A season of bazaars

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THE OLYMPIAN | • Published October 04, 2009

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Best of the season bazaar

Dates: Oct. 9 and 10

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 206 Third St. S.E., Yelm

Description: Crafts and gifts of all kinds. Soup, sandwiches, and baked goods for sale. Vendor spaces are available.

Contact: Marjan Morrish, 360-458-7121

5,500 square feet of goodness

Dates: Oct. 10

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Mason County Senior Center, 826 Railroad Ave., Shelton

Description: The event showcases local creativity and many handmade and one-of-a-kind items from non-profit organizations and local individuals. Featured are quilts, crafts, leather goods, baskets, jewelry, aprons, scarves, hats, baby items, holiday decorations. White Elephant and re-gifting tables. Home-style soup and sandwiches will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Contact: Terri Shaw, 360-426-7374

eagle landing community crafters

Dates: Oct. 10

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Eagle Landing Community Clubhouse, 2257 E. Eagle Lane S.W., Tumwater

Description: Cards, coasters, crochet items, knit items, lots of handcrafted items.

Contact: 360-956-3344

Holiday helpers

Dates: Oct. 10 and Nov. 14

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: McLane Grange, 931 Delphi Road S.W., Olympia

Description: Arts and crafts for decorating your home and gift-giving, including candles, stamping supplies and gifts, cards, homemade items, quilts, sports memorabilia, music and antiques, with lots more including lunch and lattes. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: Peg Miller, 360-705-1537.

a sale for all seasons

Dates: Oct. 16 and 17

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: State Capital Museum, Coach House, 211 21st Ave. S.W., Olympia

Description: 28th annual show of beautifully handcrafted items for gifts, home and holiday decor. Jewelry, stained glass, soaps and lotions, hand painted seasonal art, soft sculpture, jams and jellies, candles, cards, ceramics, pottery, scented trivets, watercolor prints, ornaments, fabric totes, purses. Donations for the Thurston County Food Bank will be accepted.

Contact: Debbie Wakefield, 360-491-0176.

carlyon beach holiday bazaar

Dates: Oct. 17

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Carlyon Beach Community Clubhouse, 2719 Island Dr. N.W., Olympia

Description: Annual community arts/crafts, and bake sale. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: Linda Pardee, 360-584-4884

mason benson holiday bazaar

Dates: Oct. 17

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Mason Benson Club, 5971 Mason Lake Drive W., Grapeview

Description: Holiday items and local crafts.

Contact: Linda Reid, 360-427-1894, or Mary Jo Nelson, 360-426-0069.

The squeaky page holiday bazaars for Thurston County Food Bank and Thurston County Animal Services

Dates: Oct. 17, benefits the Food Bank; and Nov. 14, benefits Animal Services

Time: 11 to 5 p.m.

Location: 1202 Black Lake Blvd., Suite C1, Olympia

Description: Handcrafted items by a variety of local arts and crafts designers.

Contact: Paige Porter, 360-352-4664.

christmas comes early

Dates: Oct. 23 and 24

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Quinault building, lower flower, Panorama, 1835 Circle Lane S.E., Lacey

Description: Handmade jewelry, wood, crafts, crochet and knitted items. Vendor tables are available.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church

Dates: Oct. 23 and 24

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Location: Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 206 E. Wyandotte, Shelton

Description: Annual bazaar filled with crafts and baked goods. Your one-stop Christmas and holiday shopping.

Contact: Char Mann, 360-426-2986.

Yelm Adult Community Center Fall festival

Dates: Oct. 23 and 24

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Yelm Adult Community Center, 16530 S.E. 103rd Ave., Yelm

Description: Arts and crafts, baked goods, raffles, jewelry and spinning wheel products. Vender tables are available for $25.

Contact: Shirley Rodger, 360-701-6863.

festive fall craft sale

Dates: Oct. 24

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 1826 Snively Ave., Chehalis

Description: Handmade furniture and wooden flutes, decorative hand towels, handcrafted wooden items, glass wind chimes, handmade candles, soaps, and holiday cards, quilts, jewelry, photograph and art work, and holiday packages of assorted nuts.

