Holiday bazaars: Something for everyone

Published: December 4, 2008

While there is no shortage of Island stores offering all manner of gifts from handmade to household, the seasonal holiday bazaars manage to bring something special to holiday shopping.

One of the effective salespeople at the NAACP's Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 29, was Marie Allen.
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Many are run for the benefit of worthy causes and organizations. Often they bring an array of exotic items from places around the world. And all provide an opportunity for neighbors to gather, reunions to take place, and the congenial spirit of the season to be shared.

Peacecraft Holiday Benefit Sale

9 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven. Friday, Nov. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 24, 11 am-4 pm. Benefits many overseas programs and causes.

Holiday Bazaar

Ag Hall in West Tisbury. Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30-8:30 pm. Benefits West Tisbury School Class of 2011. A selection of greenery, craft and gift items.

Holiday Fair

Island Co-Housing, West Tisbury. Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 am-5 pm. Benefits Martha's Vineyard Charter School's international travel groups. Pashmina scarves, Huichol bead and yarn art, poinsettias, homemade baked goods, and refreshments. 508-693-9900.

Rhoda Tappan keeps busy while manning the table of hand-knit doll clothes at the Tisbury Senior Center's bazaar.
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Holiday Flea Market

Chilmark Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:30 am-2 pm. Gifts, antiques, books, jewelry, Ethel's jams and more. 508-645-3414.

Annual Christmas Bazaar

American Legion Post 257, Vineyard Haven. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 am-1 pm. Collectibles, jewelry, and more. 508-693-9257.

Holly Day Fair

Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 am to 2 pm. Mini lobster roll luncheon, 11 am-1 pm, ($10; $5 for children). Baked goods, White Elephant gifts, handmade crafts, knitwear, and more. Benefits Episcopal Relief and Development outreach. 508-693-0332.

Seasonal offerings at the NAACP's holiday sale.
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Holiday Bazaar

Oak Bluffs School, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 am-4 pm. Seventh grade class will hold its annual event that will include a country raffle, pictures with Santa, a bake sale, holiday items, and much more.

Christmas Faire

First Congregational Church of West Tisbury. Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 am-1 pm. Handmade centerpieces, swags, wreaths, small table trees, antique jewelry, baked goods, pet items, plants and a garden corner, and children's handmade ornaments. Hot refreshments. 508-693-2842.

Cultural Craft Sale

Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School, West Tisbury. Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 am-3 pm. Benefits African Artists' Community Development Project. Tuareg silver jewelry, Ghanian patchwork cloth, Zambian baskets, and more. 508-693-4059.

Laurie Thompson looks over the variety of items offered at the Tisbury Senior Center's Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 28.
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Handmade from the Heart Bazaar

Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown. Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 am-4 pm. Sale benefits Hospice of Martha's Vineyard Handmade gifts: jewelry, needlepoint, paintings, toys, baked goods, ornaments, and more. To donate: 508-693-0189.

Elves Faire

Plum Hill School South Summer St. in Edgartown. Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 am-4 pm. Handmade toys knitting kits, art supplies and craft making. Benefits Plum Hill School.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

Edgartown school. Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 am-4 pm. Benefits 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.