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Valley Fiber Arts Guild’s “Out of the Box Show and Sale” is Nov. 4 and 5 at the Palmer Depot. The event is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 5. Come join us for holiday cheer and one-of-a-kind local Alaskan made fiber gifts.
Holiday craft fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 5 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 6 at the Wasilla Area Seniors Center, 1301 South Century Circle. The event includes gifts and treasures by local crafters, bakers and artists. Follow the signs from Knik-Goose Bay Road and Palmer Wasilla Highway.
Homesteaders Christmas on tap Nov. 5 to Dec. 17
Homesteaders Country Store’s second annual Christmas Meet and Greet is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 17. Tables cost $10 each. Consignees also are asked to donate one item for the Christmas sock again this year. Each customer gets one ticket and extra tickets are $1 each, or you can trade three food items for a free ticket. The drawing is Dec. 17, and proceeds benefit the Big Lake food bank.
Iditarod Elementary PTA’s Idita-Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 12 at the school. The event includes vendors and a silent auction.
Palmer Elks Lodge No. 1842’s annual Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 12, free to the public, vendor’s $35. This is a non-smoking event so come get your shopping done early. For more information, contact Perry at 242-1865 or visit palmerelks.org/crafts.htm.
The Palmer Elks Lodge’s annual Craft and Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 12. This is open to the public and vendor space available for $35. This is a non-smoking event. There will be an assortment of arts, crafts, baked goods and delicious concessions. There also will be raffles and door prizes as well. For more information, contact Perry at 373-5900 or call the lodge at 745-3950, or visit palmerelks.org/crafts.htm.
St. David ¼s Episcopal Church invites area holiday shoppers, bargain-hunters and lovers of handmade arts and crafts to its annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 19. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, located at mile 2.2, Wasilla-Fishhook Road. It is free and open to the public.
Baked goods, jewelry, pottery, handmade soaps, ornaments, holiday table linens and other distinctive gifts will be offered. Lunch items will also be available for hungry shoppers. For more information, contact Molly Johnson at mollyjoh@gmail.com and note “Holiday Bazaar” in the subject line.
Women’s ministry’s holiday bazaar is Nov. 19
The Women’s Ministry of Palmer Church of the Nazarene’s seventh annual Holiday Bazaar is from 11a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 19 at the Palmer Train Depot. There are a limited number of spaces available — backwall is $55, hall or center of room $45, table rental is an additional $5. Vendors should contact the bazaar message line at 746-0261 or cnwmbazaar@gmail.com for a vendor form.
Mid-Valley Seniors’ fall craft fair is Nov. 19
Mid-Valley Seniors’ fall craft fair is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 19. Vendor tables are $25. For more information, contact 892-6114.
Jonesers and Su’z Alaska has organized a Santa’s workshop Nov. 26 to Dec. 26 at Meta Rose Square. Santa’s workshop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays and from 1 to 5 p.m., Sundays. For more information, contact Jonesers@hotmail.com.
Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge’s Holiday Tree Gala is from 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 3 at the Best Western Lake Lucille in Wasilla. The event begins with the viewing and live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and also will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts from North Star Bakery and fine wines from local distributors. Local music ensembles will perform festive songs of the season. Exceptional silent auction items are being gathered. For more information, contact info@palmerhayflats.org or visit PalmerHayFlats.org.
Mat-Su USBC 2nd annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 3 at North Bowl, 3250 Palmer Wasilla Highway. Booth space is available. For more information, contact mat-suusbc@hotmail.com.
Jonesers Willow Christmas Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 3 at the Willow Community Center, Mile 69 Parks Hwy. The event includes Willow Christmas Bazaar with live entertainment, prize giveaways and 50 vendors. For more information, contact Jonesers@hotmail.com.
Big Lake Lions Holiday Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 4 at the East Lake Mall in Big Lake. The event includes a selection of arts, crafts, candy, jewelry, glasswork, baskets, and pictures with Santa.
For more information, contact 892-8687 or 892-6502.
Mat-Su Senior Services’ annual Christmas Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 10, at 1132 S. Chugach St. in Palmer. Tables are $35 each. For more information or to reserve a table, call 745-5454.
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