As the Advent season approaches, Rhode Island Catholic offers its readers a weekly listings of bazaars hosted by local parishes.
Nov. 10 - 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Agatha Church, “Christmas Bazaar,” corner of Logee Street and Fairfield Avenue, Woonsocket, features 17 booths of merchandise. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. For more information, call 767-2950.
Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Parish, “Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair,” parish hall, 63 Church St., North Smithfield, includes crafts, raffles, gifts, food, games and more. 762-0946.
Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Blessed Pope John Paul II Parish, “Annual Christmas Bazaar,” St. Cecilia Parish Hall, 697 Central Ave., Pawtucket, with a special “Kids Bazaar” at St. Leo School. Includes crafts, raffles, penny social, book and tool sales and split the pot. The kitchen will be open each day. For more information, call 728-1061.
Nov. 17, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., St. James Parish, “Holiday Bazaar,” gymnasium, 33 Division St., Manville, includes handmade crafts, knitted and crocheted goods, games and toys, baked goods and homemade fudge, a penny social, a giant flea market and more. For more information, call 766-1558.
Nov. 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., St.?Anthony Church, Annual Christmas Bazaar, 10 Sunset Ave., West Warwick, will feature Portuguese food and beverages, baked goods, raffles, kids games and crafts, handmade evergreen wreaths and more. For more information, call 821-8342.
Nov. 17, Noon-4:30 p.m.; 6:15 -8 p.m., St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Relay for Life’s “Annual Raging Through the Ages Christmas Bazaar,” parish bazaar, 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston, includes baked goods, games, raffles, a silent auction, handcrafted items, vendors and a food concession. Proceeds benefit the parish food pantry and the American Cancer Society. The smaller-scale bazaar will continue after Sunday morning Masses. For more information, call 232-5600.
Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., St. Brigid Church, Annual Fall Bazaar, church hall, 1231 Plainfield St., featuring homemade pastries, wine corking, raffles, theme baskets, vendors, straw pull, food court and silent auction, as well as arts & crafts for the children. For more information, call 944-2232.
Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ the King Parish, “Holiday Bazaar,” 124 Legris Ave., West Warwick, includes crafts, raffles, a penny social, children’s activities, homemade candy and baked goods and more. The kitchen will serve meals and snacks both days. For more information, call 821-9228.
Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, “Annual Christmas Bazaar.” Event held in parish hall, 144 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, features crafts, jewelry, Christmas gifts and décor, gourmet baked goods, handmade wooden items. For more information, call 647-2255.
Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sts. John and Paul Parish, “55th Annual Snowflake Bazaar,” parish center, 341 So. Main St., Coventry, features a large holiday bake sale, raffles, pictures with Santa, children’s activities, handmade items, quilts and gifts, a penny social, gift baskets and much more. The kitchen will serve breakfast, lunch and snacks. For more information, call 821-5764.
Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mary School, “Annual Christmas Shopping Boutique,” St. Mary Parish Center, Vallone Road, Cranston, features vendors, crafters, raffles, a bake sale, children’s games and activities, and a large food court. For more information, call 944-4107.
Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Lucy Church, “Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair,” parish center, 909 West Main Road, Middletown, features crafts, vendors and more. For more information, call 847-6153.
Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, “Youth Group Christmas Bazaar,” parish hall, 69 Quincy Ave., Pawtucket, includes gifts, crafts, baked goods, food and more. For more information, call 722-9054.
