Get rid of old gold and use the money for gifts

The Friends of the Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary are holding a holiday bazaar on Thurs.,, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up discounted restaurant and salon gift certificates, various yummies, clothing and accessories. Party of Gold will be there as well, buying used silver and gold jewelry. Proceeds to the Child Life Program. 243 Charles St.

The Dorchester Historical Society holds a Victorian-style Christmas open house at the William Clapps House, 195 Boston St., 2-4 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 5. Refreshments, singing and more. 617-265-7802.

Ed. note: I'm experimenting with running calendar-type listings, starting with holiday-season stuff. If you're holding an event related to one of the holidays in Boston, drop me a line with the details. If there's enough interest, I could even set up a more formal calendar database.