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Canfield Methodist church hosts fall festival
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Canfield United Methodist Church members and Bazaar and Fall Festival volunteers Janet Dates, (left) and Becky Schaub (center) helped church member Debbie Schrock pick out a Christmas ornament in the Balcony Shop.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Barb Dixey helped out at the silent auction table at the Canfield United Methodist Church’s 71st annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 21. Dixey was in charge of taking bids for several items that were donated by members of the church.
By ABBY SLANKER
The Canfield United Methodist Church sponsored its 71st annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 21 through the 22, with shops including the Balcony Shop, Housewares Shop, Book Shop, Rugs and Gifts Shop and Bake Shop.
The bazaar also offered men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and toys in the Bargain Basement.
A silent auction table was set up in the atrium, and it included such items as an Ohio State University basket, six Cambridge crystal goblets and two plates, a lead crystal champagne bucket and a Belleek cream and sugar set.
The Balcony Shop offered handmade gifts, crafts and Christmas and fall floral.
The church holds workshops throughout the year to create some items and the other items are made at home by church members and donated to the bazaar.
According to Maryann Bryan, Bazaar and Fall Festival coordinator, the event brings out the best in everyone.
“This is the best time of the year for me. I light up when we start doing this event. Everyone comes together and helps and this is where fellowship starts,” Bryan said.
The event is a fundraiser for the church, with proceeds being donated to several groups and causes, including Operation Blessing, Rescue Mission, scholarships for attendance at church camp, Boys Scouts, Canfield Care Net and many more.
“We just have so much fun. This is a team effort. I am surrounded by angels. No matter what project we are working on, our members show up to help,” Bryan said.
A luncheon was available on Saturday and featured homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and Methodist coleslaw, a tradition at the church.