Holiday Bazaars: Start Christmas shopping early and explore holiday bazaars

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As the days get colder and the leaves change color, the realization that the holidays are not far off may cause panic for some when the task of buying gifts for all those family members and friends starts to seem a daunting task.

Those who don’t feel like pushing through the crowds at area malls or larger retail stores this holiday season, just might be in luck. The end of October signals the start of bazaar season in the Clark County area and those seeking gifts will find plenty of homemade crafts, baked goods, home decor, accessories, clothing and more at numerous bazaars offered throughout the fall and winter months. Also, shoppers can feel good about the money they spend at these bazaars, as proceeds from most bazaars benefit area charities and nonprofit organizations.

Here’s a list of upcoming 2013 bazaars and holiday events:

•    Fri., Oct. 25

Phat Fall Trunk Show, 1713 N. Falcon Dr., Ridgefield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Several vendors, Phat Quarters, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, wholesale fabrics, quilts, baby products and more. Hourly door prizes. Sheena Davies, (360) 727-3621.

•    Sat., Oct. 26

Bethel Holiday Craft Bazaar, Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be gifts and goodies galore, quilt raffle, bake sale, lunch and free coffee for shoppers. It’s time to “make your list and check it twice.” (360) 892-4231.

Clark County Quilters Stash Bazaar, Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tables available. To reserve a table, contact Sandy Phillips at konapineapple@yahoo.com. All quilting items, some made for Christmas.

•    Fri., Nov. 1

Annual Salad Bar Luncheon and Bazaar, Ridgefield United Methodist Church, 1410 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Salad bar luncheon for adults costs $7.50. (360) 887-3923.

Crafts Unlimited 38th Annual Holiday Boutique, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Artist reception from 5-7 p.m. with appetizers and harpists providing music. Juried show with quality crafts and antiques, snowmen, Santas, painting, pottery, primitives, carving, soaps/lotions, blown and fused glass, handmade baskets, hand-sewn items, Daisy Maiz fudge, jewelry and much more. Accepting VISA and MasterCard. Canned food donation accepted for area food bank. Visit www.craftsunlimitedshow.blogspot.com/, Sharie Harter, (360) 573-5919.

Merry-Go-Round Resale Event, 11 NW 12th Ave., Battle Ground, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Shop the “best” in popular brands and boutique items at bargain prices. Children’s, women’s, teens, infants, clothing, shoes, toys, equipment and more. Visit www.merry-go-roundresale.com, email info@merry-go-roundresale.com.

•    Sat., Nov. 2

Red Lantern Bazaar, 27609 NE 355th Circle, Yacolt. Coffee and goodies available. Heather Kivari, (360) 953-4935.

Crafts Unlimited 38th Annual Holiday Boutique, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Juried show with quality crafts and antiques, snowmen, Santas, painting, pottery, primitives, carving, soaps/lotions, blown and fused glass, handmade baskets, hand-sewn items, Daisy Maiz fudge, jewelry and much more. Accepting VISA and MasterCard. Canned food donation accepted for area food bank. Visit www.craftsunlimitedshow.blogspot.com/, Sharie Harter,

(360) 573-5919.

Mrs. Stitches Bazaar, 14704 NE 115th Ct., Brush Prairie, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. There will be home decor, refurbished furniture, knitted and crocheted accessories, made-from-scratch soaps, lotions and lip balm, leather baby shoes, handmade infant and children’s clothing, fire starters, chalkboards and vintage items. Kenda, kkoch4022@yahoo.com.

The Holly Bazaar, Kiwanis Building in Battle Ground, 422 SW 2nd Ave., Battle Ground, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be more than 20 vendors selling homemade crafts, including Christmas outfits, hair pretties, baby blankets, bibs, hats, furniture, shelves, candles, handmade soaps, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, aprons, toys and more. Follow the holly signs. Ingrid Talaro, italaro@tds.net.

Ladybug Bazaar, sponsored by GFWC Battle Ground, a women’s community service club, Battle Ground High School, both gyms, best entrance is at 300 N. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes 186 spaces in two gyms and mezzanine. Great buys all day long, snack bar open all day, crafts and art such as jewelry, decor, pottery, glass, wood, toys and more. No strollers allowed for safety of babies and adults. Optional donations to area food bank (money, cans, staples). Visit www.gfwc-battlegroundwa.com. Louise Tucker, (360) 687-3619.

Crossroads Artisan Bazaar, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 NE 78th St., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Juried handcrafted items by area artisans. Proceeds benefit children in need in Clark County. Hourly raffle drawings, themed baskets, bake sale, espresso and concessions. Children’s clothing donations accepted. Carrole, (360) 574-1822.

