AREA BAZAARS AND HOLIDAY FAIRS

Holy Family Parish Parish Bazaar

WOONSOCKET — Holy Family Parish (414 South Main St.) will hold its annual Parish Bazaar today, Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church hall.

There will be a “Gift Certificate Penny Social” as well as a Theme Basket Raffle, Split-the-Pot and major raffle prizes. Also, many booths, including the vintage booth, jewelry, Grandma’s Attic Treasures, Book Nook, handmade items, and the baked-goods booth featuring homegrown local organic honey, breads, pastries and jams.

There will also be kids’ games and a kitchen, featuring dynamites, French meat pie, homemade soup, meatball sandwiches, etc.

Quota Club annual Bazaar

WOONSOCKET— Woonsocket Quota Club’s annual holiday bazaar will be held at the Elk’s Club, 380 Social St., on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be over 25 vendor tables, split-the-pot, penny social, raffles and straw game will be available. An all-day snack bar will offer breakfast items followed by french meat pie, dynamites, meatball sandwiches and meat sandwiches along with a baked-goods table.

It’s also a good opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping.

All Saints Parish Christmas Bazaar

WOONSOCKET— All Saints Parish (323 Rathbun St.) will host its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church hall.

Featured will be a ‘Gift Card Wreath’ worth $1,000, theme baskets, Penny Social, Pick-a-Card, Pick-a-Straw, 50/50 Drawing and a bake sale.

There will also be breakfast, lunch, vendors and much more food.

Bring your letter for Santa, as he will be there all day.

There will be premade Christmas gift baskets for sale, as well as a children's gift table with gifts your kids can buy — all for under $5! To purchase raffle tickets or for more information, call the rectory at 401762-1100, Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Agatha’s Christmas Bazaar

WOONSOCKET— St. Agatha’s Parish (Logee Street and Fairfield Avenue) will hold its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

The bazaar features a cash prize grand raffle and a special ‘Your Choice’ raffle. Other favorites include crafts, toys/games, jewelry/religious items, country store, fudge/pastries, penny social and more. Visit the kitchen to taste some local favorite recipes.

St. Theresa’s Church Autumn Leaves Bazaar

HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa’s Church, 35 Dion Drive, will host its annual Autumn Leaves Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 3, from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The bazaar includes a penny social, over 40 gift certificates, a silent auction, gift baskets, sweets booth, homemade goodies and attic treasures. The kitchen will be serving fish and chips or baked fish on Friday; and Saturday evening and afternoon chowder and clam cakes. The kitchen will be open throughout the weekend as well

Plenty of raffles, including a cash raffle and a hand-crafted mosaic garden globe.

For more, call the rectory at 401-5688280.

Sacred Heart Harvest Bazaar

WOONSOCKET — Sacred Heart Church (Third Avenue and Olo Street) will be holding a Harvest Bazaar the weekend of Nov. 4 and Nov. 5.

Hours Saturday, Nov. 4, are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; while festivities will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. The Harvest Fest will include Sweet Shop, Split-the-Pot, gift certificates, wine booth, Grandma’s Attic, raffles, lottery wreath, grab bags, KidsCorner, and an open kitchen that includes meat pies, salmon pies and more.

Prizes inlcude $500 for first place, $300 for second place, a wine/spirits basket for third place, a $250 Visa card for fourth place and fifth place takes home a man or woman’s bike. The hall and parking lot are both handicap accessible.

Arnold Mills United Methodist Church holiday fair

CUMBERLAND – The Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, 690 Nate Whipple Highway, will host its holiday fair on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church hall.

The Country Café will serve coffee, tea and muffins from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

An ‘Express Lunch’ will be served starting at 11 a.m. The menu includes chowder, chicken salad sandwich or hot dog and a beverage. Homemade food items include the church’s signature stained-glass candy, apple pies (baked or frozen), fudge, baked beans, dried soup mixes, an assortment of baked goods and packaged cheese.

Handmade crafts feature varied knit goods, holiday decorations, place mats, teacher gifts, pet items and stocking stuffers. A garden and plant section, book nook, featuring used books, CD’s and DVD’s, and a “timeless treasures room” are included, as well as a silent auction.

For directions or more information, call 401-333-5203.

OLQM Bazaar and Craft Fair

WOONSOCKET— Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the handicap-accessible Norm Malo Hall at Msgr. Gadoury School 1371 Park Ave.

The Bazaar is organized by the OLQM Holy Name Society and Outreach Ministry.

There will be gift certificate raffle, Splitthe-Pot, themed baskets and special raffles. Many vendors will be on hand as well as homemade pastries, fudge and a candy booth. Visit Santa, give him your wish list and take photos with the children. The kitchen will be open for continental breakfast and lunch, including the ever-popular dynamites.

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair

FRANKLIN — Get in the holiday spirit by shopping at the St. John’s Church Christmas Fair, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 237 Pleasant St.

There will be all kinds of high-quality items to purchase; bid on the silent auction; find gift baskets with themes such as sports; food and wine; games and toys. Add some Christmas flair to your home with Christmas greenery or hand-crafted wreaths. Shop in the Country Store, where you can pick out cozy, hand-made scarves, mittens and/or hats for your teenager.

There will be raffles, food and drink, plus games and activities for the children... not to mention an appearance by Santa Claus.

For more information or directions, call 508-528-2387 or visit stjohnsfranklinma.org.