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Junior Women’s League hosts Fall Market
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Cindy Velt, owner of North Lima Cookie Company, displayed her baked goods at the Junior Women’s League of Canfield’s 46th annual Fall Market on the Green on Sept. 19.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Members of the Junior Women’s League of Canfield celebrated the 46th year of their Fall Market Sept. 19. Members included Carla Elenz, Mary Ann Dwyer, Peggy Rowe, Diane Smythe, Nancy Dove, JoAnn Bunza, Sherree Zamary, Cari Milne and Nancy Zatchok.
By ABBY SLANKER
The Junior Women’s League of Canfield hosted its 46th annual Fall Market on the Green Sept. 19, with 154 vendors set up for visitors to browse.
The vendors offered a variety of items, including fall and winter holiday crafts, jewelry, homemade baked goods, personalized items, fruits and vegetables, and antiques and collectibles.
Several service organizations were also on hand to inform visitors of their purpose and services.
The Fall Market is a group effort among the members of the Junior Women’s League of Canfield and is the organizations largest annual fundraiser.
Proceeds from the Fall Market fund three $1,000 scholarships given to high school seniors each spring. Proceeds are also donated to various local community charities, such as the Beatitude House, Operation Blessing and the renovation of the War Vets Museum. The organization also provides Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance to three local families.
The Fall Market boasts many local vendors, but also offers vendors who come from all over the state. A majority of the vendors are also repeaters.
“We got a really great response from vendors this year. We have increased the number of vendors and we are always open to new vendors. We also take food concessionaires each year. All vendors are welcome,” said Peggy Rowe, Fall Market co-chair.
Rowe co-chaired the event with Diane Smythe.
Members of the Junior Women’s League of Canfield were on hand all day to help, including selling 50/50 raffles. Canfield High School and Campbell Memorial High School students also volunteered helping vendors load and unload their cars and they offered to watch the vendors’ tables if they needed a break. The Boy Scouts volunteered to help clean up after the event.
The Junior Women’s League of Canfield provided pastries and coffee for the vendors, which was donated by Panera Bread and Marlowe’s Coffee, respectively. Giant Eagle also donated a gift card to the group.
Any vendors interested in next year’s Fall Market, set for Sept. 16, may call 330-502-5938 for pre-registration information. For Junior Women’s League of Canfield membership information, call 330-502-5938.