Holiday shopping
Your complete 2016 Christmas bazaar guide
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
KITCHENER St. John’s Christmas Pudding Factory: Orders Taken Traditional Christmas Puddings made from natural ingredients; orders taken until Nov. 4; packaged in onetwo-three-pound sizes; order by email at acw@ stjohn316.com; puddings available for pickup at the church starting Nov. 12; additional pickup times on website: www. stjohn316.com, $10 per pound, Church of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 23 Water St. N.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
KITCHENER Holiday Bazaar Features handmade items by local artists and vendors including Tupperware, Jamberry, Avon and Thirty One; lunch and bake sale; in Fellowship Hall, lower level; parking around the back, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission, Grand River Unitarian Church, 299 Sydney St. S., 519616-2273, wendybirdwishes@yahoo.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
CLIFFORD Holly Berry Bazaar Saturday lunch served to 1 p.m.: adult $8; child, four to 12, $3.50; under four, free; silent auction, gifts, decorations, crafts, baking, pickles and preserves; silent auction, crafts and baking areas open Friday; to Nov. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission, Knox United Church, 11 Allan St. E. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 CAMBRIDGE Christmas in the Park Bazaar and Food Fair Crafts, baking, tea room; free entrance draw; free children’s draw; gift raffles, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, John Bayus Park, 1429 Sheffield Rd., 519-621-1055 Westside Presbyterian Snowflake Bazaar Baking, Christmas decorations, deli booth, knitting, jewelry, cookie walk, tea room/lunchroom; enter by lower parking lot door, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Westside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Ave., dalrobinson@yahoo.ca Frosty Fair
Penny sale, gift baskets, lunch room; sponsored by St. Thomas Anglican
Church Women; proceeds benefit local and northern charities, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free admission, St. Thomas Anglican Church, 110 Francis St., 519-621-8578 Knox’s Autumn Bazaar
Baking, candy and munchies, cookie walk, frozen beef/turkey pot pies, second time ’round housewares, preserves and lunch in Knox’s Kafé, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., 519-621-8120 FORDWICH Trinity Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar and Tea Crafts, greeting cards and gifts, baking, home canning, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free admission, Fordwich Community Hall, 3094 Old Mill St., 519-335-6481, jrmc@kw.igs.net GUELPH Christmas Holly Fair Breakfast with Santa: $6, includes breakfast and photo with Santa; children under two years free: 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.; crafts, baked goods, meat pies, silent auction: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; tea room: $6: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; live auction: 1 to 1:30 p.m., free admission, Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. N., www.trinityunitedguelph.ca, 519-836-0095 KITCHENER St. Luke’s Lutheran Christmas Bazaar Knitting, baking, candy, preserves, jams, meat pies, Christmas items; lunch: sandwiches, desserts and beverages; guest presenters, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 317 Franklin St. N., 519-893-6827 Sunnyside Foundation Bazaar
40-plus vendors, Sunnyside Auxiliary bake sale, Fabulous Finds Gifts Shop, Christmas Wonderland, Sandhills Café open for breakfast and lunch; proceeds benefit programs and services for seniors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Sunnyside Home, 247 Franklin St. N., 519-893-8494 ext. 6377 Christmas Bake Sale and Brunch
Baking, raffle table; brunch: scrambled egg casserole, sausages, toast, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Franklin Friendship Circle, 233 Franklin St. N., 519-748-1703 Snowflake Bazaar and Tea Room
Enjoy refreshments while shopping at over 70 vendors; gift ideas for all, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free admission, Breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret Ave., 519-741-2502, rita.hoch@kitchener.ca Bazaar and Craft Sale
