Stop by Sunset River Marketplace to meet local and regional authors who are featured in the gallery’s book section. They are happy to sign books, which make wonderful holiday gifts. There will also be wine, hot cider and lots of holiday goodies, plus a free gift certificate drawing. Participating authors include Ann Ipock, Otis Lee, Linda Scribner and more.

Sunset River Marketplace , 10283 Beach Drive SW. Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. (910) 575-5999, sunsetrivermarketplace.com