GOODS TO GO

With the fall season at hand, nonprofit groups across the Las Vegas Valley have been busy preparing for their upcoming holiday and craft bazaars.

Among the organizations sponsoring fundraisers is the Children's Service Guild, which is opening its annual holiday boutique to the public for the first time.

The guild's 34th annual holiday boutique will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd.

According to four-year member Nancy Vinnik, the decision to open the boutique to the public was to see if the guild could increase the proceeds raised to support the guild's many services and to make it possible for more people to attend the event.

The proceeds go toward the needs of children at Child Haven and children affected by the family court system. The funds are used for "any kind of motivational services, medical and dental services, uniform needs and special needs for a baby or infant," Vinnik said.

The guild's 36 active members have been working on the fundraiser since last year's boutique. Contributions to the fundraiser range from one member making jams and jellies from vegetables and fruits she grows in Utah, to another member contributing a large holiday-themed needlework display to be raffled off.

Members who are unable to make the weekly Tuesday meetings at Child Haven meet in small groups at members' homes throughout the year to work on their crafts.

"They make beautiful aprons, table runners and tree ornaments," said Vinnik, who has made Christmas displays, pine cone wreaths and wreaths made out of corks from wine bottles for the event.

Other items at this year's boutique include handmade quilts, purses, baby blankets, holiday ornaments, items for fall and Thanksgiving, and handcrafted items for pets. There also will be food items and drawings including 25 gift baskets.

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

TODAY

* Guardian Angel Cathedral's annual Oktoberfest, featuring an arts and crafts show and a bake sale, concludes today with live entertainment and a drawing 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at 336 Cathedral Way. Proceeds go toward production costs for the Christmas midnight Mass telecast on KLAS-TV, Channel 8.

FRIDAY

* Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 5485 E. Charleston Blvd., will have its annual Autumnfest featuring arts and crafts, live music and entertainment, games, food and a flea market 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 12. Proceeds benefit the new church hall building fund.

SATURDAY

* Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, will have its Gingerbread Fair and Pantry featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, holiday decorations, embroidery and crocheted items, kitchen items, a drawing and other activities, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church and Las Vegas Valley mission projects.

* The Craft Club at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, will have an arts and craft fair boutique and pancake breakfast 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The boutique will feature stained-glass lamps, sun catchers, quilts, greeting cards, oil paintings, jewelry, door prizes and other items. A variety show will be presented at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. Proceeds benefit Sew Much Comfort, Safe Nest, Safe House, The Salvation Army and Robert Taylor Elementary School.

* The PEO Sisterhood Chapter K will have a holiday boutique featuring seasonal crafts, gifts, scrubbies, jewelry, baked goods, knitted items, brooms and drawing prizes 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center of Boulder City, 813 Arizona St. Proceeds benefit PEO projects and local scholarships.

OCT. 18

* The Women of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church will have a craft fair, bake sale, cookie room and food cafe 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the St. Joseph Center, 7200 W. Sahara Ave. The craft fair will feature afghans, Christmas and fall items, wreaths, seasonal items and decorated trees. Proceeds benefit St. Therese Center for AIDS, WestCare Nevada and Poverello House.

OCT. 25

* Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd., will have a holiday craft festival and yard sale featuring homemade crafts, a silent auction, gently used furniture, upscale boutique items, appliances and other items, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church's ongoing outreach programs.

* The Crossing Christian Church, 7950 W. Windmill Lane, will have a Godly Girlfriends Holiday Shopping Extravaganza featuring handcrafted goods, artwork, candles, jewelry, kitchen items, bath and body items, food, a drawing and other activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit community outreach organizations and upcoming ministry events at the church.

NOV. 1

* FLOCK (For Love of Cats and Kittens) will have a holiday arts, crafts and basket benefit noon-6 p.m. at Circadian Galleries, 1531 Commerce St., Suite Nos. 120 and 130. Proceeds benefit the spay/neuter/return programs and veterinarian care for street cats.

NOV. 7

* First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 101 S. Rancho Drive, will have its annual holiday craft and gift market featuring holiday home decorations, gifts, art, jewelry, crafts, pottery, a country bake shop, specialty foods, glassware, candles and other items 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8. A barbecue dinner will be served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. Proceeds benefit the church's ministries.

NOV. 8

* The Women's Guild of St. Viator Catholic Church, 4150 S. Eastern Ave., will have its annual holiday bazaar featuring holiday items, arts and crafts, a food court, bake sale, candy sale, cakewalk, bounce house for children, face painting, a clown show and drawings 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9. Proceeds benefit the parish.

* St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, will have its annual fall holiday craft sale featuring hand-sewn aprons and pillows, crochet and knitted scarves, hats, afghans, dishcloths, baby items, baked goods and other items 2-7 p.m. Nov. 8 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 9 as well as 2-7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 14. Proceeds benefit the parish.

