Where to find holiday bazaars in Las Vegas this year

With the month of October underway, here is a friendly little reminder: It is never too early to plan your holiday shopping. To aid early-bird shoppers, and to support good causes, the Las Vegas Review-Journal presents its annual list of holiday and craft bazaars.

Trinity United Methodist Church is putting the finishing touches on this year's bazaar to be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at 6151 W. Charleston Blvd.

Jo Ann Magner, director of Christian education at the church for two years, estimates the church had an annual bazaar for about 10 years until last year.

"We're trying to restart it," Magner says. "Our new minister, the Rev. Khalif A. Smith Sr., is very enthusiastic about the community."

Magner began planning this month's event in June, and a group of crafters has been meeting at the church every Friday to work on items for the bazaar. Items available will include wreaths, ornaments, crocheted and knitted items, jewelry, Christmas items, throw pillows, hymnal angels made out of old hymnals, scrapbooking items and handmade Christian decor items.

Proceeds will benefit the church's mission projects, including its Society of St. Stephen food pantry, Wednesday dinners and Thursday luncheons for those in need and other missions.

Here is a list of other organizations that responded to our solicitation for charitable holiday bazaars.

SATURDAY

Green Valley Presbyterian Church's Gingerbread Fair and Pantry, featuring handmade crafts, fall and Christmas decorations, kitchen items, jewelry, angel motifs, floral arrangements, greeting cards, baked goods and other items, will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Proceeds benefit the church's projects and local nonprofit organizations.

OCT. 11

The Assistance League of Las Vegas will have its Holiday Shop grand opening, featuring holiday decorations, trees, lights, candles, figurines, linens, clothing, holiday glassware, stuffed animals and other items, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Assistance League Thrift Shop, 6446 W. Charleston Blvd. The holiday shop will be open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays through Nov. 14. Proceeds benefit the Assistance League's Operation School Bell and other philanthropic programs benefiting children in the community.

University United Methodist Church, 4412 S. Maryland Parkway, will have its annual craft and bake sale featuring holiday crafts, crocheted and knitted items, cards, jewelry, gift baskets, baked goods, candies and other items, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church's missions, which include the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Camp Potosi, East Valley Family Services and others.

OCT. 16

First Christian Church of Las Vegas (Disciples of Christ), 101 S. Rancho Drive, will have its annual Craft Fair and Market featuring handmade crafts, jellies, baked goods, raffle prizes and food, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17. Proceeds will benefit the church and its groups.

OCT. 17

Green Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road, Henderson, will have its annual Green Valley on the Hill Craft Fair featuring handmade items, crocheted and knitted items, jewelry, holiday items, paper art, baked goods and other items, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit missions of the church.

OCT. 24

Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway, will have its 45th annual Lobster Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature arts and crafts, food, drawings, live and silent auctions, and other activities. Admission is free. Lobsters purchased in advance are $18-$20, or $20-$22 at the fair based on availability. Proceeds will benefit the missions of the church (lobsterfair.com).

Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd., will have its craft fair and bazaar featuring handmade items, throw pillows, Christmas items, jewelry and more from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the missions of the church.

NOV. 6

The Women's Guild of St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road, will have its 39th annual Christmas bazaar featuring handmade quilts, crocheted ornaments, holiday decorations and other items, a silent auction, cafe, bake sale and Grandma's Attic, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8. Proceeds benefit the St. Viator Catholic School band and art programs, and the church.

NOV. 7

The Children's Service Guild will host its 41th annual Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair, featuring handmade items, holiday wreaths and centerpieces, Christmas ornaments, knitted and crocheted items, baby and pet items, homemade baked goods and candies, drawings and other items, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Proceeds benefit Child Haven and children whose lives have been touched by the Family Court Services.

Grace Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., will have its holiday craft bazaar featuring holiday decorations, quilts, artwork, American Doll clothes, handmade glass, jewelry and ladies accessories, homemade baked goods, an outdoor breakfast and lunch cafe and more, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gift baskets and other items will be raffled off during the day. Proceeds will benefit programs of the church.

The Women of St. Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church will host their annual craft fair featuring Christmas and fall items, afghans, holiday gifts, seasonal items, baked goods, a cafe and a raffle, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the St. Joseph Center, 7200 W. Sahara Ave. Proceeds benefit the parish and local nonprofit organizations, including Poverello House, St. Therese Center HIV Outreach, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and others.

NOV. 11

The annual Cozy Cabin Craft Boutique will feature handmade arts and crafts, aprons, nativity scenes, hand painted decorations and signs, baked goods, salsas and other items, from 4-9 p.m. Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at 4612 Evan Ridge Ct. Proceeds benefit Eagle Quest of Nevada and support children in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit cozycabincrafts.com.

NOV. 13

The Evening Chapter of the Mesquite Club will have its 31th annual Holiday Craft Auction featuring handcrafted items, holiday items, holiday decorations, quilts, and other items, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Club clubhouse, 702 E. St. Louis Ave. Admission is $20 and includes appetizers, dinner and the auction. Raffle tickets will be sold for $2 each for a variety of baskets of goods and services donated by local businesses. Proceeds will go to Brandolyn's Gift, a nonprofit that provides personal-hygiene items to children staying at Child Haven and to the chapter's scholarship program.

NOV. 14

The North Las Vegas Emblem Club will have its annual holiday bazaar and craft show featuring afghans, crocheted and beadwork jewelry, kitchen items, baby items, home and Christmas decorations, drawings, lunch and more, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Las Vegas Elk's Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer, North Las Vegas. The Boy Scouts will also be washing cars for a donation. Proceeds benefit the club's local charities, including St. Jude's Ranch for Children, Salvation Army and others, and scholarship programs.