St. Edward bazaar

Dates: Oct. 24

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: St. Edward Parish Hall, 601 W. C St., Shelton

Description: Collectibles, Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving and Christmas items, house and outdoor plants, jewelry, linens and glassware, bake sale. Enjoy lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

alonda villa holiday and variety sale

Dates: Oct. 24 and 25

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Alonda Villa Clubhouse, 1301 Alonda Lane N.E., Lacey

Description: Holiday craft items for gift giving.

Contact: Diane Allen, 360-455-8661 Olympia chapter 36, Order of Eastern Star’s annual dinner and bazaar

Dates: Nov. 1

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: 521 North St. S.E., Tumwater

Description: Many crafts, jewelry and baked goods. Enjoy dinner from noon to 4 p.m.

Contact: Norma Jean Roberts, 360-491-6528

18th Annual homemade for the holidays

Dates: Nov. 6 and 7

Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road S.E., Lacey

Description: Handcrafted items. Free admission and parking. Bake sale by Lacey Presbyterian Church, and lunch available from Bavarian Wurst. Donations will be accepted for the Thurston County Food Bank.

Contact: Debbie Wakefield, 360-491-0176.

Christmas bazaar

Dates: Nov. 6 and 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Mountain Green Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 5280 55th Lane, Lacey

Description: Handmade Christmas crafts. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: 360-413-9292 or 360-456-0925

hands to home bazaar

Dates: Nov. 6 and 7

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Location: Fords Prairie Grange, 2640 W. Reynolds Ave., Centralia

Description: Door prizes, raffle to raise money for the food bank. Lunch will be served by the Ladies of the Grange.

Contact: Donna Harwell, 360-807-4704

homespun from the heart

Dates: Nov. 6 and 7

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Location: Church of the Nazarene, 1119 W. First St., Centralia

Description: Charming mini country stores brimming with quality homespun gifts. Jennie’s Kitchen will offer mouth-watering soup and fresh baked muffins, or enjoy espresso and delicious sweet treats at Bread of Life Bakery.

peace lutheran busy doves holiday boutique

Dates: Nov. 6 and 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 2242 Friendly Grove Road N.E., Olympia

Description: Crafts, antiques, quilts, baby items, silent auction, quilt drawing, jewelry, and bake sale. Complimentary coffee, tea or hot cider is offered.

Contact: Laura Tilson, 360-357-5166.

Cottage treehouse “A country winter festival”

Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6 through Dec. 18

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 3747 107th Ave. S.W., Olympia

Description: Snowmen, wreaths, jewelry, quilts, and more.

Contact: Shirley Johnson, 360-438-2121.

22nd annual lake limerick magpies bazaar

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Lake Limerick Inn, 790 E. St. Andrews Drive, Shelton

Description: Forty booths of handcrafted items. Homemade turkey soup, chili and baked goods, along with a $1 raffle for a basket worth $100. Vendor spaces are available.

Contact: Call 360-426-1863.

American legion auxiliary holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 3201 Boston Harbor Road N.E., Olympia

Description: White elephant table, hand made jewelry, homemade crafts, and bake table.

Contact: Corinne Tracy, 253-271-7273.

Capital Crafters Bazaar

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Capital Vision Christian Church, 1775 Yew Ave. N.E., Olympia

Description: Many handcrafted items, including woodworking, candles, personalized items, holiday gifts, children’s and baby items, paper crafts, beading, sewing, and more. Raffle items, proceeds to benefit the church’s youth.

Contact: Kim Reiter, 360-236-0880.

bountiful bodacious bazaar

Dates: Nov. 7 and 14

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 3938 88th Ave. S.W., Tumwater

Description: Wonderland of holiday surprises, garden decor, art, linens, antiques, collectibles, holiday ornaments, wood wagons, culinary delights, jewelry. Themed items include bunnies, roosters, flying pigs, cats, bird houses, frogs, Asian statues and dragonflies.

