Holy Trinity Bazaar

Mark your calendar now for the annual Holy Trinity Bazaar and Artisan Market scheduled for Saturday, December 1 from 10am – 2pm in the parish hall.

We have some exciting changes planned for this year’s event:

· Local artisans are being recruited to participate, which allows us to offer a greater variety of merchandise. In exchange, the artisans are asked to pay a modest fee that will go toward the proceeds of the Bazaar.

· If we have enough interest, a preview event will be held the evening before during which people can come and purchase crafts early. The fee is $15, and wine and cheese will be served. To sign up, contact Kathy Crouse (653-6337, kcrouse@alumni.clemson.edu)

· Just a head’s up -- there will no longer be a Sunday morning sale of leftover items.

Kathy Crouse is our 2012 Bazaar Chairperson and can be reached at 653-6337 or kcrouse@alumni.clemson.edu. Below is a sampling of the booths for the bazaar. If you would like to help, contact Kathy or the booth coordinator.

Holiday Portraits: Come join us and have your holiday family portrait made with a professional touch. (Linda Tindal, 723-7219 or ltindal@clemson.edu)

White Elephant Sale: Bringing back a blast from the past, we will collect household items (no clothes or stuffed animals) from now until the sale. (Melissa Hawkins, 360-6331)

Baked Goods: A collection of some of the most wonderful baked goods and homemade jellies one can find in the local area. A great opportunity to get treats to freeze for the holiday rush of guests. (Cindy Thackham, 638-6536 or cdjpt@att.net)

Plants: This is a great opportunity to see the wonderful selection of plants ready to plant in your yard. Many of the plants come from the Holy Trinity Gardens! (Carol Yardley, 639-4728 or cayardley@alumni.utexas.net)

Artisan Crafts: In addition to our own talented artists, we will be joined by several outside artisans this year. Everything from jewelry to quilts to paintings to embroidery, there will be a great selection of all the local talent at this year’s event. We are currently accepting applications for artisans for the bazaar; please contact the church office or one of the champions for more information. (Kathy Crouse, Margaret Nieman, jerseygirl5@bellsouth.net, or Rebecca Erwin, 985-1085, erwinc@bellsouth.net)

Silent Auction: Come and see what wonderful items that have been donated to help support the charities of the ECW. Each year we have a great selection of items in the silent auction and I am sure that this year will not disappoint. If you have any items that you would like to donate to the silent auction, please contact Alan Yarborough (pa.yarbs@gmail.com) or Mason Turner (mtturne@clemson.edu).

Haiti Crafts: Each year it seems that there is even more talent from our brothers and sisters in Cange, Haiti. Come out and see what new items they have to help support their communities. (Beth Kunkel, 653-7130, bkunkel@clemson.edu)

St. Paul’s Thrift Shop: Come and see what great treasures are to be found at the St. Paul’s Thrift Shop. (Diana Manly, 944-5731, dimanly@bellsouth.net)

Baskets: Each year, the baskets prove to be the perfect Christmas gift. I am sure that this year will not be disappointing! (Iris Reed, 646-6802, ibbrh@bellsouth.net)

Lunch: Please join us for a delicious lunch prepared by the loving hands of the Holy Trinity parishioners. (Bill Purkerson, 654-8430, Bill.Purkerson@Flour.com)

Frozen Items: Stop by and pick up frozen casserole for when those last minute holiday guests decide to stop by for a quick visit. These are also the perfect gift for those individuals that just need that extra helping hand. (Bill Purkerson, 654-8430, Bill.Purkerson@Flour.com)

Christmas Stockings: For the past 50 years (at least!), the ladies of Holy Trinity have lovingly knitted and hand embellished Christmas stockings. Be sure to get your order in early as quantities are limited. Stockings are $65 each. This talented team of knitters is held together by their fearless leader. Contact Pat Geldard (pgeldard@nctv.com) if you would like to order a stocking this Christmas season.

Publicity: We have a fantastic event. Why not let the public know more about it? We are in need of a person that can help with the printing of flyers, signs, advertisements, and social media. (Rebecca Eidson, 654-2980, rebeccaeidson@yahoo.com)

Proceeds from the Bazaar go to support local groups and charities such as:

· Episcopal Day School Scholarships

· Clemson Child Development Center

· Clemson Community Care

· Clemson Free Medical Clinic

· Clemson Meals on Wheels

· York Place Child Assistance Fund

· Missionary Work in Haiti

· Oconee and Pickens County Habitat for Humanity

· Helping Hands of Clemson

· Oconee AID

· Our Daily Bread and Our Daily Rest

· Oconee and Pickens County American Red Cross

· Oconee and Pickens County Salvation Army

· Safe Harbor II

· Tri-Art Program at the Brooks Center

· Women and Children Succeeding (AIM program)

Be sure to help us spread the word! More information can be found at: www.holytrinitybazaar.org or by contacting Kathy Crouse, 2012 ECW Bazaar Chair, at 653-6337 or kcrouse@alumni.clemson.edu.

Date set for 2013 Bazaar!

Many Thanks to All for Making the 2012 Bazaar and Artisan Market a Huge Success!

Holy Trinity Bazaar is THIS SATURDAY (Dec. 1)

Seeking Bakers!

Local Artisans Will Join Us for Bazaar!

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Seeking Artisans for the Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish 2012 Annual Bazaar