Kiwanis Club plans Holiday Market and Bake Sale
Those who love the sights, sounds, scents and general atmosphere of the holidays will want to visit the second annual Holiday Market & Bake Sale, held by the Kiwanis Club of Scripps Ranch. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School, 11778 Cypress Canyon Road.
There is no admission fee for shoppers, but donations to the club will be accepted.
The wide array of handmade items from scheduled vendors so far includes jewelry, baskets, pet items, woodworking, candles, quilts, children’s clothes and soaps. All the items are made by the vendors.
A bake sale offering delicious holiday treats made by the Kiwanis Club members will be one of the highlights of the event.
There will also be a raffle for a basket containing various items made by the participating vendors.
The mission statement of Kiwanis is to “improve the world by making a lasting difference in the lives of children and empowering communities.” The proceeds from the Holiday Market & Bake Sale will go into the Kiwanis Club of Scripps Ranch funds that are donated to regularly benefit children in the San Diego community.
For instance, the club has built 12 small, free libraries that are located all around San Diego. Most are in underserved communities. The Kiwanis Club of Scripps Ranch stocks these libraries year round primarily with children’s books.
The club also sponsors a “Student of the Month” program that recognizes fifth graders in Scripps Ranch, as nominated by their teachers.
The Kiwanis Club of Scripps Ranch is relatively young. Last year, club members decided to hold annual events that the Scripps Ranch community could depend on so the club could gain recognition as well as raise funds for its community service projects. In addition to the Holiday Market, the club held its second Rummage & Bake Sale last spring.
Contact Sue Lloyd for more information: suelloyd7@gmail.com.