Anchorage Daily News

Shoppers: The Daily News has invited Alaska crafters to submit pictures of their wares and a list of the bazaars where you can find them. See the gorgeous crafts of our local artisans: adn.com/photos/readersubmitted Crafters: Use the attached link to upload your photos and show off your crafts. Don't forget to tell us which fairs you plan to attend.

ANCHORAGE AREA

Oct. 16-19

Anchorage Senior Center Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1300 E. 19th Ave. Handcrafted items, crafts, jewelry, paintings, candles, photography, etc. Take home homemade fudge and bake sale items (straight from Grandma's Kitchen) made by the seniors. (258-7823 for vendor's prices; www.anchorage seniorcenter.org)

The Salvation Army Teddy Bear Tea and Auction, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Third Avenue and E Street. Adorable teddy bears dressed in themed categories are auctioned to benefit local Salvation Army programs. Bears are paired with wonderful auction items including artwork, Alaska adventures and more. Silent and live auction. Great family event. Admission, $18. (276-2515)

Bear Fair, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Goldenview Middle School, 15800 Goldenview Drive. At this 23rd annual event, shop for handcrafted gifts and decor from Alaska and the Lower 48 including sparkling stained- and hand-blown glass, durable carved wooden toys, charming doll clothes and accessories, warm woolen and fleece apparel for your family, leather goods and wooden household accessories, beautiful linens, home decor and holiday items ready for your gift giving. A children's carnival with face-painting and cotton candy is always a favorite. The Goldenview PTSA hosts a food court for hungry shoppers. Limited booth space available. Download an application at www.bearvalleycommunityassoc.org (345-0434)

Celebrate the Season, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, And Other Fancy Stuff, 621 W. Dimond Blvd. Join us in celebrating another season of giving. Enjoy spiced tea, good cheer and the aromas of the coming holiday season. A truly exceptional collection of distinctive and unusual gifts await shoppers in a friendly and festive atmosphere. (Laura Trimbo, andother fancystuff@hotmail.com; 770-1772)

Chugach Manor Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1281 E. 19th Ave., across from the Anchorage Senior Center. Shop for crafts, white elephant items at the rummage tables and cakes, cookies and fudge. (274-3510)

Chugiak High School Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 16525 Birchwood Loop Road, in the school cafeteria. This is a fundraiser for the cross-country team. Craft venders wanted. (622-6227, CHSxcbazaar@hotwire.net)

Crafter's Faire, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, 3031 LaTouche St. Look for dream catchers, willow furniture, holiday items, beadwork, stained glass, silk flowers, crafted cards, quilts, wall hangings and tree skirts. Fair organizers will serve pastries and coffee plus baked potatoes, hot dogs, pretzels with cheese and more. Don't miss the cookie walk. The winner chooses a tin and fills it with his or her favorite cookies. Space available for crafters, 8-foot table with two chairs, $40. (Claudette, 333-8219 or First Christian Church, 272-0615)

Downtown Co-Op, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 320 W. Fifth Ave., No. 142. See unique gifts and collectibles with something for everyone at this open house and sale. Cookies and door prizes. (277-5620)

Fly by Night Potters Fall Pottery Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Pacific University's Carr Gottstein Building, 4101 University Drive. Pottery by Paul Dungan, Toni Maury, Barbara Holman and Peter Brondz will be on view and for sale. Browse plates, cups, bowl, platters, vases, butter dishes and other useful objects of art by local artists. Free. (653-7272)

Rogers Park Elementary Craft Fair, 4-8 p.m. Friday, Rogers Park Elementary, 1400 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Come and enjoy an evening with local artists and crafters. More than 30 local vendors show fused glass, beaded jewelry, hand-spun yarns and Alaska floral art. There will also be fun classroom fundraisers, food and a silent auction. Vendor tables, $40. (345-3340, asdk12.org/schools/rogerspark/pages)

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 2901 E. Huffman Road. Holiday decorations, great gifts, art, jewelry, cloth pumpkins, table runners and place mats, angel tree toppers, ornaments, Halloween, fall and Christmas banners, halibut and salmon potholders, baked goods, jams and jellies available. Begin your day with a warm cinnamon roll and coffee. Hot dogs or a bowl of chili is available for lunch. Shop 40 quality vendors. A few tables are available at $45. Free admission. (Charlotte Jensen, 345-3197)

Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale, a Fair Trade event, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Crosspoint Community Church, 1920 W. Dimond Blvd., in the Burlington Coat Factory Mall, next to JoAnn Fabrics. Enjoy live music and refreshments while browsing the Fair Trade wares.

KENAI PENINSULA

Oct. 18

Christmas Boutique, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Court. This 29th annual event features 15 local artisans and crafts people. Shop for fabric crafts, pottery, jewelry, tole painting, decorations, cards, calenders, wooden toys, turned wooden bowls and wood items, stained glass, fused glass, knitted items, baskets and doll clothes. Free admission. (1-907-262-9170)

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