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Idita-Bazaar is Saturday
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.
Elks’ craft fair is Saturday
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.
Palmer Elks’ Craft and Gift Fair is Saturday
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.
Craft Bazaar is Saturday
A fall craft bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 12 in the basement of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Palmer. The event includes live music, hot food, and more than 20 vendors.
St. David ¼s annual Holiday Bazaar coming Nov. 19
St. David ¼s Episcopal Church’s annual Holiday Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 19 at the church, Mile 2.2, Wasilla-Fishhook Road. 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.
Santa’s workshop opens Nov. 26
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.
‘Holiday Tree Gala’ is Dec. 3
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.
Holiday craft bazaar is Dec. 3
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 Dec. 3
JonesersWillow 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 Dec. 3
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.
Lions Holiday Bazaar is Dec. 3-4
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 theEast 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.
Senior center hosts Christmas bazaar
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.
Homesteaders Christmas continues
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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