Give and Receive

With the Las Vegas Valley enjoying cooler temperatures, the R-J offers its annual list of upcoming holiday and craft bazaars for those who want to head outdoors.

One nonprofit group preparing for its craft fair is the Los Prados Women's Club. The 223 club members, who range in age from their 40s to 90s, have been busy working on homemade items for the club's fair, which raises funds for local charities.

The fair will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 20 at 5150 Los Prados Circle. The club also will have its annual bake sale featuring pies, cakes, a coffee bar and other items 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17.

"We have quite a variety of things that come in, all of them handmade," says Lynn Parker, the first vice president of the club and chairwoman of the crafts bazaar.

Among the items featured at the fair are flower arrangements, wreaths, homemade soaps, Christmas decorations, aprons, shawls, hats and jewelry, in addition to candies and jellies.

"We just end up with a beautiful collection," adds Parker, a seven-year member of the club.

Besides the craft fair and bake sale, the 10-year-old club has an annual rummage sale that raised more than $4,000 last year.

"Around $18,000 a year all together is given to charity," says Parker.

After the bake sale, the club's committee will decide which charities will receive the funds.

According to Parker, the club "picks out charities that are small and can really utilize the money."

Some of the funds are given to a club member who works with disadvantaged families. The funds are used to help the families buy groceries.

Parker says the women in the club have "a wonderful relationship."

"They are the most energetic, wonderful group," says Parker.

Other upcoming events by local nonprofit organizations to benefit local charities and organizations include:

SATURDAY

• Guardian Angel Cathedral, 336 Cathedral Way, is having its annual Oktoberfest, craft show and bake sale featuring baked goods, crafts, music and a raffle 1-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds will go toward production costs for the Christmas midnight Mass telecast on KLAS-TV, Channel 8.

OCT. 12

• Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 5485 E. Charleston Blvd., is having its annual Autumnfest featuring arts and crafts, live music and entertainment, games, food, a flea market and a live auction, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 12, noon-10 p.m. Oct. 13 and noon-9 p.m. Oct. 14. Proceeds benefit the new church hall building fund.

• The Las Vegas Crafters Guild is having a harvest boutique featuring jewelry, quilts, baby items, wood crafts, holiday gifts, dolls and other items, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water St.. Proceeds will benefit the guild and the after-school arts program at Whitney Elementary School.

OCT. 13

• Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, is having its Gingerbread Fair and Pantry featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, holiday decorations, embroidery and crocheted items, jewelry, quilts, a raffle and other items, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church and its missions.

• The Sewing Club at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, is having a craft fair boutique featuring handmade items and gifts, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Henderson charities.

OCT. 20

• St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5081 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 107, is having its annual holiday craft bazaar featuring holiday decorations, ornaments, handmade jewelry, quilts, afghans, baby items, baked goods and other items, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the parish.

• The Los Prados Women's Club is having its annual craft fair featuring handmade items, jewelry, Christmas decorations, baked goods, copper garden crafts, silk Japanese scarves and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5150 Los Prados Circle. Proceeds benefit local charities.

• The Boulder City Community Club is having a harvest bazaar featuring craft and gift items, live entertainment, food, children's carnival, car show and other activities 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 20 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Veterans Memorial Park, Buchanan Boulevard and Airport Road, Boulder City. Proceeds benefit local community organizations and outreach programs.

• Griffith United Methodist Church, 1701 E. Oakey Blvd., is having a Hallelujah Festival featuring crafts, baked goods, rummage sale, pumpkin patch and other activities, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds will go to the church's building fund. The church will also be collecting canned food items to be donated to a local food bank.

OCT. 21

• The Sisterhood of Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, is having its annual Hanukkah bazaar featuring Judaic items, jewelry, artwork, food, a raffle and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds will go to the women's group, which supports the temple, the congregation's youth and the Jewish community.

NOV. 3

• The Women's Guild of St. Viator Catholic Church, 4150 S. Eastern Ave., is having its annual holiday bazaar featuring holiday items, arts and crafts, food and a raffle 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4. Proceeds benefit the parish.

• The Boulder City Elks Lodge, 1217 Nevada Highway, is having a craft and bake sale featuring homemade items and baked goods, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Lend A Hand and Emergency Aide of Boulder City.

• The Lutheran Women's Missionary League and Mary Martha Guild of Christ Lutheran Church, 1401 Fifth St., Boulder City, are having their annual bazaar featuring handmade crafts, Christian Christmas cards and gifts, a silent auction and other activities, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church's mission work.

• The Women of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave., will have their annual craft fair featuring handmade afghans, Christmas items, place mats, wreaths, centerpieces and other items, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Therese Center for AIDS, WestCare Nevada and Poverello House.

• Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd., is having its annual bazaar and bake sale featuring art, jewelry, beading, silk flowers, soy-based candles, ceramics, quilts, holiday ornaments and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church's outreach and mission programs.

