian goodies including lefse, fattingmand and krumkake. Live entertainment will be provided by local musician Fred Carter.

A Kid’s Christmas Store is open for children under 12 to buy gifts for their family members. Every item is under $1 and assistants will be available to help the children choose and wrap.

All proceeds go to St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia Street.