The All Souls Bazaar is Coming! Here's What You Need to Know

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as we gather for the All Souls Annual Bazaar, our largest fundraiser of the year and a wonderful celebration of community, generosity, and fellowship.

Whether you're a longtime Bazaar volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, there are many ways to participate. From workshops and donations to volunteering and sponsorships, every contribution helps make this beloved event a success.

How You Can Help:

Meals-To-Go

Help stock one of the Bazaar's most popular offerings. Free containers are available during Coffee Hour or on November 8. Stop by the Vestry to meet with Doug Kavanaugh and pick up containers to fill and return.

Book & Puzzle Room

The Book & Puzzle Room is seeking donations of:

• Children's and adult fiction

• Recent nonfiction books

• Puzzles

Cookie Nook

The Cookie Nook is always a crowd favorite. If you enjoy baking, consider making a batch (or two!) of your favorite cookies to donate.

Pantry

Homemade preserves and pickles are always in demand. In fact, there never seem to be enough pickles to satisfy shoppers, so if you can make extra this year, we'd be grateful.

Silent Auction

One of the most popular features of the Bazaar, the Silent Auction welcomes donations of:

• Antiques and collectibles

• Artwork and jewelry

• Sports or performance tickets

• Gift certificates

• Other unique, high-quality items that inspire bidding excitement

Crafters Creations

Do you enjoy making things by hand? Consider donating your handmade treasures, including:

• Jewelry

• Aprons and potholders

• Quilts and table runners

• Advent calendars

• Ornaments

• Wooden crafts and more

Bazaar Luncheon Volunteers Needed

The luncheon is an important part of the day, and volunteers are needed for:

• Wait staff

• Kitchen crew

• Dishwashing

Lunch will be served beginning at 12:00 p.m., and all are welcome to join us!

Become a Bazaar Sponsor

For $50, you can help cover the costs of the Bazaar, including food preparation, baking ingredients, workshop supplies, and other behind-the-scenes expenses.Every sponsorship helps ensure that more of the proceeds raised can directly support the ministries and programs of All Souls. See our Sponsorship Letter Here.

Bazaar Week Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities

Leading up to the Bazaar, volunteers will gather throughout the week to prepare many of the handmade items that make this event so special. No matter your age, experience, or ability, there is a place for you. Every helping hand makes a difference.

Sunday, November 8

11:15 a.m. | Bazaar Setup Following worship, we'll begin setting up for the week ahead.

Monday, November 9

🍬 Candy Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Making butter crunch and peanut brittle.

Wednesday, November 11

🍫 Candy Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Making a variety of homemade fudge.

Thursday, November 12

🥖 Bread Workshop 7:00 a.m. until done

🍬 Candy Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Making divinity and other sweet treats.

Friday, November 13

🥧 Pie Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bazaar Day Schedule

Saturday, November 14

9:00 a.m.

• Doors open

• Coffee Café opens in the Vestry

10:00 a.m.

• Stained Glass Window Tours

11:00 a.m.

• Organ Music in the Meetinghouse

12:00 p.m.

• Luncheon served in the Vestry

• History and Window Tours

2:00 p.m.

• Bazaar closes

• Cleanup begins

Join Us!

The All Souls Annual Bazaar is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community, support the church's ministries, and enjoy a day filled with delicious food, handmade items, music, history, and fellowship.

We hope you'll join us as a volunteer, donor, sponsor, shopper, or simply as a friend of All Souls. Together, we can make this year's Bazaar our best one yet!

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