• The Meadows School, 8601 Scholar Lane, is having a holiday gift, art and craft bazaar featuring handmade purses, jewelry, ornaments and other items, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the school's library.

NOV. 4

• The Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, are having their annual Hanukkah bazaar featuring artwork, fine and costume jewelry, accessories, toys, games, Hanukkah-designed serving pieces, food, a gift wrapping booth and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the temple.

NOV. 9

• First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive, is having its annual holiday craft and gift market featuring gifts, art, jewelry, crafts, pottery, baked goods, scrapbooking, glassware, candles and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 10. A barbecue dinner will be served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10. Proceeds benefit the church's ministries.

• Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church, 781 E. Gamebird Road, Pahrump, is having its annual craft bazaar featuring handmade crafts, food and baked goods, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10. Proceeds benefit the Our Lady of the Valley Mortgage Reduction Fund.

NOV. 10

• The Daughters of the Nile of El Giza Temple No. 139, are having their annual bazaar at the Zelzah Shrine Center, 2222 W. Mesquite Ave., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The bazaar features Christmas items, baked goods, household goods, handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, toys and more. A luncheon will be available for $8. Proceeds will go toward the nonprofit organization with a portion to be used to buy supplies or to purchase items for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, is having its annual craft and bake sale featuring handmade items including wreaths, crocheted and knitted baby items, beaded angels and other items, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 10 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

• The Martha's and Mary's of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave., are having a fall craft show and bake sale featuring handmade holiday items, toys, children's items and gifts, baked goods and a raffle 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Proceeds benefit the women's group's charitable projects.

NOV. 13

• St. Jude's Women's Auxiliary is having its annual Christmas bazaar featuring crafts, collectibles, stuffed animals, jewelry and a bake sale in the Arizona Room at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A luncheon and show with entertainers is at noon; $30 per person, reservations are required. Admission to the bazaar is free. Proceeds benefit local charities.

NOV. 15

• St. Timothy's Episcopal Church is having a holiday bazaar featuring Christmas and holiday items, baked goods and raffles, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in front of the Mojo Bean Coffee House, 303 S. Water St., Henderson. Proceeds benefit the church's Ladies Auxiliary.

NOV. 16

• Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1730 N. Pecos Road, is having a country craft fair and bake sale featuring a variety of baskets, homemade baby blankets, afghans, slippers, children's crafts, handbags, Christmas decorations, jewelry and other items, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17. A bounce house will also be available for children. Proceeds benefit the church's building fund.

NOV. 17

• The Vegas Viking Lodge of Sons of Norway is having a Christmas bazaar featuring Scandinavian holiday items, baked goods, T-shirts, Norwegian rosemaled calendars, a Grannie's Attic and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Proceeds will benefit the organization's scholarship fund, the Ronald McDonald House, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and KLVX-TV, Channel 10.

• Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 6220 N. Jones Blvd., is having a holiday bazaar featuring handmade holiday decorations, chocolate creations, jewelry, candles, skin and beauty products, speciality food items, clothes and other items, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, which donates funds to national and international projects in support of hospitals and schools.

• The Los Prados Women's Club is having a bake sale featuring baked goods including pies and cakes and a coffee bar and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5150 Los Prados Circle. Proceeds benefit local charities.

• Christ Lutheran Church, 111 N. Torrey Pines Drive, is having its annual holiday bazaar featuring Scandinavian Ebelskivers, baked goods, needlework and handcrafted items, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Safe Nest, Lutheran Social Services of Southern Nevada and the church's Needy Women's Fund.

• The Nogcus Council No. 305, Degree of Pocahontas, Improved Order of Redmen, is having a craft bazaar and fair featuring Christmas crafts, woodworking items, clothing and baked goods, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Center, 5805 W. Harmon Ave. Proceeds benefit the National Alzheimer's Association, Veterans of Southern Nevada and Ronald McDonald Camp Good Times.

• Christ the King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, is having its annual arts and crafts Christmas sale featuring handmade items, ceramics, paintings and more, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 17 and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18. Proceeds will benefit the church.

• The Kids' Co-op Preschool and Kindergarten, 4316 N. Decatur Blvd., is having a holiday bazaar featuring homemade crafts, baked goods, raffles and prizes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the school.

DEC. 1

• The Boulder City Community Club is having its 33rd annual Doodlebug craft bazaar featuring jewelry, pottery, toys, novelties, home decor, raffles and more 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building, 900 Arizona St., Boulder City. Proceeds benefit local community organizations and outreach programs.

DEC. 8

• The Emera Club of Sunrise Chapter No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, is having its annual holiday breakfast bazaar featuring handmade craft items, baked goods and delicacies, 9 a.m.-noon at the Henderson Masonic Temple, 480 Greenway Road, Henderson. Breakfast tickets are $7, $4 for children 5 and younger. Proceeds benefit the chapter, which donates to cancer research at the University of Nevada, Reno and Alzheimer's, cancer and heart funds.