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Whatcom County holiday bazaars offer arts, crafts

Many local artists take the opportunity to showcase their crafty wares, and funds raised by the Bellingham Emblem Club’s bazaar will benefit local charities and scholarships. The club’s bazaar is Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge on Samish Way.
Many local artists take the opportunity to showcase their crafty wares, and funds raised by the Bellingham Emblem Club’s bazaar will benefit local charities and scholarships. The club’s bazaar is Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge on Samish Way. The Bellingham Herald

Bakers and crafters have been working around the clock the past few months preparing for annual fall bazaars in Whatcom County. Here's a list you can take with you as you shop for unique and handmade holiday gifts. Many of these nonprofits give back to the community as well. Events are in Bellingham with free admission unless noted.

Lynden VFW Auxiliary Craft Show & Bake Sale

Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden.

Lunch served all day, both days; breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday only.

Homespun Holiday Bazaar

Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cabin Antiques, 2355 Burk Road, Blaine

35th Annual Wiser Lake Bazaar

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21

Ten Mile Grange, 399 Hannegan Road, Lynden, 360-398-7431

Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts

Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24.

4145 Meridian St., in the same shopping center at Burlington clothing store, 360-676-8548

Hosted by Allied Arts of Whatcom County

St Joseph Catholic Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 205 12th St., Lynden, 360-398-2351

Rome Grange and Foothill Crafters Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

2821 Mount Baker Highway, 360-820-9708

Laurel Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Road, 360-398-1761

Holiday Craft Show

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, 360-676-2500

Gardenview Montessori Ninth Annual Family Friendly Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Bazaar & Holiday Craft Market

Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pioneer Meadows Montessori, 2377 Douglas Road, Ferndale, 360-778-3681

Homemade Arts & Crafts Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St., Blaine, 360-332-8040

Visit with Santa 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Annual Pacific Arts Holiday Market

Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., continuing 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 20

Sunset Square Shopping Center, 1125 E. Sunset Drive

Holiday Craft Sale and New Toy Drive

Friday, Dec. 4, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine, 360-371-7311

Please bring new and unwrapped toys to the Legion at any time during the event.

Lummi Island Christmas Bazaar

Friday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lummi Island Grange, North Nugent Road, Lummi Island, 360-758-7844

Holiday Make.Sale

Friday, Dec. 4, 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, 12-6 p.m.

Make.Shift, 306 Flora St., 360-389-3569

Bazaar- Ebenezer Christian School’s Annual Wreath & Bake Sale

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

North County Christ the King, 1816 18th St., Lynden, 360-318-9446

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 510 E. Sunset Drive, 360-734-8745

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Holiday Faire

Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St., 360-733-2890

Winter Carnival Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-7 p.m.

East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, 8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, 360-599-3944

Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Holiday Faire

Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Each activity costs from $1 to $3. Free parking at The Firs at 4605 Cable St. A free shuttle brings people to and from the school.

This story was originally published November 1, 2015 at 6:12 AM with the headline "Whatcom County holiday bazaars offer arts, crafts."

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