Crafters abound in Whatcom County, and holiday bazaars offer shoppers a great way to support local artists and crafters, as well as local organizations.

For details on the times and location of each bazaar, go to bellinghamherald.com, scroll down to our Events Calendar (on the right), and type in the name of the bazaar. Or you can search for all the local bazaars by typing in "bazaars" on the Events Calendar.

Bazaars will also be listed in the Take Five arts and entertainment magazine on the Thursday before they occur, if they have been entered into our online calendar by the sponsoring group or individual. All events are free admission, unless otherwise noted.

Northern Meadows Crafters Bazaar

Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.

Northern Meadows Estates Activity Center, 3993 Gentlebrook Lane, Bellingham.

Lynden VFW Craft Show & Bake Sale

Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.

7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden.

Vendors should contact Bonnie Lagerwey, 360-354-3606.

Fourth Annual Holiday Bazaar

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 16-17, 10 a.m.

Eagle Ridge Assisted Living, 5370 Barrett Road, Ferndale.; 360-383-0305.

Proceeds support Eagle Ridge residents. Table space available upon request.

2012 Christmas Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale

Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.

St. Joseph Parish Hall, Grover Street, Lynden.

Blaine Senior Center Sixth Annual Christmas Bazaar

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 9 a.m.

763 G St., Blaine; 360-332-8040.

Photos with Santa, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit Blaine Senior Center.

Annual Craft Bazaar

Friday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.

Living Water Fellowship, 4767 Guide Meridian, Bellingham; 360-398-9838.

A Handcrafted Christmas

Friday, Nov. 30, noon

Christ Evangelical Church, 4600 Meridian St., Bellingham.

Baked sale profits benefit Storehouse Ministry, Standing in the Gap for people in need.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Holiday Faire

Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.

2117 Walnut St., Bellingham; 360-733-2890.

Benefits local charities and outreach served by St Paul's ministries.

Holidaze Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.

Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church, 203 East Lincoln St., Everson.

Home Bazaar

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2, 9 a.m.

Slip N Stitch, 3710 Dana St., Bellingham; 360-676-1299.

Holiday Faire

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.

Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, 941 Austin St., Bellingham; 360-733-3164.

Free entrance; most activities cost $3 each. Workshops, children's activities.

Gardenview Montessori Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.

Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 400 Meadowbrook Court, Bellingham; 360-527-9638.

Benefits non-profit preschool and kindergarten.

The Children's Shop

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.

Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham; 360-778-7000.

Sponsor: Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department.

Holiday Tea and Gift Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.

Deming Public Library, 5044 Mount Baker Highway.

Entertainment, candy sale and gift bazaar. Details: wcls.org/Deming-Branch-News.

Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

Assumption Catholic Church, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.

Portal Creek Park Craft Fair

Friday, Oct. 19, noon

Portal Creek Park, Ferndale, 6350 Portal Way; 360-384-3128.

Octoberfest

Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.

Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Ave., Bellingham; 360-733-6749.

Chili lunch available. Benefits Lighthouse Mission, Interfaith Coalition, Agape House and Love INC., with matching money from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 1-2, 9 a.m.

Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St.; 360-354-4501.

Lunch available at noon for $5. Vendor tables still available; call 354-4501. Proceeds benefit senior programs and services at the center.

25th Annual Ten Thousand Villages Crafts of the World Sale

Friday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.

Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale.

All items fair-trade, so your purchase benefits artisans around the world who would otherwise be underemployed or unemployed.

Hope in Christ Church Annual Bazaar

Friday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.

Hope in Christ Church, 710 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham.

Coffee, cookies, chili and soup for nominal fee. Also Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To reserve a table, call 360-733-6177.

Harvest Arts & Crafts Festival

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 2-3, 10 a.m.

Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St.

Includes musical performances throughout the day, and children's crafts table.

Woodrose Senior Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.

Woodrose Apartments, Building 1, 3303 Racine St., Bellingham; 360-733-0232, 360-734-8760.