Over 30 vendors with unique gifts and baked goods; tea room with sausage on a bun, baking, coffee and tea, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Mill-Courtland Community Centre, 216 Mill St., 519-741-2491 MARYHILL Twin Oaks of Maryhill Tea and Bazaar Tea room, crafts, baking; Queen-size quilt raffle, 1 to 4 p.m., free admission, Twin Oaks of Maryhill, 1360 Maryhill Rd. ST. CLEMENTS St. Clements Craft Show Over 30 vendors with gifts, homemade clothing, holiday décor, jewelry, Christmas items, homemade treats; homemade soup, sandwiches and beverages; raffle table; door prizes; find them on Facebook: search St. Clements Recreation Service Board, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $2, St. Clements Community Centre, 1 Green St., 519699-5116, stclementsreccommittee@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
BRESLAU Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Two of a Kind Artisan Show Over 80 local vendors selling unique artisan products from handmade holiday decorations, jewelry, bath products to paintings, framed quotes, knitting; snacks and treats by local chocolatiers and bakers, plus local microbreweries and food trucks; all funds raised to help people in our community living with multiple sclerosis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission, Belgian Nursery, 2615 Victoria St. N., 519-569-8789 GUELPH Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate Christmas Bazaar 50/50 draw, baking, children’s table, crafts, hamper draw, jewelry, penny table, religious articles, silent auction, vintage booth; light lunch in the tea room: adult $7; child, under 10, $4; sponsored by their Catholic Women’s League; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free admission, Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., 519-836-9804 WATERLOO Scrabble and More/Christmas Bazaar Play Scrabble or another game, shop at the marketplace and donate at K-W Omas Siskona fundraiser for Stephen Lewis Foundation African Grandmothers Campaign; register for the Scrabble game by Nov. 4; games, home baking, tea room, jewelry, puzzles, books, knitted items, crafts; door prizes; tea room and refreshments; benefit for Africa, 1 to 4:30 p.m., donate or purchase items, Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb St. E., 519-897-4479
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
KITCHENER St. John’s Catholic Women’s League Bazaar and Schnitzel Dinner Dinner served: 5 to 7 p.m., bazaar: 2 to 8 p.m., free admission, St. John’s Catholic Church Hall, 85 Strange St., 519-745-7855
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
ABERFOYLE Harvest and Holly Lunch and Bazaar Lunch, baking, preserves, deli, plants, knitting, crafts; sponsored by Mount Carmel-Zion United Church, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Puslinch Optimist Recreation Centre, 23 Brock Rd. S., 519-763-9891 ARTHUR Christmas Craft Sale Candles, knitting and crafts, books and baking, penny table, lunch for sale, toy drive for sick kids at McMaster Children’s Hospital in memory of Sheyanne O’Donnell; vendor table: $15; for more information or to book a table, contact Nancy at 519-848-5702 or crusty@ eastlink.ca, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 226, 281 George St., www.arthurchamber.ca/events BADEN Christmas in the Country Bazaar Raffle tables, baking, books and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3357 Erbs Rd. N., 519-742-2420, tammydoering@sympatico.ca CAMBRIDGE Allan Reuter Centre Christmas Bazaar Tea room with home-made soup and goodies; 21 craft vendors; Christmas decorations, baking, book sale; for the children, Santa visits, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St. E., 519-740-4681 ext. 4400 Christmas in November
Two floors of handcrafted items from the Afri-nana Marketplace: Christmas stockings, tree decorations, knitted and sewn fashions for the family, alloccasion cards, wooden and textile gift items, baking, model cars, toys, jewelry; take a selfie with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon; all funds raised for Grandmothers for Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., afrinanasofcambridge@gmail.com Gingerbread Bazaar and Luncheon