Contact: 360-754-4321.

holiday on main street

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton

Description: Handmade crafts, collectibles, Christmas booth, baked goods. Scandinavian lefse and krumkaka made on site. Lunch of homemade soups, and homemade pies will be available.

Contact: 360-426-8611.

Holy family school annual holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Holy Family School, 2606 Carpenter Road S.E., Lacey

Description: Christmas ornaments, handmade Christmas cards, beaded Christmas items, jewelry, rubber stamps and scrapbooking items, Partylite, baby dresses and hair bows, inspirational gifts, and much more. Donations for the Thurston County Food Bank will be accepted.

Contact: Mary Ann Bart, 360-456-2437.

Lutheran women’s missionary league mission fair

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2020 Franklin St. S.E., Olympia

Description: Quilts, tea towels, handcrafted items, gifts, bake sale, Christmas cookies, Grandma’s Attic, and 100th anniversary cookbooks.

Contact: Florence Jonen, 360-561-4510

st. Andrews united methodist church bazaar with ‘grandma’s attic’

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 540 School St. S.E., Lacey.

Description: Features crafts, a bake sale, jams and jellies.

Contact: Betty Gluth, 360-459-9976, or Chris Regester, 360-491-3425.

st. columban fall festival and turkey dinner

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (dinner until 6 p.m.)

Location: St. Columban Church hall, 506 First St. S., Yelm

Description: Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, beverage and desert, Christmas booth, arts and crafts, baked goods, raffle, potluck game, country store and children’s games. Admission is free.

Contact: 360-894-5811 or 360-458-3874

Woman’s club of olympia holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 1002 Washington St. S.E., Olympia

Description: Locally handmade holiday crafts, including pottery, jewelry, glass, scrapbooking, art, blankets, clothing, wood crafts, bird houses. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: Hazel Bullpitt, 360-352-2672.

29th annual holiday bazaar at fort lewis

Dates: Nov. 7 and 8

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Location: MWR Expo Tent, American Lake Community Center, Building 8085, NCO Beach Road, North Fort Lewis.

Description: Silent auction, raffle and door prizes. Admission is $2, free for kids 15 and younger.

Contact: Melissa Steinig, holidaybazaar@fortlewisofc.org.

donnie j. o’neill orthopedic guild holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 13

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Shelton Civic Center, 525 W. Cota St.

Description: Salad bar luncheon and holiday bazaar featuring local crafters and vendors. Cost for luncheon is $8.

Contact: Vickie Gonzales, 360-426-1601, ext. 3142.

resident council holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 13

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Providence Mother Joseph Care Center, 3333 Ensign Road N.E., Olympia

Description: Annual bazaar benefiting Mother Joseph Care Center residents. Vendor tables are available for $20.

Contact: Penny Hyers, 360-493-4634.

30th annual holiday happening

Dates: Nov. 13 and 14

Time: noon to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: Masonic Center, 455 North St., Tumwater

Description: Watercolors, photography, floral wreaths and garlands, decorative painted items, calligraphy, jewelry, quilted and hand-stitched items, fused glass, soap, cards, chocolates, candles, wood items, and purses.

Girlfriends holiday market

Dates: Nov. 13 and 14

Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road S.E., Lacey

Description: A gathering of one-of-a-kind antiques, primitives, folk art, seasonal gifts, and decor. Admission is $5 Friday, $3 Saturday. Donations for the Thurston County Food Bank will be accepted at the door.

lake lawrence lodge holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 13 and 14

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Lake Lawrence Community Club, 15735 Topaz Drive S.E., Yelm

Description: All hand crafted show. Free parking and admittance. Hourly door prize drawings. Lunch/snack counter. Complimentary hand-crafted gift for first 300 guests each day. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: Sharon Gray, 360-894-2281.

prince of peace holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 13 and 14

Time: noon to 8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 10333 Bridgeport Way S.W., Lakewood

Description: Vendors selling handmade and some commercial items. All proceeds support the Prince of Peace Food Closet.

Contact: Margaret Estrada, 360-584-2565.

Rainier area building community christmas bazaar

Dates: Nov. 13, 14, 15, and Dec. 11, 12 and 13.

