Friday, November 13, 2015
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Attendees browsed the Housewares Shop at the Canfield United Methodist Church 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival, which was stocked full of a variety of items Oct. 16.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A silent auction was available in the Canfield United Methodist Church atrium during the church’s 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 16.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield United Methodist Church members, from left, Evelyn Moser, Jill Kercher and Becky Schaub, volunteered in the Parlor Shop at the church’s 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival on Oct. 16.
By ABBY SLANKER
The Canfield United Methodist Church hosted its 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 16-17, with several shops filled with a large variety of items.
The shops offered housewares, books, gifts, floral, baked goods, men’s and women’s clothing and children’s clothing and toys. All items for the bazaar are donated by members of the church. A silent auction was available in the atrium, with items also donated by members of the church.
The Bake Shop featured the church’s famous Methodist Coleslaw, among a variety of tasty homemade baked good and treats.
“The Hull family of White House Fruit Farms donated the cabbage and peppers and the ladies and gentlemen of our church made the coleslaw. They then let us store the finished product in their refrigerators. We also made 50 pounds of our famous peanut brittle to sell in the Bake Shop,” said Mary Ann Bryan, Bazaar and Fall Festival general chairman.
The Parlor Shop offered handmade gifts, Halloween crafts, fall floral and Christmas floral made by church member Julie Kercher.
For children 4-10, there were carnival games and childcare was available for children ages 2-3. A luncheon was available and featured homemade soup, chili, sandwiches and desserts.
According to Bryan, proceeds from the Bazaar and Fall Festival are donated to several local charities and causes, including Operation Blessing, Rescue Mission, Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Canfield Care Net, the church’s confirmation class and more.
“It feels so good to raise money to purposely and for the direct intent to help those in need,” Bryan said.
Bryan has been the chairman of the Bazaar and Fall Festival for 10 years, taking the job after helping with it for several years.
“It is a joy to be a part of this event because it benefits so many people. I look forward to it every year. I am surrounded by angels here. I truly appreciate all the people who chip in to make this such a success. The money raised benefits so many people who really need it,” Bryan said.