Trinity Anglican Church Women’s cookie walk, deli, baking, crafts, jewelry, raffle, Santa’s surprises and gifts galore, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admisison, Trinity Anglican Church, 12 Blair Rd., 519-267-0144, 1935mrm@gmail.com Cambridge Highlands Lions Club Christmas Bazaar Crafts, jewelry, knitting, wood products, skin products, candles, soaps and more; cookie walk; chili lunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. James Anglican Church, 520 Ellis Rd. W., 519-623-3333, mpdeboer3@gmail.com FERGUS Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar Variety of Christmas gift baskets, baking, crafts and toonie table; home cooked hot turkey sandwich lunch with dessert and beverage: adult $8, child $4; organized by St. James Anglican Church Women, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., 519-843-2372 GUELPH Christmas Bazaar Cash draw, silent auction, penny table, crafts, baking; sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Women’s League, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 409 Paisley Rd., 519-822-4614 KITCHENER Cookie, Quilt and Craft Sale Craft vendors; home-made cookies: $6 per package; tie quilts for sale; soup combo lunch: $6; door prizes; cake walk for children, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Rd. E., 519-742-3649 Christmas Café and Bake Sale
Enjoy the sounds of Christmas with the Salvation Army Band; free hot and cold beverages; bake sale specializes in home-made pies, breads, cookies, cupcakes; shop at the Salvation Army free-trade store and Moms on a Mission with over 25 community vendors; fresh sandwiches served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: $6; all proceeds support the Salvation Army missions in Liberia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church, 75 Tillsley Dr., 519-894-0641, tcvos@rogers.com Doon Christmas Bazaar: Angels and Snowflakes Home of the Doon Glass Angel Helping our Community; Christmas homebaked pies, squares and other treats; Christmas cookie walk; Christmas crafts and gift ideas; the only location for Doon Valley Quilts and Knitwear; soup and sandwich with tea, coffee or hot apple cider in the Christmas tea room; all sales in support of the Doon Angel Fund, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Doon Presbyterian Church, 35 Roos St., 519-748-4540, christmas@doonpc.com Winter Wonderland Bazaar
Features a vendor market, crafts sales, preserves, Christmas cookies and café, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Forest Hill United Church, 121 Westmount Rd. E., foresthillunited@bellnet.ca St. Francis of Assisi’s Christmas Bazaar Baking, crafts, draws, penny sale, children’s games, surprise packages, fresh crepes and tea room; Santa at 10:30 a.m.; sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Women’s League; proceeds for church renovations, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 49 Blueridge Ave., 519-744-8955, bdiemert@rogers.com
St. Aloysius Christmas Bazaar
Baking, crafts, tombola, raffle, lunchroom, children’s table, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 11 Traynor Ave., 519-748-5530, waterloocdc45@gmail.com LISTOWEL St. Joseph’s Listowel Christmas Bazaar Baking, main draw, grocery and specialty basket draws, evergreen arrangements; lunch available, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Parish Centre, 1025 Wallace Ave. N., 519-291-4650 MOUNT FOREST Christmas Craft Show Presented by the Mount Forest Agricultural Society; booth: $50 (deadline is Nov. 1); for more information contact Shirley at 519-323-1659 or ted.shirley@hotmail.com, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, 850 Princess St. NEW HAMBURG Morningside Village Craft Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar Crafts, baking, lunch room, raffle; proceeds for Wilmot Family Christmas Baskets, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Morningside Retirement Village, 10 Homestead Pl., 519-662-6816 PALMERSTON Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon Gifts, crafts, baking, preserves, draws and silent auction, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex, 520 Cavan St., 519-343-2914, randlhodgins@wightman.ca WATERLOO Beechwood Manor’s Festive Craft Market Knitting, crafts, decorations, gifts, stocking stuffers, barnboard and wood crafts by Beechwood residents and friends; bake sale, vendors and artisans on two levels; Coffee Café open; extra parking across the street at First Baptist Church; www.beechwoodmanor.ca, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Beechwood Manor, 305 Erb St. W., 519-746-1560, beechwoodmanoractivities@rogers.com WINTERBOURNE Winterbourne Wonderland Christmas Tea and Marketplace Christmas in the Country: cozy tea room with hot savoury soups and scones, festive treats and choice of thousands of home-made Christmas cookies; Foundation gift baskets room; Marketplace with 35 plus vendors; door prizes; vendor inquiries welcome by email; for more information visit foundationchristianschool.ca, call 519-664-0110 or email admin@ foundationchristianschool.ca, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission, Foundation Christian School, 28 Katherine St. S. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 KITCHENER Christmas Marketplace Vendors with products and handmade items; baking, crafts, handmade items; visit Santa, noon to 3 p.m., plus get a digital photo with a donation to the Food Bank, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring donation for Food Bank and receive ballot for prizes, Schwaben Club, 1668 King St. E., 519-742-7979 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 BADEN Makers’ Market Local alternative to holiday gift giving; a festive event features local artisans and unique gift ideas, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder’s Rd. W., 226-317-0147, ad.drudge@gmail.com CAMBRIDGE St. Luke’s Christmas Bazaar Christmas crafts and decorations, knitting, home baking and preserves; tea room, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 1485 Mary Ave., ca.acres@sympatico.ca Fairview Mennonite Home’s Handicraft Sale Fairview Auxiliary tea room and bake sale, Christmas decorations, gifts, Santa’s Sweet Shop, wreaths, knitting, woodworking, used books, yarn sale; second floor auditorium, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., 519-653-5719 ext. 4602 Trillium’s Bazaar and Cookie Walk
Cookie walk, Ten Thousand Villages fair trade sale; Trilli-Yum Café; local vendors and artisans, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Trillium United Church, 450 King St. E., 519-654-6689 Christmas Bazaar
Silent auction, gifts to go, cookies, baking, crafts for adults and children; light refreshments served, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 810 King St. E., 519-653-4721 St. Gregory’s Bazaar Penny sale, baking, knitting, crafts, surprise packages and tea room; hosted by St. Gregory’s Catholic Women’s League; proceeds to local charities, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Gregory Church, 10 St. Gregory’s Dr., 519-621-9428 Saint Luke’s Place Christmas Bazaar and Tea Baking, candy, crafts, Christmas decorations; tea room opens at 2 p.m. for light refreshments: $4, free admission, to 4 p.m., free, Saint Luke’s Place, 1624 Franklin Blvd., 519-658-4080 DRAYTON Drayton Christmas Craft Show Vendors, hot lunch; organized by Drayton Craft Show Committee; proceeds to community groups, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Drayton Arena Community Centre, 63 Main St. W., 519-638-3324 ELMIRA Barnswallow Place Bazaar Craft and gift vendors, jewelry, puzzle books, candles, penny table and bake table; proceeds support their Resident Councils, 1 to 4 p.m., free admission, Barnswallow Place Care Community, 120 Barnswallow Dr., 519-669-5777 GUELPH Sleighbell Fantasy Festive lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: $8, child, under five, free; Christmas gifts and crafts, penny table, baking and preserves, raffles, children’s fun centre, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. George’s Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich St., 519-822-1366 KITCHENER Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar Bake tables full of pies, Christmas cookies and other goodies; homemade crafts, Christmas items, gemstone jewelry; lunch, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,free admission, Faith Lutheran Church, 247 Westmount Rd. E., 519-571-1418 Kitchener East Presbyterian Church Bazaar Baked goods and preserves, glutenfree items,used books, games and DVD sale, decorative Christmas planters and table centres; chili and soup lunch available for a nominal charge; free tea and coffee; to Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free admission, Kitchener East Presbyterian Church, 10 Zeller Dr., mjblcook@outlook.com The Shepherd’s Christmas Market
Vendors’ market, bake sale and bazaar, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free admission, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Queen St. N., 519-743-3845, office@shepherdsway.ca St. George’s of Forest Hill Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar Tea/lunch room, crafts, sewing, preserves, book room, baking, gift baskets, lucky draw, children’s crafts; a visit from Santa; sponsored by the ladies of the parish; proceeds for parish and outreach work, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, St. George’s of Forest Hill Anglican Church, 321 Fischer-Hallman Rd. S., 519-744-4751 Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale
