Nikki’s Picks

ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Vendors will have items for sale, St. Martin’s Attic and Crafts, Christmas cookies by the pound at St. Martin’s Cookie Shoppe, Bake Shop with homemade baked goods, raffle tickets available at the door with cash prizes and more. Food and drinks available all day.

7TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TWO-DAY EVENT, Nov. 8 and 9. Forty-plus downtown retailers, restaurants, and businesses will be having sales and giveaways in our walkable historic downtown. Visit at least 10 participating businesses with your punch card (No purchase necessary; just pick it up at your first stop in any participating business marked by a balloon) and you’ll be entered to win one of the fabulous prize packages valued at $100 or more!