Holiday Bazaars

DEC. 3-4

• 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.

• Homespun Holiday Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 3 at Butte Elementary School, 4006 S. Butte Road. The event includes vendors, a silent auction, Christmas entertainment, a book fair and a spaghetti feed from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Booth space is available. For more information, contact 861-5200.

• Elements Christmas Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 3 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wasilla, 1375 E Bogard, Wasilla. Come enjoy live music and lunch while shopping for Alaskan made arts and crafts. Vendor space is available. For more information, contact Maggie at 354-7279.

• 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.

• The non-profit Denali Cheer Booster Club, which supports the Denali Cheer Leader Teams, is hosting a Bazaar at the Boys and Girls Club in Wasilla from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Dec. 3 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 4 to benefit the Rising Star team, which is raising money to travel to the national competition.

• “Treasured Hearts Home Show Gift Boutique” craft fair is at the Palmer Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec 3. Bring two canned of food for local food banks and get 10 percent off. For more information, contact Carol at 357-0352.

DEC. 9

• Primrose Retirement Community’s Annual Holiday Gala Benefit is from 7 to 10 p.m., Dec. 9, featuring music by Pianist Alexander Zlatkovski. Admission is an unwrapped gift, gift card or other donation to the Santa Cop Program, which benefits Seniors in need on Christmas morning. RSVP by Dec. 8 by calling Kristen or Marcie at 373-5500.

• Community Holiday Arts and Craft Bazaar is Dec. 9-10 at the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Building, Mile 61.5, North Glenn Highway. The bazaar is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 10. Booths are available. For more information, or to schedule a table, contact 745-0704.

• Books are Fun Christmas book exhibit and gift event 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 9 at Mat-Su Regional Outpatient Center. Get an early start on holiday shopping with a selection of handmade gifts by the employees and volunteers at Mat-Su Regional.

DEC. 10

• 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.

• Community Holiday Arts and Craft Bazaar is Dec. 9-10 at the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Building, Mile 61.5, North Glenn Highway. The bazaar is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 10. Booths are available. For more information, or to schedule a table, contact 745-0704.

ONGOING

• Homesteaders Country Store’s second annual Christmas Meet and Greet is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, 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.

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