Bazzar's planed though season

Each year area groups hold a number of holiday bazaars to raise money for their charitable works. For many of the groups, it is the largest fundraiser of the year.

A complete list of holiday bazaars submitted to the Mountain Home News includes:

Elkettes -- Nov. 15

The Elkette's 23rd Annual Bazaar will be held Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 515 E. 2nd South St.

This year's fundraiser will support refurnishing the kitchen in the new Elks Lodge.

Door prizes will be given every hour with the main prizes being a $100 gas card, a one night lodging and dinner for two at Cactus Petes, and a wine cabinet.

Raffle tickets are available at the bazaar or from any Elkette.

Food will be served all day.

For more information call Marie Bollinger at 587-7370.

ESA -- Dec. 6

The annual ESA Christmas Bazaar will be held at North Elementary School on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a large variety of vendors as well as Alpha Omicron chapter's famous sloppy joes, hot dogs and pies.

For more information contact Gail Banner at 587-7301 or Rowena Hawley at 587-5347.

Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate for needy families.

St. James -- Dec. 6

St. James Episcopal Church, 315 North 3rd East St. (across from the Post Office), will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Item to be raffled by the Saintly Quilters include a Christmas quilt and pillow shams. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Among the items for sale will be home-baked T-rings, fudge, and breads, cookies and brownies. Woodcrafts that will be available include wagons, bird houses, bird feeders and rubber band pistols and shotguns. Homemade Christmas cards also will be featured. Nana's Nook will offer antiques and collectibles.

Free coffee and free samples will be available.

For more information contact Howard Walker at 587-7934.

First Congregational -- Dec. 6

The First Congregational Church will hold its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 515 E. 15th North St.

The event will feature hand crafted items, baked goods, jams and jellies and a white elephant table. The church also will be holding a drawing for several items.

Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.Tickets are available from any member of the church's Women's Fellowship or at the door. Hot cinnamon rolls and coffee will be served from 9-10 a.m. and pie and coffee will be served from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 6

The Mountain Home Senior Center's Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a table call 587-4562. The cost is $10 for a large table and $5 for a small table. The center's Food Court will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bruneau Ladies Aid -- Dec. 6

The Bruneau Ladies Aid will hold its annual Silver Tea and Bazaar on Dec. 6, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Bruneau Community Church.

Craft items, Rada knives and cookies by the pound will be sold.

For more information, contact Linda McDowell at 845-2241 or Clara Morris at 842-2345.