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays

Location: Rainier Historic School, 207 Center St., Rainier

Description: A variety of vendors with cloth, yarn and wood handcrafted items, jewelry, dolls, jams and jellies, candles and a Christmas room with gently used low-cost Christmas decorations.

Contact: Karen Creamer, 253-370-4410, or Hanna Vassar, 360-446-2005.

Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center Annual holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 13 and Dec. 11

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 153 Johns Court, Shelton

Description: All items are handmade. Residents sell baked goods and lunch to raise funds for Resident Council. Vendor spaces are available.

Contact: Adele DuPont, 360-427-2575

12th annual holiday crafts showcase

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: North Thurston High School, 600 Sleater-Kinney Road N.E., Lacey

Description: 32 local crafters featuring candles, silk floral, afghans, jewelry, country crafts, wood decor, quilts, Christmas decor, hand crafted sewing items, soaps, snack bar and more. Vendor spaces available.

Contact: Penny Gibson, 360-943-5404.

Colonial estates holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 3700 14th Ave. S.E., Olympia

Description: All homemade gifts, knits, home decor, Barbie clothes, baked goods.

Contact: Genie Johnston, 360-459-9209

evergreen shores holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Evergreen Shores Beach Club, 7540 Lakeside St. S.W., Olympia

Description: Items from Tastefully Simple, handmade jewelry, quilts, scrapbooking items, homemade crafts and baked goods. Vendor spaces are available.

Contact: 360-292-3793.

The “real” holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Capital Place Independent Retirement, 700 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia

Description: Fabulous fresh wreaths, custom silver spoon bracelets, chocolate candy, handmade items, and lots more, including refreshments and door prizes. Donations for the Thurston County Food Bank will be accepted.

Contact: Carol Stewart, 360-357-9922.

south bay firefighter’s association holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: South Bay Fire Station #81, 3506 Schincke Road N.E., Olympia

Description: Community members sell crafts, hand made treasures, holiday gift items and more. The firefighters host a snack bar and bake sale. Proceeds go to hosting community outreach programs. Vendor tables are available by logging on to: www.southbayfire.com, or by calling Heidi Prince, 360-491-5320.

winter wonderland bazaar

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way S.E., Olympia

Description: 15 kinds of fresh nuts, Rada Cutlery, children’s and handcrafted items, cookie walk, candy and big bakery, one-of-a-kind auction, gift baskets, Christmas decorations, antiques, garden and “green” items, matching sets of table linens, quality gift sets, face painting and firs ponds for kids of all ages. A spaghetti lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a snack bar is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for lunch is $6 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under, and a light lunch will be available for $5.

Contact: 360-943-2661, or Carol Gruen, 360-352-9703.

winter wonderland bazaar

Dates: Nov. 14

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Salvation Army, 1505 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia

Description: Home made crafts, quilts, baby quilts, wooden craft items, wreaths, soy candles, many great Christmas gift items. Lunch will be available.

Contact: 360-352-8596.

old tyme christmas

Dates: Nov. 14 and 15

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: 6515 Henderson Blvd. S.E., Olympia

Description: Handmade American Girl outfits, knit items, seasonal floral, original artwork, boxed gift items, porcelain Santas, dolls, ornaments, angels and fairies. Donations will be accepted for the Thurston County Food Bank.

Contact: Cathy Morrison, 360-754-0501.

southwest indian jewelry show

Dates: Nov. 17 and 18

Time: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 324 W. Cedar St., Shelton

Description: Second annual Southwest Native American gift and jewelry show features traditional styles for men and women by artists like Tommy Singer and new unique southwest inlay styles by artist Calvin Begay and Chris Tom. Proceeds help St. David’s ongoing outreach work in the Shelton community.

Contact: Marcia McKaig, 360-426-1933.

McLane elementary holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 20

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: McLane Elementary School, 200 Delphi Road S.W., Olympia

Description: Enjoy a wonderful and relaxing evening of shopping. Home-party vendors along with special handmade arts and crafts will be available. There will also be food and a special “Santa Shop” where children can shop.

