Calendar | Faith-based events

Nov. 25 — Dec. 2

Christmas tree lot

Now-Dec. 23: Annual tree lot at Issaquah Christian Church with proceeds to benefit missions in Mexico and Cambodia. Monday-Friday: noon-8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E.; 425-392-5848 or www.iccweb.org

Dead Sea Scrolls class

Monday: Calvary Lutheran Church hosts a series of free classes open to all. No registration needed. Next classes: Dec. 4 and 11. All classes start at 7 p.m.; 2415 S. 320th St., Federal Way; 253-839-0344 or www.calvary-elca.org

World AIDS Day luncheon

Friday: Multifaith Works holds its annual luncheon, which is an opportunity to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS, to recognize work of dedicated volunteers and more. Free and open to all. No ticket but please register. Noon; Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle; to register call 206-324-1520, ext. 229, or go to www.multifaith.org

Alternative Christmas Fair

Next Saturday: Choose from 15 local and international nonprofit "special causes" for a gift donation or buy free-trade gifts. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Northshore United Church of Christ, 18900 168th Ave. N.E., Woodinville; 425-483-6557 or www.northshoreucc.org

Brief announcements of public events may be e-mailed to faithpage@seattletimes.com; sent to Suesan Whitney Henderson at The Seattle Times, P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111; or faxed to 206-464-2261. Select items will be published on a space-available basis.