We’re all about local. So, as Christmas approaches, please support your creative neighbors by buying their wares. These November holiday events make shopping fun again:
- The Peace Center’s Alternative Holiday Sale – Personal businesses, nonprofit groups and fair trade cooperatives offering crafts, clothing, soaps, candles, photographs and more. Hot lunch, warm drinks and snacks available.
- Saturday, November 14 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Unitarian Universalist Church Building, 855 Grove Street, Road, East Lansing
- Saturday, November 14 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- 35th Annual Mason Christmas Craft Sale – From soaps, dried flowers, antiques to wood crafts and gifts.
- Thursday, November 12 (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Friday, November 13 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Saturday, November 14 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- 15 homes around Mason – Pick up a map from an area merchant
- The Potter’s Guild – Hundreds of hand-crafted pots to choose from.
- Thursday, November 12 (5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Friday, November 13 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Saturday, November 14 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbott, Road, East Lansing
- 27th Annual Holt Village Sampler – From candles and soaps to Christmas ornaments and quilts.
- Thursday, November 19 (Noon – 9 p.m.)
- Friday, November 20 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Saturday, November 21 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- 17 locations around Holt – visit the website for a full listing
Hey folks – don’t forget to visit the Lansing City Market this holiday season. We not only have fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, milk and cheeses, we have chocolates, popcorn, fresh fish and gifts galore including locally grown yarn and wool products from Mason’s own Happy Goat Lucky Ewe Fiber Farm! http://www.happygoatluckyewe.com
Bridget is my neighbor, and I can assure you those goats (and sheep) are happy. And the yarn that comes from them is gorgeous. I also bought some environmentally friendly cleaning supplies at the City Market a few weeks ago that rank among the best I have used. I also like the Jamaican jerk and curry powders – they are listed for use on meat, but they make a great addition to my vegetarian dishes. Buy local.