Hillcrest Chapel Arts and Crafts Fair

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

Hillcrest Chapel, 1400 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham; 360-733-8400.

Sponsored by Adoption Connection, proceeds supports Hillcrest families that plan to adopt.

St. James Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham; 360-733-1325.

Proceeds benefit local charities for women and children.

Sumas Advent Christian Church Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

Sumas Advent Christian Church, 125 Front St., Sumas; 360-988-2503.

United Church of Ferndale Fall Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St.; 360-384-3302.

Proceeds support local charities to help women and children. Email: office@unitedchurchofferndale.org.

Central Lutheran Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

Central Lutheran Church, 925 N. Forest St., Bellingham.

Outside vendors welcome; call 360-733-7978. Other questions, call 360-671-4221.

Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

Living Hope Fellowship, 824 W. Smith Road, Bellingham.

Proceeds go to church playground equipment.

Trinkets & Treasures Holiday Show

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.

Ferndale High School, 5830 Golden Eagle Drive; 360-510-8590.

Benefit for FHS Marching Band & Color Guard will feature wide variety of performers. Entry forms available at Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, Record Journal, Ideation, Second Avenue Sports, Find Your Fashion, Ferndale True Value, Warehouse Beautiful, and DeWaard & Bode locations in Bellingham.

Daughters of Norway Scandinavian Fair

Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.

Hampton Inn's FOX HALL, 3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham. $1 general, free for 12 and younger; 360-714-1388.

Includes entertainment. Sponsor: Daughters of Norway Nellie Gerdrum Lodge No. 41.

Whale of a Craft Show

Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 8-10, 5 p.m.

400 Meadowbrook Court, Bellingham.

PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center Caregivers Holiday Craft Fair

Friday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham; 360-738-6706.

Jingle Bell Bazaar

Friday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.

Cedar Grove Park Clubhouse, 4915 Samish Way, Bellingham; 360-733-1317.

Proceeds from fudge sale benefit Bellingham Food Bank.

Homemade Holiday Boutique

Friday, Nov. 9, noon

Homemade Holiday Boutique, 3019 W Alpine Drive, Bellingham; contact Diane, 360-733-2726, or Kim, 360-319-9795.

Homemade Memories Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m.

Bellingham Christian School, 1600 E. Sunset Drive; 360-966-4796; email smhower@msn.com.

Special holiday music. Sponsor: Whatcom Homeschool Association.

"Share the Spirit" bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 495 E. Bakerview Road, Bellingham.

Soup lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Proceeds support local charities and denominational mission programs worldwide.

Assistance League's annual Yule Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

Grace Center on the Trinity Lutheran Church campus, 2408 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham; 360-738-2803.

Sponsor: Assistance League. Proceeds support five community programs, with emphasis on providing new school clothing to children in need.

Bellingham Covenant Women's Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

Bellingham Covenant Church, 1530 E. Bakerview Road.

Sponsor: Women's Ministry of Bellingham Covenant Church.

Relay For Life Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

Willows Retirement Apartments, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham.

Vendor table fees benefit American Cancer Society.

Bellingham Emblem Club 489 Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

710 Samish Way, Bellingham; 360-733-6432.

Proceeds benefit such local charities as Marianne's House, Laurendeau Foundation, Bellingham Food Bank, Lighthouse Mission, Agape House, Womencare Shelter and an academic or vocational scholarship.

Whatcom Art Guild's 'Art By The Lake' Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 10-11, 9 a.m.

Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham.

Watch art demonstrations, browse a flea market, taste barbecue on Sunday. Raffle benefits children at St. Joseph Hospital.

Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

Deming Logging Show grounds, 3295 Cedarville Road, Deming; 360-595-0138.

To reserve a space, call Wendy, 595-0138.

Crafts & Christmas Sale - Crafts and Books

Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.

Lynden Public Library, 216 Fourth St.; 360-410-9810.

Sponsor: The Friends of the Lynden Library.