Festivals and Bazaars
Cape Coral
Cape Coral First United Methodist Women’s Group Seeks Vendors
It’s fall bazaar time of year again. Specialty vendors of crafts and more are invited to set up a table at the Cape Coral First United Methodist Church on Saturday Nov. 7, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The church is located at 4118 Coronado Parkway.
Proceeds from the bazaar will go towards mission giving. The United Methodist Women’s group invites participants who may have unique specialty craftsmanship items for display and purchase.
Space is limited, call to learn more. Contact person is Lynette Zwirlein, 945-4579.
Saint Andrew
Catholic Church
Saint Andrew Catholic Church is holding its annual Ministry Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, after all masses on the church grounds. There will be food and fun for all that attend.
This is an opportunity for all the people interested in finding a way to serve their church to find a ministry within the parish community.
The Ministry Fair is not only an opportunity where people will find a way to share their talents and skills but also a chance for everyone to enrich their lives and the lives of others, especially in these times of so much need.
Saint Andrew Catholic Church is located at 2628 Del Prado Blvd.
Grace Community Center
Grace Community Center at 4151 Hancock Bridge Parkway., North Fort Myers is a branch of Grace United Methodist Church of Cape Coral and is the sponsor of this second annual Craft and Plant-A-Palooza Bazaar.
The event will take place for two days, Friday, Nov. 13, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, 9-3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. New this year is a farmer’s market featuring local produce and fruits. Arts and crafts will be indoors.
For information call 558-5168.
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Council of Catholic Women is having a bazaar Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
We will have baked goods, fresh farmers market, handmade crafts and jewelry, games, prizes and 50/50 raffle. We’ll also have several items for a silent auction. Over 15 vendors with a variety of decorations, used books, floral arrangements and some lively entertainment for all.
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is located at 1922 S.W. 20th Ave.
Pine Island
Fishers of Men
Lutheran Church
The Annual Arts & Craft Show will take place at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. At this time vendors and buyers are sought to participate in this full-filled event.
Call Mary Harrell at 283-5465 to reserve space both inside and outside. In addition be sure to mark the calendar for future dates of Dec. 12, and Feb.13, 2010 for the next Arts and Craft Shows.
Fishers of Men Lutheran Church is located at 10360 Stringfellow Road.
North Fort Myers
First Church
of the Brethren
Join the Palmona Park Improvement Association, in conjunction with the First Church of the Brethren of North Fort Myers, in celebrating the neighborhood?s first annual Palmona Park Fall Festival. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. at the First Church of the Brethren located at 1691 Pacific Ave in North Fort Myers.
Call 239-533-7976.
Fort Myers
Central United
Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church, Grand Avenue at Edison, Fort Myers Pumpkin Patch opened Saturday, Oct. 17. Proceeds from the Pumpkins Patch will help support our Wednesday night ministry and community supper. The Pumpkin Patch will be open daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Sundays from 1-7 p.m. Call 745-8793 for details.
Fort Myers
Christian Church
Fort Myers Christian Church at 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers will have a family oriented Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2-6 p.m. There will be free activities including a bounce house, inflatable slide, games, face painting and more. Pony rides (furnished by 4-h of Lee County) $1.
All proceeds go to the local Soup Kitchen. For more information call 466-7689; e-mail rbob1931@embarqmail.com
Evangelical
Christian School
Evangelical Christian School. is hosting its annual Fall Festival from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7. Jack Minish, host of NBC-2’s Trash to Treasure, evaluate your estate item. ECS’s antique “gym” show will be held in the ECS gymnasium between the hours of 3 until 5 p.m. So bring silver, China, crystal, depression glass, antique items, collectibles, age specific items, jewelry, artwork, etc. (no stamps, books, guns, records or coins). and find out the true value of your treasure. Enjoy carnival games, NASCAR driving, dog show, car show for the car lovers. There is a $2 entry fee, with tickets for carnival games and food being sold at the door. Students can enjoy an evening of unlimited jumping on Bounce Houses by purchasing a $10 armband.
Evangelical Christian School located at 8237 Beacon Blvd. Fort Myers. For information: dswafford@goecs.org (239)936-3319
St. Hilary’s
Episcopal Church
St. Hilary’s annual Holiday Bazaar, raffle and lunch will be held on Nov. 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The church is located at 5011 McGregor Blvd., at the corner of Colonial under the Midpoint Bridge. The theme of this years bazaar is Mrs. Santa’s Workshop.
Tickets for the lunch are $7.50 and available at St. Hilary’s office and at the door. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. All proceeds will be donated to the Community Cooperative Ministry, Inc
For more information contact Josephine Lane at 433-7778 or the church office at 936-1000.
Unitarian
Universalist Church
The 3rd annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, 13411 Shire Lane, off Daniels Parkway, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 390-1487.