Merry-Go-Round Resale Event, 11 NW 12th Ave., Battle Ground, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop the “best” in popular brands and boutique items at bargain prices. Children’s, women’s, teens, infants, clothing, shoes, toys, equipment and more. Visit www.merry-go-roundresale.com, email info@merry-go-roundresale.com.

Pleasant Valley PTA fifth annual Holiday Bazaar, Pleasant Valley Schools, 14320 NE 50th Ave., Vancouver, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, student vendors and Gingerbread House Contest. Visit www.pleasantvalleypta.com.

Christmas Cottage Bazaar, 109 NE 107th St., Vancouver, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Items are all handmade and include gifts, home decor, ornaments, jewelry, baby items, scarves, gloves, hats, aprons, American Girl doll clothes, dog toys and treats, chai tea, tea cozies, pot holders and much more.

•    Sun., Nov. 3

Christmas Cottage Bazaar, 109 NE 107th St., Vancouver, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Items are all handmade and include gifts, home decor, ornaments, jewelry, baby items, scarves, gloves, hats, aprons, American Girl doll clothes, dog toys and treats, chai tea, tea cozies, pot holders and much more.

•    Wed., Nov. 6

Early Start Holiday Bazaar, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Rd., Vancouver, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Quilts, bakers and vendors. Get an early start on holiday shopping and bring dollars for raffle and cash and carry items. Credit cards accepted. Brunch cost is $16. For reservations, call Genevieve, (360) 606-0475 or Barbara, (360) 952-8140 or email, vancouverwa.wcon@gmail.com by Oct. 31.

•     Thurs., Nov. 7

Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe and Bazaar, 802 SE 14th Ave., Suite 101, Battle Ground, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Dec. 14, closed on Thanksgiving. Find just the right gift for that special someone this holiday season. Locally handmade gifts, arts and crafts. Jennifer Riddle, (360) 397-0334 or email jennifer.riddle@tmgnorthwest.com.

•    Fri., Nov. 8



Church Mouse Bazaar, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14208 NE 249th St., Battle Ground, 1-7 p.m. All handcrafted items, Sweet Shoppe and one convenient check out. Chris Sink, (360) 513-1274, sink1201990@gmail.com.

Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe and Bazaar, 802 SE 14th Ave., Suite 101, Battle Ground, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Dec. 14, closed on Thanksgiving. Find just the right gift for that special someone this holiday season. Locally handmade gifts, arts and crafts. Jennifer Riddle, (360) 397-0334 or email jennifer.riddle@tmgnorthwest.com.

•    Sat., Nov. 9

Holiday Bazaar, Fargher Lake Grange, 37813 NE Wiehl Rd., La Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tables available for $15 and $20. Handcrafted leather goods, handmade jewelry, Scentsy, antiques, jams and relish, baked goods and much more. Vickie, (360) 263-3509.

Church Mouse Bazaar, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14208 249th St., Battle Ground, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All handcrafted items, Sweet Shoppe and one convenient check out. Chris Sink, (360) 513-1274, sink1201990@gmail.com.

Columbia North Holiday Bazaar, 14204 NE 10th Ave., Vancouver. Browse and buy Christmas presents. Everything from homemade quilts, jewelry and all kinds of crafts, big and small. Janey Cooney, (360) 356-4122.

Summit View Mom’s Group 2013 Holiday Bazaar, Summit View Church, 7701 NE 182nd Ave., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 60 vendors featuring handmade and hand-altered items such as gifts, home goods, hand-spun yarns, baby items, foods and treats, home decor and more. Proceeds go to support the community Mom’s Group at Summit View Church. To become a vendor, visit www.summitview.net/bazaar for more information and vendor applications. Vendor fee is $30 for one 6-by-10-foot space. (360) 260-8300.

Woodland East Community Christmas Bazaar, 369 Gun Club Rd., Woodland, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Beautiful handmade crafts. Bring canned food donation for the Woodland Food Bank. (360) 635-3490.

Christmas Cottage Bazaar, 109 NE 107th St., Vancouver, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Items are all handmade and include gifts, home decor, ornaments, jewelry, baby items, scarves, gloves, hats, aprons, American Girl doll clothes, dog toys and treats, chai tea, tea cozies, pot holders and much more.

Crystal Plum Bazaar, Alki Middle School, 1800 NW Bliss Rd., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Get a jump on holiday shopping. Handcrafted gifts, vendor spaces available. Ray, (360) 693-0235.

Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe and Bazaar, 802 SE 14th Ave., Suite 101, Battle Ground, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Dec. 14, closed on Thanksgiving. Find just the right gift for that special someone this holiday season. Locally handmade gifts, arts and crafts. Jennifer Riddle, (360) 397-0334 or email jennifer.riddle@tmgnorthwest.com.