Christmas cookies, other baked goods, knitting, gifts for giving, seasonal décor, Christmas treasures, crafts; light lunch and refreshments available at Trinity Café; funds to Anglican Church Ladies Group, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 237 Wilson Ave., office@holytrinitykw.org Westmount Long-Term Care Residence Christmas Bazaar Vendors with products from handcrafted items to clothing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care Residence, 200 David Bergey Dr., 519-570-2115 ext. 513, aeyewuoma@chartwell.com Mission Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction Baking featuring home-made butter cookies and German tortes, crafts, tea/lunch area; silent auction; all proceeds from silent auction support St. Paul’s Community Cupboard, a recognized partner of the Waterloo Region Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 47 Sheldon Ave. N., 519-893-2320 Winston Park’s Christmas Bazaar
Vendors, crafts, tea room, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Village of Winston Park, 695 Block Line Rd., 519-576-2430 ext. 8007, katie.whidden@schlegelvillages.com St. Andrew’s Anglican Christmas Tea and Bazaar Baking, preserves, crafts, chocolates, Christmas room; sandwich lunch; vendor tables for rent: $25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Andrew’s Memorial Anglican Church, 275 Mill St., 519-886-9277, june.longworth@sympatico.ca Highland Baptist Church Christmas Bazaar Vendors with arts and crafts, café, door prizes; vendors wanted: $15 to rent a table plus a donation for door prizes; email cdg.mae@rogers.com for more details, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Highland Baptist Church, 135 Highland Rd. W., cdg.mae@rogers.com NEW HAMBURG Holy Family Catholic Women’s League Christmas Bazaar Home baking, crafts, Christmas crafts, penny table, raffle tickets with top prize, a handmade quilt; tea room with lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Holy Family Church, 329 Huron St., 519-662-1744 Nithview Christmas Bazaar
Baking, silent auction, community vendors, tea room, 2 to 4 p.m., free admission, Nithview Community, 200 Boullee St., gjantzi@cyg.net WATERLOO Knox Christmas Bazaar Vendors selling handmade items: knitting, cards, candles, jewelry and more; plus bake table and tea room, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W., knoxcraftsale@gmail.com Hope Fellowship Church Christmas Pop-Up Arts and Crafts Market Handmade arts and crafts from many different artisans; free refreshments as you browse the handcrafted toys, clothing, art, jewelry, candles, wood and much more; upstairs at St. Jacobs Outlet Mall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, St. Jacobs Outlet Mall, 25 Benjamin Rd. E., 519-669-9027, lori@zenker.ca Holly and Ivy Christmas Sale
Presented by The Garden Club of Kitchener-Waterloo; handcrafted items for sale include: fresh evergreen planters, dogwood stars, décor balls and trees, wreaths, Christmas decorations; tea room; proceeds to KidsAbility, Waterloo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, First United Church, 16 William St. W., 519-578-9876 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 KITCHENER Christmas Bazaar Baking, crafts, raffles; vendors may apply for a table, $25, call Sue at 519-742-1972, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission, Army, Navy and Air Force Club of Canada, 2-408 Gage Ave. Concordia Club Christmas Bazaar
Crafts, cookies, cake, café; hosted by Concordia Club Ladies Group; in Main Hall, 1 to 3 p.m., free admission, Concordia Club, 429 Ottawa St. S., essellilliann@gmail.com WATERLOO Christmas Craft and Bake Sale The kids have been working hard to provide a wide variety of baked goods and crafts in time for Christmas; all proceeds to the Huntington Society of Canada, a non-profit organization to help support families in need; selling signature amaryllis bulbs, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Beechwood Co-operative Community Centre, 693 Beechwood Dr., 519-749-7063, cbrunke30@gmail.com SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 BADEN Christmas Bazaar Christmas cookies, baking, tea balls, Santa’s raffle table, vendors; chili and a bun for lunch, take-out available; half of proceeds to Wilmot Family Resources Centre “Lunch Crunch”; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, St. James Lutheran Church, 66 Mill St., 519-634-5191 CAMBRIDGE Christmas-Advent Bazaar Cabbage rolls, Vietnamese spring rolls, deli, baking, crafts, tea room; wheelchair accessible, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 63 Grand Ave. N., 519-621-2292 Christmas Tea and Bazaar
