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It’s that time of year again

The 5th annual Holiday Craft Fair and dinner in support of the Point Roberts Food Bank is set to go December 1 at the community center. The event, produced by Samantha Scholefield and her organizing committee – many of them members of Point Roberts’ famed Red Hat Society – will showcase local crafters, artisans, growers, musicians and singers and has become an essential holiday tradition on the Point.

“This is an event that brings the best out in our community in more ways than one” says Samantha Scholefield whose group raised over $2,500 for the food bank last year.

The craft fair will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature handmade items from a range of local artists and artisans. Among the many talented local members of the community who will be on hand, Joyce Kiniski will be displaying her beautiful handcrafted soaps while Julie Iddon will have sure-to-please bears and bunnies crafted from recycled fur. Heidi Baxter will return again this year with some exquisite glass bead items. The Cottage Pantry owners Deb Brett and Peg Keenleyside will be showcasing an abundance of preserved and baked goods including jams, jellies and holiday fare. There will also be gift cards, beach rock jewelry, knitted goods and locally made holiday wreaths for sale. Kids can also visit with Santa. Admission is by donation to the food bank.

The Christmas themed dinner follows the all-day fair with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the community center. Tickets are $20 (US) and can be booked by calling Julie Iddon at 945-1998. This event always sells out so interested folks are encouraged to reserve early. Many crafters will have their tables open before the dinner for browsing and gift buying. As a special addition to this year’s dinner event, an ornament competition for Point Roberts school children will be held. The winner – to be judged by the organizing committee – will receive a gift from Toys & Tech of Tsawwassen.