St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold a Christmas Fair on November 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing together the gifts and talents of parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham and St. Hyacinth Church in Westbrook.

The Christmas fair at St. Charles Borromeo Church, part of All Saints Parish, will be held Saturday, November 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the church hall at 132 McKeen Street in Brunswick.

All are welcome to gather for sung vespers for the dead, an ancient evening of prayer consisting of chanted psalms, antiphons, and hymns.

The St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K will be start at the Memorial Gym at 678 Main Street in Sanford.

Deacon Bob Cleveland and Peter Piconi will lead an Advent Retreat on Exploring Hope on Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union Street in Camden.