Baking, crafts, penny sale and raffle table; all proceeds go to the Long Term Care and Retirement Resident’s Council programs in the home; beside Cambridge Memorial Hospital, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free admission, Riverbend Place Retirement Community, 650 Coronation Blvd., 519-740-3820 ext. 2005, sara.drinkwater@reveraliving.com St. Andrew’s Terrace Christmas Bazaar Tea room, vendors, penny sale, baking, raffles, 50/50 draw, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Andrew’s Terrace, 255 St. Andrews St., 519624-5193, sara_byma@srgroup.ca GUELPH Christmas Craft & Bake Sale Bake table, touch & take table, lunch canteen, and our famous meat pies will be available for sale, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free admission, The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 234, 57 Watson Parkway S., 518-822-1565, currie2@rogers.com KITCHENER Community Christmas Bazaar with Eats and Treats Christmas continental breakfast, soup and bun lunch; shortbread cookies, other cookies and Christmas baking, poinsettia sales, vendors, gift baskets, Living Books, Christian T-shirts, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Hope Lutheran Church, 30 Shaftsbury Dr., 519-893-5290 Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Crafts, baking, vendors; hot lunch available, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Trinity Village Care Centre, 2727 Kingsway Dr., 519-893-6320 ext. 245 Christmas Bazaar
Features Living Books, Tupperware, baked goods, gluten-free baking, pies, crafts, Christmas items and silent auction; a portion of all sales support the Ministry; call 519-7456115 for more information, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free admission, Solid Ground Bible Study Ministries, 15 Ottawa St. N., office@sgbiblestudies.org Rockway Centre Christmas Market and Craft Sale Two floors of handmade crafts by Rockway craft groups plus outside vendors; bread draw, silent auction and bake sale; quaint tea room: enjoy sandwiches and desserts while listening to piano music; vendor tables available: $22 each, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Bankside Terrace Christmas Market
Home-made baking, vendors: stained glass, pottery, knitting, jewelry, scarves and accessories, tea, homemade soaps and lotions; tea, coffee and muffins available for purchase; all proceeds to Family and Children’s Services, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Chartwell Bankside Terrace Retirement Residence, 71 Bankside Dr., 519-749-9999, ddoiron@chartwell.com NEW HAMBURG St. George’s Anglican Christmas Bazaar Baking, puzzles, knitting, Christmas decorations, gift baskets of assorted sizes for that special occasion; lunch with home-made pie, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. George’s Anglican Church, 3 Byron St., 519-662-1803 WATERLOO Christmas Craft and Bake Sale Baking, Christmas crafts, jewelry, handicrafts; vendors with unique items, jewelry, knitting, woodworking, spices; lunch: home-made soup and sandwiches, available at 11 a.m.; proceeds to the Community Cupboard Outreach Program, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Messiah Lutheran Church, 700 Glen Forrest Blvd., 519-884-3849 Galaxy of Gifts
Handmade paintings, crafts, cards, jewelry; over 40 vendors; door prizes; barbecue; fundraiser for Lutherwood Foundation, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission, Luther Village on the Park, Sunshine Centre, 141 Father David Bauer Dr., 519-783-3710 Christmas Bazaar at The Court at Laurelwood Vendors include the Shriners, Avon, hand-painted porcelain, Pampered Chef, 5th Avenue jewelry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, The Court at Laurelwood, 605 Laurelwood Dr., 519-725-2442, carolyn.dix@courtatlaurelwood.com Grand Philharmonic Choir Holiday Craft Show Over 40 local artisans and special music supplied by the GPC Children’s and Youth choirs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission, St. Louis Catholic Church, 53 Allen St. E., 519-578-6885 The Village at University Gates Bazaar Freshly baked goods, craft room and vendors; vendors wanted: contact Hilary at 519-904-0650, ext. 8007, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission, The Village at University Gates Retirement Community, 250 Laurelwood Dr., recteam.ug@schlegelvillages.com SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 KITCHENER Kidney Christmas Market Hosted by The Kidney Foundation; 50 vendors, bake sale, penny