Contact: Jo Hovancsek, 360-956-9597

elma grange #26 holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 20 and 21

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: Elma Grange, 401 W. Waldrip, Elma

Description: Crafts, gifts, baked goods. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: Carole Weyerts, 360-249-8346

v.f.w. holidayfest bazaar

Dates: Nov. 20 and 21

Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: VFW Post #318, 2902 Martin Way E., Olympia

Description: Crafts, quilts, clocks, candles, jewelry and other handmade items. Lunch will be available at Mina’s Kitchen, and a bake sale which will include many goodies. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: Cheryl Champion, 360-956-9234.

10th annual holiday bazaar and craft fair

Dates: Nov. 20, 21 and 22

Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Little Creek Casino Resort, W. 91 state Route 108, Shelton

Description: Fine wood working, craft booths, unique handcrafted jewelry, candles, holiday decorations and novelties, custom embroidery, gifts and more. All proceeds support the purchase of gifts for children in the Mason County Homeless Shelter and Transition Homes.

Contact: April Olson, 360-432-7037.

bearzaar

Dates: Nov. 21

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Olympia High School, 1302 North St., Olympia

Description: 9th annual event featuring crafts and antiques, and more than 150 vendors. Lattes, muffins, pizza and more. Canned food donations accepted for the Thurston County Food Bank.

Contact: Kathy Thompson, 360-956-3667.

christmas craft fair

Dates: Nov. 21

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Cornerstone Christian School, 5501 Wiggins Road S.E., Olympia

Description: Various handmade crafts and baked goods.

Contact: Tina Carlile, 360-923-0492

Mt. View Elementary annual holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 21

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: 1900 College St. S.E., Lacey

Description: Vendors may feature baby quilts, pillows, Christmas wrap, Barbie clothes, handmade jewelry, doggie clothes, wind chimes, prints, paintings, knitted rugs, candle holders, wreaths, balsa wood shadow boxes, and much more. There will be special performances and the Mt. View Marimba Band, food concessions in the cafeteria, and lots of raffles.

Contact: Tara-Lyn Poole, 360-455-0357.

olde english christmas faire

Dates: Nov. 21

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 19th Avenue and Capitol Way, Olympia.

Description: Antiques and collectibles, handcrafted gifts and goodies, coffee with a conscience, knitted items, flavored honey and honey fudge, Tea Room treasures and gift baskets, Vestryshire Sauce, quality used books and music CDs, fine arts loft featuring jewelry, fine art, glass and other artisan booths. A sit-down luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact: Laura Tayne, 360-357-5537.

Rochester middle school 16th annual holiday bazaar and thanksgiving feast

Dates: Nov. 21

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Rochester Middle School, 9937 Highway 12 S.W., Rochester

Description: More than 30 tables full of holiday crafts, baked goods and more. A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings will be served by students.

Contact: Danelle Nix, 360-273-5958.

senior action network holiday bazaar and gift show

Dates: Nov. 21

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey

Contact: Cyndi Lounsbury, 360-528-8726

31st annual country christmas bazaar

Dates: Nov. 21 and 22

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Location: Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds pavilion, Elma

Description: More than 230 booths of all handcrafted items.

Contact: Karen Olson, 360-482-2717

Nisqually valley moose lodge holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 21 and 22

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Nisqually Moose Lodge, 1117 Yelm Ave., Yelm

Description: Home made crafts, baked goods, concessions and more. Vendor tables are available by calling Rae Gaither, 360-458-7556.

Lacey Holiday bazaar

Dates: Nov. 27 and 28

Time: noon to 5 p.m.

Location: Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey

Description: A community event sponsored by Lacey Parks & Recreation, features handcrafted items only. Free raffle prizes each day; lattes, lunch and snacks are available. Admission and parking is free. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Thurston County Food Bank will be accepted.

Contact: Lacey Parks & Recreation, 360-491-0857.

Apex Handmade Only Holiday Bazaar

Dates: Nov. 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 7960 Center St. S.W., Tumwater

Description: A variety of handmade only items ranging from holiday decorations, jewelry, signs, jellies, various crafts, etc., all by local crafters. Enjoy a snack bar and other activities while you shop.