Reformation Lutheran Church will have its annual holiday bazaar and bake sale featuring handmade fall and holiday items, crocheted and knitted items, ornaments, jewelry, homemade crafts by Girl Scout Troop No. 662, baked goods, free face painting for kids and more, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 580 E. St. Louis Ave. Proceeds will benefit the church and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will have its Crafty Christmas Boutique featuring holiday crafts, home decor, knitted and crocheted items, jewelry, baked goods and other items, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army Southern Nevada, 2900 Palomino Lane. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army.

St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 812 Arizona St., Boulder City, will have its annual Harvest Bazaar featuring holiday crafts and decorations, baked goods, homemade soups, raffle prizes and other items, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit outreach programs and church projects.

St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas, will have its Christmas craft fair featuring Christmas trees and wreaths, handmade ornaments, hand-knitted and crocheted items, sewn creations including Victorian snow people, jewelry and other items, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Proceeds will benefit the parish and outreach programs.

NOV. 15

Congregation Ner Tamid's Sisterhood will have its 24th annual holiday bazaar featuring jewelry, clothing, crafts, pet items, children's items, art, the fifth annual "white elephant sale," food and other items, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. Proceeds benefit summer camp scholarships, various temple programs and community service.

The Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, will host "The Maccabee Market," a Persian Market-style event, featuring Judaica items, toys, artwork, gifts, jewelry, entertainment, interactive stations, food, entertainment and more, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Women's League projects, including Temple Beth Sholom, its schools and community projects.

NOV. 18

To benefit the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, the 27th annual Festival of Trees and Lights holiday display and celebration will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18-19 in the Grand Ballrooms at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Events will include children's activities, crafts, entertainment, Santa, drawings and viewing of trees. For the viewing of trees, admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $4 for ages 2 to 12. For more information, visit dsosn.org.

NOV. 20

The Krafty Ladies of Living Water Baptist Church, 5320 E. Lake Mead Blvd., will have its annual craft and bake sale featuring crafts, table runners, placemats, aprons, scarves, baby items, kitchen items and other items, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20-21. Proceeds will benefit the new church and its nursery and youth programs.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1730 N. Pecos Road, will have its annual Country Crafters Fair featuring baked goods, canned goods, crocheted and knitted items, jewelry, crafts for children, Christmas decorations, baby items, cakes, cookies, jellies, jams, candies and other items, from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21. Proceeds will benefit church improvements.

NOV. 21

El Giza Temple No. 139's Daughters of the Nile will have a holiday bazaar featuring handcrafted jewelry, holiday crafts, ornaments, gifts, candles, gift wrapping, baked goods, food and more, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Vegas Lodge No. 32 Masonic Temple, 632 E. Charleston Blvd. Proceeds will assist the children at Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114 will have its annual holiday boutique featuring handcrafted items, Christmas items, a bake sale, drawings and other items, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Proceeds benefit local charities.

The Vegas Viking Lodge 6-152 Sons of Norway will have its 21st annual Scandinavian holiday bazaar featuring Scandinavian holiday items, table decorations, dishes, magnets, ornaments, Norwegian rosemaled calendars, Scandinavian food items including lefse bread, baked goods, a Granny's Attic and more, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Proceeds benefit the organization's scholarship fund.

DEC. 5

The Boulder Cascade Community Crafters will have a bake and crafts sale featuring handcrafted items, handmade cards, crocheted accessories, jewelry, holiday decorations, wood crafts and other items, from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 5-6 in the community clubhouse at Boulder Cascade, 1061 S. Sandhill Road. Proceeds will assist the disadvantaged residents of the senior park community.

Boulder City Chapter K of the PEO Sisterhood will have its 37th annual holiday bazaar featuring handcrafted items, jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, holiday gift bags, Christmas decorations, baked goods, cakes, fruit preserves and candied pecans, and other items, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 812 Arizona St., Boulder City. Proceeds benefit the group's projects and scholarships.

The Boulder City Community Club will have its 41th annual Doodlebug Bazaar featuring more than 130 booths with arts and crafts, holiday decorations, ornaments, jewelry, clothing, toys, drawings with a grand prize of $200, and more, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boulder City Recreation Center, 900 Arizona St. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit groups and organizations in Boulder City.

Busy Hand Crafters of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church will have its annual craft and bake sale featuring handcrafted baby sets, lap robes, hats and scarves, kitchen towels, holiday items, ornaments, decorations, baked goods and other items, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 in the church's Parish Hall at 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Proceeds will benefit the parish.

Epiphany Episcopal Church, 10450 Gilespie St., will have a holiday gift fair featuring handcrafted items, photos with Santa, gift wrapping, refreshments and more, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit youth mission camp trips and outreach.

The Faith Lutheran High School Grad Nite Live will have its annual Crusader Christmas Boutique featuring holiday decorations, jewelry, women's accessories, candles, drawings, a bake sale and more, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Student Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Photos with Santa Claus will be available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Grad Night Live, a drug and alcohol free all-night graduation celebration for the high school's seniors.

The Just Sew Club will have a craft sale featuring handmade items, clothes, felted hedgehogs, handmade dolls, closet organizers, table runners, centerpieces, travel tote bags and other items, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Proceeds benefit the club's charitable endeavors which include sewing a variety of items for Peggy's Attic, the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and others.

The Los Prados Women's Club will have its annual craft fair featuring handmade items, jewelry, wreaths, paintings, scarves, woodwork, holiday decorations and other items, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Los Prados Golf and Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Proceeds will benefit the club's charity fund to benefit local charities.