Thursday, Nov. 28: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace in South Portland, is hosting its 18th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner with all the fixings from 12-3 p.m. Call 767-2575 to reserve between 3 and 9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Transportation can be arranged by calling as well.

Saturday, Nov. 30: Meet New England author, Karel Hayes, as she signs copies of her new picture book, “The Christmas Visitors,” at Nonesuch Bok in Mill Creek South Portland from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hayes is the author of the previous best-selling picture books “The Winter Visitors,” “Snowflake Comes to Stay,” and “The Amazing Journey of Lucky the Lobster Buoy.”

Nov. 30: The Joy of Giving Holiday Gift Fair, featuring 16 crafters and vendors, takes place 1-4 p.m. at On The Move Fitness, 161 Ocean St., South Portland (Mill Creek). Free to public. For more information, email amber@onthemovefitnessme.com or call 799-0042.

Sunday, Dec. 1: Maine Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. at the Maine Medical Center Scarborough Learning Resource Center located at 100 Campus Drive, off Route 1. Use the front entrance, signed West at the top. For more information, call 510-1402 or email Ted_Metremorsupgroup@yahoo.com.

Thursday, Dec. 5: Sacred Stories of Immigrants and Refugees will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at South Portland City Hall, second floor. Come to hear the amazing stories of young adults who have transitioned to this country from war, genocide and lack of law. Witness their willingness to tell you about them. Please arrive on time as this is a sensitive experience. Age 14 and up. Not appropriate for younger children. Admission is free.

Dec. 5: The Scarborough Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. at the Scarborough Municipal Building, Chambers B. State Sen. Jim Boyle and Rep. Andrew MacLean will discuss the upcoming legislative session. The new website, ScarboroughDems.org, will be launched at the meeting. All Democrats invited. For additional information, call Rachel Hendrickson, 510-1903.

Dec. 5: The choral and instrumental music groups at Cape Elizabeth High School will be performing a concert in the school auditorium at 7 p.m.? Featured will be the school’s chorus, Symphony Band, Wind Symphony and Willie Maiden Combo.? The chorus, under the direction of Joanne Lee, will be performing selections including works by Loesser, Stoope and Lloyd Webber. The bands, under the direction of Tom Lizotte, will be performing works by Fillmore, Curiale, Carter and Standridge. ?Entrance music, provided by the combo, will include works by Gershwin, Rollins, Coltrane and Grofe.? Admission is free. For further information contact tlizotte@capeelizabethschools.org.

Saturday, Dec. 7: Morrison Center will hold its 5th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Poinsettia & Wreath Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The festive, family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Enjoy a variety of local crafters, a visit from Santa, bake sale, raffle, homemade lunch to eat-in or take-out, and much more! The greenhouses will be open and stocked with poinsettias, holiday wreaths, and other plants. Morrison Center is located at 60 Chamberlain Road in Scarborough. Admission is free. For more information, call Meghan at 883-6680.

Dec. 7: A Yuletide Fair and Lobster Roll Luncheon takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Congregational Church – Scarborough, located at 167 Black Point Road. Featuring knits, baked goods, cookie walk, crafts, silent auction, treasures and trinkets, jewelry, candy, and more. The luncheon is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon tickets are $12 each.

Dec. 7: A Victorian Christmas Fair takes place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. A luncheon of fish chowder, corn chowder, chicken salad sandwiches, chili, etc., will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The fair will display jewelry, knits, crafts, homemade baked goods and candy, books and trash and treasure. For more information, call 799-1413.

Dec. 7: A roast pork supper takes place 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post 35, 413 Broadway, South Portland. On the menu are roast pork, apple sauce, potatoes, peas, carrots, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, punch will be served. Adults are $8, children 5-12 years $3. Contact Mary Neal at 767-0874 or 799-3997 for more information.