Annette Alleva , Alaska
Colder days and longer nights signal the return
of the centuries-old tradition of parish holiday bazaars and craft fairs.
In the Archdiocese of Anchorage, as in
parishes across much of the world, these annual events are major fundraisers,
with proceeds going towards Catholic schools, building projects, altar linens,
educational scholarships, charitable organizations and other outreaches.
Area Catholics can assist parishes and
their various outreaches while also getting a jump on Christmas shopping by
patronizing these unique events.
For more than 700 years crafters have been
setting up tables to hock handmade goods, from wooden toys and locally made
clothes.
The practice dates back to at least the
13th and 14th centuries when churchyards held community bonfires with fairs
charging a nominal fee for vendors to sell their wares.
The following is a list of a number of
local bazaars that have been announced to date. To learn about additional
bazaars, contact nearby parishes.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
(3900
Wisconsin Street , Anchorage
Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. More than
30 vendor booths will offer handmade
jewelry, hats, mittens, as well as antiques and cosmetics. Homemade breakfast
and lunch items are available for purchase.
Contact John Fleming, 258-2000, ext. 207.
(8110 Jewel
Lake Road , Anchorage
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. One of the larger bazaars that can hold as many as 100
booths with proceeds from the event going to
benefit Lumen Christi High School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
(2901
Huffman Road , Anchorage
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Baked
goods and handcrafted items by the church’s Magi Group are featured, with
proceeds donated to parish projects and various charities. More than 80 vendor booths
are expected to be selling ornaments, jewelry, and a wide variety of items.
Cinnamon rolls, hot dogs and many other food items will be available. Contact Shirley Germaine at 345-1628.
St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine
Church
(2200 Arctic
Blvd. , Anchorage
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This
Byzantine Eastern rite Catholic church features
a wide selection of icons and Eastern European foods and crafts. Contact Judy Bich at 333-4183.
(Talkeetna)
Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event
takes place in downtown Talkeetna at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Many local artists and craftspeople offer a variety of
handcrafted items and there is a silent
auction and a drawing to raise money for designated charities. Lunch is
available. Contact D.D. at 733-1212.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
(222 W.
Redoubt Ave.
This two-day event consists of a carnival
in the Redemptorist Center, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., and “Quilt Bingo” in Fireweed
Friendship Hall, featuring quilts created by parishioners, from 6-9 p.m. on
Friday, Oct. 24. A teen dance will also take place, 6-9 p.m., on Friday. On
Saturday, Oct. 25, the carnival continues,
1-4 p.m., followed by the Oktoberfest dinner
and a live and silent auction from 6-9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the parish’s
building fund. Contact Marlys Verba at 262-4749 ext. 4.
(825 S.
Klevin Street , Anchorage
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. About 40 vendors will offer hand-tied fleece blankets,
Native jewelry, religious items and other crafts. A silent auction and a
Christmas room with new and gently used decorative items, are featured. Homemade Filipino and other foods are available for
purchase. Proceeds will benefit the parish’s Catholic school scholarship fund
and other parish needs. Contact Mary Snowball at 337-5370.
Holy Family Cathedral
(800 W. 5th
Ave. , Anchorage
Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The women of Holy Family will offer handcrafted items and
baked goods as well as a white elephant sale. Several vendors and the Catholic
Daughters will sell a variety of handcrafted and other goods. Toys by Hope
Cottages residents will be featured. Money
raised will provide funeral receptions for those who cannot afford them.
Contact Holy Family Cathedral at 276-3455.
(432 E.
Fireweed Lane
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is
the fourth annual craft fair. Contact Jayme Von Holle at 745-3229.
Sacred Heart Church
(1201 E.
Bogard Road
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Saint
Jude Quilt Group sponsors this event, which takes place in the All Saints
Center. Handmade quilts are featured as well
as several booths offering a variety of goods.
Proceeds benefit the parish, hospitality ministry, and the quilters who create
quilts for each of the newly baptized. Contact Sacred Heart at 376-5087.
(2932 Mill
Bay Road
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The annual Christmas bazaar features “Cookies by the
Pound” and is
a benefit for the parish school. Contact Jennifer Eyles at 486-3513.
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