Peggy Hall of Port Angeles looks at displays of handmade Christmas crafts and gifts at the 2012 Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Peggy Hall of Port Angeles looks at displays of handmade Christmas crafts and gifts at the 2012 Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Holiday bazaars usher in spirit of Christmas

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 8.

Holiday bazaars, which began right after Halloween this year, continue this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Stocking stuffers and other Christmas gifts, visits with Santa and a variety of entertainment are offered.

Here is a list:

PORT ANGELES

Christmas Cottage

PORT ANGELES — The Original Christmas Cottage, featuring handcrafted items from contributing artists, is planned for today through Sunday.

The show will feature between 20 and 30 artisans at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St.

Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Santa will visit from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Angelic Festival

PORT ANGELES — The Queen of Angels Angelic Festival will be held in the Queen of Angels Gym, 209 W. 11th St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days, with the festival’s “Famous Reubens” making a return.

Visitors will find toys, a general store, white elephant items, religious articles, Nativities and more.

Photos with Santa will be offered for $10 on Saturday.

Christmas bazaar

PORT ANGELES — St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s Christmas Bazaar will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Gifts, ornaments, baked goods and more will be available at the church at 132 E. 13th St.

Pictures with Santa

PORT ANGELES — A pictures-with-Santa benefit, with proceeds going to the Port Angeles Relay For Life, is planned Sunday.

The event will be at The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Recommended donation is $6.

Organizers said the photos will be ready in time to order Christmas cards.

If a pet is in the picture, proceeds will go to Bark For Life Port Angeles.

Holiday Bazaar

PORT ANGELES — First Baptist Church, 105 W. Sixth St., will hold a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday.

The bazaar includes holiday gifts and decor, cookies and candies, stocking stuffers, baked goods and jams, a gift basket raffle and a plant sale.

Lunch including homemade soups, sandwiches, fruit pies, hot coffee, tea and cider will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

AGNEW

Agnew bazaar

AGNEW — The annual Agnew Helpful Neighbors Holiday Bazaar is set for the Helpful Neighbors Club, 1241 N. Barr Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The annual event features a variety of crafts, gifts and handmade items.

Homemade lunch items including beef stew, pies, salads and sandwiches will be sold.

Proceeds go toward scholarships.

SEQUIM

Holiday bazaar

SEQUIM — The sixth annual A Touch of Holiday Bazaar will be held at the Sequim Masonic Lodge, 700 S. Fifth Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Craft items, gifts and baked goods will be available for sale.

Lunch will be available for purchase.

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