* The Vegas Viking Lodge and Desert Troll Lodge of Sons of Norway will have their annual Scandinavian holiday bazaar featuring Scandinavian holiday items including ornaments, magnets, trolls and table decorations; baked goods; T-shirts; Norwegian rosemaled calendars; a Grannie's Attic with new and gently used items; and other activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Community Lutheran Church's Fellowship Hall, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Proceeds benefit the organization's scholarship fund, the Sons of Norway Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and KLVX-TV, Channel 10.

* The Children's Service Guild will have a holiday boutique featuring handmade arts and crafts, seasonal items, food, drawings and other activities 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Proceeds benefit Child Haven and children affected by family court services.

* Christ Lutheran Church, 1401 Fifth St., Boulder City, will have its annual holiday bazaar featuring traditional Christmas crafts, lap quilts, baby quilts, needlework, other seasonal decorations and a bake sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit missionary work and charitable organizations in the Boulder City area.

NOV. 14

* Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church, 781 E. Gamebird Road, Pahrump, will have its annual craft fair featuring arts and craft items including handmade clothing, wood crafts, candles, Christmas items and jewelry; a drawing; and a bake sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15. Proceeds go toward the church's mortgage reduction campaign.

* Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1730 N. Pecos Road, will have a country craft fair and bake sale featuring crocheted and knitted items, a variety of baskets, Christmas decorations, jewelry, blankets, baby items, children's crafts, and homemade jellies, jams and candies, among other items, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15. Proceeds benefit the church's building fund.

NOV. 15

* The Emera Club of Sunrise Chapter No. 28 of the Order of the Eastern Star will have a craft bazaar featuring a country breakfast, handmade Christmas decorations, craft items and baked goods 9 a.m.-noon at the Masonic Lodge, 480 Greenway Road, Henderson. Breakfast tickets are $8, $5 for children 5 and younger. Proceeds benefit cancer research at the University of Nevada, Reno and a scholarship fund.

* St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, will have 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. 15 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16. Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

* For Kids Now will have a holiday festival and arts and crafts show featuring more than 50 specialty craft and food booths, holiday items and paintings, jewelry, candles, stained glass, ornaments, gift baskets and entertainment by pianist Richard Weiss 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Innovations International Charter School, 1600 E. Oakey Blvd. Proceeds benefit For Kids Now and Innovations International Charter School Global Academy students.

NOV. 21

* The Los Prados Women's Club will have a bake sale featuring pies and cakes, a coffee bar and other items, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5150 Los Prados Circle. Proceeds benefit local charities.

NOV. 22

* St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5081 N. Rainbow Blvd., will have its annual holiday craft bazaar featuring quilts, baby goods, holiday decorations, woodworking, jewelry, baked goods, drawings and door prizes 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the parish's building fund.

* The Marthas and Marys of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas, will have a fall craft show and bake sale featuring handmade holiday items, gift baskets, children's items, baked goods and a drawing 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23. Proceeds benefit the women's group's charitable projects.

NOV. 23

* Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, will have a Hadassah's Gift-n-Gab 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. The event will feature Judaica, children and adult clothing and accessories, household items, sports and Judaic artwork, children's music, candles, crafts and other items. Proceeds benefit Hadassah's charities.

DEC. 5

* Winterwood Village Homeowner's Association will have a holiday craft and gift show featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, holiday decorations, jewelry and other items 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at 5500 Everglade St. A Christmas pageant will be presented at 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Proceeds benefit the Winterwood Village Players.

DEC. 6

* The Los Prados Women's Club will have its annual craft fair featuring Christmas ornaments, soaps, oil-burning rock candles, paintings, copper garden crafts and other items 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5150 Los Prados Circle. Proceeds benefit local charities.

* The Boulder City Community Club will have its 34th annual Doodlebug Bazaar featuring handmade jewelry, hand-carved woodworks, handmade baby clothes, Christmas items, soaps, candles and other items 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Boulder City Recreation Center, 900 Arizona St. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit groups and organizations in Boulder City.

* Faith Lutheran High School Grad Nite Live will have its annual Crusader Christmas Boutique featuring jewelry, home goods, clothing, specialty food items, a bake sale and drawing 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the student center at Faith Lutheran Junior-Senior High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Proceeds benefit Grad Night Live, an alcohol- and drug-free all-night graduation celebration for the high school's seniors.

DEC. 7

* The Sisterhood of Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, will have its annual holiday bazaar featuring ceramics, stone and oil candles, handbags, handmade craft items, glass art, mah-jongg items, jewelry, food, music, games, a drawing and door prizes 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds go to the women's group, which supports the synagogue and the Jewish community.

* The Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, will have its annual Hanukkah bazaar featuring original jewelry; purses; artwork; Judaic items; kosher herbs and spices; candles; stained, fused and hand-blown glass pieces; mah-jongg sets and accessories; food and other items 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the temple and community projects.

DEC. 13

* St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, will have its annual fall holiday craft sale featuring handmade crafts, baked goods and "whatnots" holiday sale 2-7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 14. Proceeds benefit the parish.

Contact reporter Madelon Hynes at mrhynes@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0306.