Our Lady of Joy Parish Carefree recently issued the following announcement.

Event Name: Our Lady's Guild Christmas Bazaar

Date:  Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 14 

Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Celebrate Christmas in Carefree at our popular annual Bazaar presented by Our Lady's Guild. This festive event will put you in the spirit of the season as you shop for your loved ones amongst friends and neighbors. All are welcome!

This wonderful shopping extravaganza will showcase jewelry, photography, pet boutique, fused glass, purses, quilts, rock art sculptures, gourd art, holiday ornaments and wreaths, children and doll apparel, imported olive oils, woodworking/cutting boards, beaded wrapped silverware, watercolor paintings, metal yard art and much more!!

Our beautiful new Parish Center provides an open and inviting environment in which to shop for unique gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. The event will also feature Sweets and Treats, a mini Book Nook, and the Joyful Grounds Café. Come celebrate a Carefree Christmas with us!

Nonperishable items will be collected at the Christmas Bazaar this year for the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center. The collection box will be located in the foyer of the Parish Center. This outreach will help to support their mission in feeding the hungry during this particularly difficult time.

November Wish List:

• Canned pasta
• Cream soups
• Bottled juice
• Bottled water
• Canned fruit
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Paper towels
• Pasta & rice sides (Rice a Roni)
• XL gloves

JOYFUL GROUNDS CAFE - Visit our lovely cafe located in the Our Lady of Joy Parish Center from 9 am to 4 pm. Serving seasonal lattes, traditional Kona reg/decaf coffee, hot chocolate and seasonal baked goods throughout the day.

FUEL YOUR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT THE FOOD TRUCK!! Doughlicious Wood Fired Pizza & Specialties will be serving pizza, paninis and salads from 11 am to 3 pm each day. What a treat! All food will be served and enjoyed outdoors.

COVID-19 ALERT: Every precaution is being put in place to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required. Please check our website closer to the event date to verify current precautions.

Please contact Carol Brown or Pat Phee to sign up to bake for SWEETS and TREATS at our annual CHRISTMAS BAZAAR!!

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