The Bellingham Herald invites nonprofit organizations offering homemade crafts and foods in Whatcom County to participate in our free annual guide to holiday bazaars.

The 2012 Bazaar Guide will publish in The Bellingham Herald on Sunday, Oct. 14. To be included, please enter your event in our online calendar by Friday, Oct. 5.

Go to our Member Center to register (it's free).

Once you've registered, go to our online calendar, click the link to "Add to our Listings" and then click on "Create an Event."

Be sure to select the category "Bazaar" and enter the times and dates of your event, as well as the charity the proceeds will benefit, in the "event description" field.

Once you fill out the form and submit it, we will approve the event - usually within one business day. You'll get an email confirming that your event has been accepted and a link to make any changes.

Reach MARGARET BIKMAN at margaret.bikman@bellinghamherald.com or call ext. 273.