sale; face painting for the kids and more; bring a bag of used clothing for Kidney Clothes; Santa Claus may make an appearance; all profits from the bake sale, table space and penny sale for The Kidney Foundation and helping those affected by kidney disease, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E., 519-722-8066, tbabineau@kidney.on.ca THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 KITCHENER Christkindl Market: 20th Anniversary Traditional Christkindl Market: a festival of German Christmas; every Christmas, since medieval times, towns and cities across Germany come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas; over 100 vendors, entertainment, blacksmith demonstrations, live nativity, train room on first floor Conestoga Room; see website for information: www. christkindl.ca; inside and outside City Hall; to Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., 519-741-2200 ext. 7387, info@christkindl.ca SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 CAMBRIDGE Christmas Bazaar Silent auction, baking, knitting, surprise packages; Catholic Women’s League supports local charities, missions and relief efforts in Haiti and Kenya, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, 16 Cooper St., 519-240-1112 KITCHENER Christmas Cookie Walk Bring containers or use those provided to walk about choosing from a selection of home-made Christmas cookies and squares; $3.50/dozen or three dozen for $10; enjoy a coffee and muffin on us, 9 a.m. free admission, Christ The King United Church, 167 Thaler Ave., 519-894-5027 Christmas Cookie Walk and Silent Auction Over 50 varieties of specialty cookies: $12 per pound, 9:30 a.m. free admission, St. James’-Rosemount United Church, 171 Sherwood Ave., 519-742-1002 Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon
Christmas cookies, baking, crafts, fresh holly arrangements, quilt, door prizes, ‘kiddy korner’; sponsored by Calvin Ladies Fellowship Group, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 248 Westmount Rd. E., 519-744-6633 K-W Habilitation’s Community Christmas Bazaar Over 30 vendors feature local crafters, art sales and baking; proceeds to K-W Habilitation’s programs and activities, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, K-W Habilitation, 99 Ottawa St. S., 519-744-6307 ext. 1252, smitchell@kwhab.ca Heather and Holly Bazaar
One-of-a-kind seasonal items; baking, preserves, pickles, knitting and crocheting, sewing, jewelry, calendula skin cream, greenery, crafts, pet gifts, novelties, trinkets; silent auction; lunch and live music in tea room; organized by the Women’s Association; no vendors permitted, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., 519-821-0313, karen.wegner@rogers.com WATERLOO Waterloo Heights’ Christmas Bazaar Gifts, crafts and home-made baking; variety of vendors; baking by residents; proceeds being donated to The Working Centre; complimentary hot chocolate and goodies provided, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, Waterloo Heights Retirement Apartments, 170 Erb St. W., 519-886-3410, maia_hillen@srgroup.ca Christmas Bazaar
Tea room: coffee, tea, hot apple cider, muffins, or come for lunch for sandwiches and home-made soup; Christmas baking, preserves, crafts, knitting, ornaments, books, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission, Christ Lutheran Church, 445 Anndale Rd., 519-885-4050 St. Columba’s Christmas Bazaar
Home-made crafts, baking and preserves; hosted by the Anglican Church Women, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, St. Columba Anglican Church, 250 Lincoln Rd., 519-208-3825 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 KITCHENER Mini Craft Bazaar Hosted by Rockway’s in-house craft groups in the lobby; handmade cards, socks, aprons, knitted goods and more, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free admission, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 WATERLOO Christmas Food Sale All your Christmas cooking and baking needs at the same location; home-made cooking: cabbage rolls, several kinds of perogies, borsch, soups and baked goods; Dec. 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia, 154 King St. N., 519-342-2359 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 GUELPH Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon Ukrainian-style food, cabbage rolls, perogies: hot and frozen, baked goods and crafts; lunch available, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free admission, St. Mary’s Parish Centre, 115 York Rd., 519-265-1590, ihanuta@msn.com