•    Sun., Nov. 10

Christmas Cottage Bazaar, 109 NE 107th St., Vancouver, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Items are all handmade and include gifts, home decor, ornaments, jewelry, baby items, scarves, gloves, hats, aprons, American Girl doll clothes, dog toys and treats, chai tea, tea cozies, pot holders and much more.

•    Sat., Nov. 16

Gramma’s Bazaar, Vancouver First Church of God King’s Way Gym, 3300 NE 78th St., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry, snacks and lunch served at 11 a.m. More than 130 tables of handmade items. Proceeds go to the FCOG Women’s Ministries and Missions. (360) 574-1611.

•    Fri., Nov. 22

Woodland Care Center Holiday Bazaar, 310 4th St., Woodland, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spaces available, with table is $25, without table is $20. Fun and exciting bazaar. Tammy Mackey, (360) 225-9443 or email tammy@woodlandcarecenter.com.

•    Sat., Nov. 23

St. Philip Holiday Boutique, St. Philip Parish Hall, 430 Bozarth St., Woodland, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lots of new vendors this year. More than 20 tables of handcrafted gift items, jewelry, seasonal gifts, Heavenly Fudge and more. Melanie Walsh, (360) 263-3068.

Fishers Grange Handmade Holiday Bazaar, 814 NE 162nd Ave., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendor spaces still available. There will be a variety of handmade items, including candles, glassware, jewelry, pottery, arts, Christmas items, key fobs, hair bows, tutus, blankets, scarves, hats and much more. Snacks and coffee available for sale. Susan Roberts, (360) 772-4392.

•    Sat., Nov. 30

Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar, Prairie High School, 11500 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. One of the largest and oldest bazaars in Clark County with more than 200 tables offering quality handcrafted dolls, jewelry, stained glass, woodwork, ceramics, porcelain, pottery, wreaths, flowers, quilts, blankets, ornaments, homemade jams, pillows, honey and much more. Baked potatoes, taco salad bar and snack bar served all day. No admission fee, donations for North County Community Food Bank appreciated. Danae Hoffman, (503) 482-9248 or email prairiebazaar@gmail.com.

•    Sat., Dec. 7

La Center Holiday Bazaar, La Center High School Gym, 725 Highland Rd., La Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Buy unique and local. Listen to area children perform music. Items available will include Myrtle wood cutting boards, jams, paintings, quilts, jewelry, dream catchers, fun hats, gloves, felted wool, Fran’s cookbooks, personalized books, centerpieces and more. There will be fully decorated trees raffled, a Lions Club raffle for a new bike supporting the elementary bike program and more. Have a family picture taken in the booth or with Santa. Santa’s kitchen open with all proceeds supporting La Center Music Department. Melinda, lacenterbazaar@yahoo.com, visit www.lacentermusic.org.

Barberton Grange Christmas Bazaar, 9400 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 30 tables of handmade crafts, clothing, baby items, wood crafts, pet toys, baked items and more. Santa on decorated stage from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Christmas music all day and Kitchen Concession. Francie, (360) 254-2463 or email francie.01@comcast.net.

Ridgefield’s Hometown Celebration Bazaar, Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts along with various food mixes will be for sale. Part of the annual Hometown Celebration, which includes singers, musicians, fun run, horse carriage rides, Santa and Christmas tree lighting. Betty T., (360) 727-1777.

Tukes Valley Schools PTO Candy Cane Express, 20601 NE 167th Ave., 300 Building, Battle Ground, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A great opportunity to do a little shopping with elf assistants while parents shop the bazaar featuring unique gifts and baked goods. This is a free event. Vendor bazaar space is $15. Jill Nylund, (360) 667-0248.

Annual Hockinson AAA Boosters Bazaar, Hockinson High School Commons, 16819 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Approximately 80 vendors expected. Items available will include handmade items such as jewelry, purses, soaps, lotions, toys, doll clothes, ornaments, cards, baby items, food and candy, wood crafts and embroidered, knit and crocheted items. Some area vendors will also be selling Scentsy, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef and Tupperware. Concession stand will be open with breakfast and lunch items. Vendor space still available, contact Maria Rennaker, (360) 910-4700 or email jtmadder@comcast.net. Contracts also available at

www.hockinsonboosters.com.

Fourth Annual Western Holiday Bazaar and Tack Sale, Silver Buckle Ranch, 11611 NE 152nd Ave., Brush Prairie, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be vendors of all types selling gifts, crafts and more, as well as tack for sale. In addition to the bazaar, there will be fun activities for the whole family, including horse rides, lawnmower train rides, face painting and more. Vendor space is available. Vendor fees are $20 for a 12-by-12 space and $30 for two spaces for the same business or organization. Discount if signed up and paid by Oct. 31 ($15 for one space, $25 for two spaces). Vendor forms must be received by Nov. 20. Cathi Wright, (360) 260-8932 or email cathi@silverbuckleranch.org.