Contact: Dede Jasperson, 360-705-2739

cousins’ christmas bazaar

Dates: Nov. 28

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Black Lake Grange, 6011 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Olympia

Description: Homemade items for Christmas and year-round gift giving such as garlands, wood crafts, rustic decor, ornaments, lots of art, homemade goodies, raffle, etc. Also a visit from Santa.

women on a mission

Dates: Nov. 28

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Mountain Green Clubhouse, 5280 55th Ave. S.E., Lacey

Description: Homemade items including quilts, tote bags, grocery bags, scarves, dish cloths, potato bags, wall hangings, wine/cider gift bags, placemats, napkins, and other misc. items. There will also be a bake sale.

Contact: Mary Sandifer, 360-491-7520

ceramics open house/holiday sale

Dates: Dec. 3, 4 and 5

Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Location: The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. N.W., Olympia

Description: Come see the ceramics studio, and learn about class opportunities from instructor Joann Gaither. Pottery and whimsical art made by students will be available for purchase. Sign the guest book for a chance at a door prize.

Contact: Veronica Gemmell, 360-753-8063.

merrie makings

Dates: Dec. 4

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way S.E., Olympia

Description: Annual sale of handcrafted fresh wreaths, centerpieces, holiday cemetery arrangements and gift items. Enjoy cookies and coffee while you shop.

Contact: 360-402-7669

Thurston county employees craft fair

Dates: Dec. 4

Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: 2000 Lakeridge Drive S.W., Olympia, room 152

Description: Wonderful handcrafted goods including quilts, wood crafts, soaps, candles, sugar scrubs, cards, clothing, knick-knacks, crocheted items, and much more. Donations for the Thurston County Food Bank will be accepted.

Contact: Sandy Griffin, 360-754-2961.

friends of the library art show and sale

Dates: Dec. 4 , 5, 11 and 18

Time: Times vary

Location: Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. S.E., Olympia

Description: These art shows will provide the community with the opportunity to see the work, meet the artist and do some holiday shopping that will benefit the library.

Contact: 360-352-0595 for times.

Danish Sisterhood Thyra Lodge #19 Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Scandinavian Cultural Center, Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave. S.., Tacoma

Feline Friends Holiday Bazaar

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 10 a.m. to3 p.m.

Location: Griffin Fire Dept., 3707 Steamboat Loop N.W., Olympia

Description: This event will host more than 20 vendors with a unique variety of special handcrafted gifts for friends and pets: Jewelry, pet toys and snuggle beds, knit socks, crocheted scarves, hats, purses, handmade Christmas decorations, quilts, paper art, dried flowers, garden seeds, oil and watercolor art and cards, baked goodies and many other items too good to miss. There will also be a "White Elephant" table and raffle. Vendor tables are available.

Contact: 360-866-1909, or log on to: www.feline-friends.net..

Griffin PTO 3rd Annual Shopping Extravaganza

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Griffin School, 6530 33rd Ave. N.W., Olympia

Description: Nearly 50 vendors displaying and selling items for all your shopping needs, including Mary Kay, Cookie Lee, Arbonne, Pampered Chef, Silpada, and more. Shoppers Bingo and a raffle valued at more than $450. See local businesses such as Sunrise Hair Design, From One Chic to Another, and Taylor Made Designs, as well as local artists and handmade creations. Win prizes, taste local fare and get your Christmas shopping done early or just treat yourself.

Contact: RaeLynn 360-584-3907.

santa’s workshop & craft bazaar

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Rainier Sportsman Club, 404 Alaska St., Rainier

Description: Pictures with Santa from noon to 2 p.m., fresh cut Christmas trees with delivery available. Gift wrap booth. Homemade gifts, crafts and food. Vendor spaces available.

Contact: Lois Hagen, 360-446-2315 or email: loishagen@comcast.net.

61st annual winterfest bazaar

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Littlerock Elementary, 12710 Littlerock Road S.W., Tumwater

Description: More than 30 vendors will offer jewelry, ceramics, crafts, toys, candles, candy and fudge, decorations, plus there will be a basket raffle, silent auction, cake walk and food concessions.

