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Craft Fest 2022

Saturday November 12th, 9 am – 3 pm

Come, shop, and support local crafters and FCCEJ.

Here are the ways that you can help the Craft Fest to be successful:

Crafters:

All tables have been sold. We have 13 crafters including Jen Ellis the famous maker of the “Bernie mittens”.

Nearly New:

The following is a quick list of best sellers:

  • Books
  • Holiday items, especially Christmas
  • Games & Puzzles
  • Frames
  • Dishes
  • Children’s toys
  • Accessories – scarfs, purses and jewelry
All items can be dropped off in the second floor Gym or in the Marvin Lounge starting Monday October 31st. If you’re dropping off on Friday between 5-7pm, please go to the Fellowship Hall and someone will guide you.

Silent Auction:

We are going to rely on Church Members for Silent Auction items. We encourage members who are friends with business owners to please feel free to ask for a donation. The committee won’t be doing their usual solicitation of local businesses. Suggestions include:

  • Donating tickets to a theater, arts or sporting event
  • Giving golf/tennis lessons
  • Baking a cookie/pie/bread of the month
  • Sewing/babysitting/cleaning/yard work
  • Original artwork
  • Homemade quilt
  • Antiques
  • Rev. Mark will have one of his famous sermons as an auction item

All items can be dropped off at the church office. If you’re dropping off on Friday between 5-7 pm, please go to the Fellowship Hall and someone will guide you.

Please contact Wendy Wark at wbwark@gmail.com to make a donation.

Sweet Shoppe:

We welcome your contributions of unique items such as:

  • Gluten-free options
  • Donuts
  • Whoopee pies
  • Peanut brittle
  • Home-made candy
  • Fudge
  • Cookies
  • Various types of breads

All items can be dropped off in the Nursery on Friday Nov. 11th from 9am – 6pm.

Please contact Mary Gratton at mgrat14@comcast.net with any questions.

Heavenly Spirit Café:

Please assist by making some of these homemade favorites:

  • Soups
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Chili

Also, please consider donating any of the following:

  • A case of bottled water or canned soda
  • Paper products: bowls, spoons or napkins

All items can be dropped off in the Kitchen, please make sure that donations are marked ‘Craft Fest’. Please contact Elaine Raymond at ebraymond@gmail.com to make a donation.

If you have further questions about the Craft Fest, please contact Linda Bogardus at lbogardus@myfairpoint.net.

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