Contact: Joy Moran, 360-943-6524

A Trainload of goodies

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Centennial Amtrak Station, 6600 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia

Description: Holiday greens, small cedar trees, decorations, ferns, plants, holiday breads, cookies and candies.

christmas cookie sale and fair trade bazaar

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Lacey Community Church, 4501 19th Ave. S.E., Lacey

Description: This annual sale provides shoppers with an amazing variety of made-from-scratch holiday treats. Old favorites, traditional recipes and new variations of delicious cookies and candies can be purchased by the pound. Also shop for beautiful and meaningful Fair Trade gifts from around the world from “Another Way,” a gift shop operated by members of the Lacey Community Church.

Contact: Dianna Ullery, 360-491-1741

Hawk’s holiday happening

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Dr. S.E., Olympia

Description: More than 95 local vendors offering a unique mix of specialty items, including home decor, apparel, accessories, jewelry, novelties, pottery, fine wood work, glass, soaps and lotions, candles, gourmet foods, toys and other handmade gifts, and artwork. Vendor spaces are available.

Contact: Debbie Macy, 360-493-2047

holiday bazaar for the family

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Peter G. Schmidt Elementary, 225 Dennis St. S.E., Tumwater

Description: Family Holiday Bazaar includes a kids-only shopping room, handcrafted gifts, textiles and clothing, candles, jewelry, and much more. Enjoy a bake sale and coffee.

Contact: Shaunna Hill, 360-584-9144

little skookum community club’s 7th annual bazaar

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Little Skookum Community Hall, 3480 Lynch Road, Shelton.

Description: Handcrafted items plus lunch and snacks.

Contact: Lisa Welander, 360-426-0355 or Sonya Asche, 360-426-9055.

new community church of union christmas bazaar

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Union Fire Hall, 50 E. Seattle St., Union

Description: Quilts, Christmas collectibles, jewelry, Christmas wreaths, baked goods, wooden toys, leather goods and much more. A soup and sandwich cafe will be available.

Contact: Lola Pittard, 360-898-1194.

winterfest in historic tenino

Dates: Dec. 5

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Tenino High School, 500 W. Second St., Tenino

Description: 50 vendors will be selling a variety of gift ideas, and holiday related items. The event will also include arts and craft booths, children’s activities in the Kids’ Korner, food booths, demonstrations, entertainment and drawings, and an animal petting area sponsored by the Tenino High School FFA.

Contact: Robin Rudy or Evie Torner, 360-264-5505.

bobcat bazaar

Dates: Dec. 12

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Evergreen Forest Elementary, 3025 Marvin Road S.E., Lacey

Description: Jewelry, various handcrafted items, handmade blankets, candles, rock candy and other food items, scrapbooking items.

Longhouse holiday native art fair

Dates: Dec. 11 and 12

Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Location: The Evergreen State College Longhouse Education and Cultural Center, 2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W., Olympia

Description: Up to 30 Native artists will offer traditional and contemporary art work including basketry, prints, carvings, clothing, jewelry, paintings, pottery, drums dolls and photography, as well as commemorative Longhouse items. Admission is free, but the campus charges a $2.00 parking fee.

Contact: Laura Grabhorn, 360-867-6413

alternative gift fair

Dates: Dec. 12

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. N.W., Olympia

Description: Donations to our local non-profits make wonderful alternative gifts for the holidays. Peruse the tables and make your holiday gift one that can help sustain the important work of these groups which include Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, GRuB, Left Foot Organics, People for Puget Sound, Thurston County Food Bank, and many more.

Contact: Debra Nickerson, 360-754-5397.

Komachin pta holiday bazaar

Dates: Dec. 12

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Komachin Middle School, 3650 College St. S.E., Lacey

Description: Handmade items from jewelry to blankets and hats, inspirational gifts, greeting cards, personalized plaques, wall hangings, and quilted blankets. Quality vendors welcome.

Contact: Dawn Jones, 360-459-2370