Third Annual Mistletoe Mart Begins Friday
By ANASTASIA CONKLIN
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11/29/2006 - Bringing a mixture of the past and present, the third annual Mistletoe Mart returns.
‘‘The event is reminiscent of the way things were in the past,’’ said YWCA executive director, Beth Oakes. ‘‘This is something traditional, it was expected. It’s a way to connect the past to the future.’’
At 10 a.m. Friday morning, the third annual Mistletoe Mart will bring past traditions and future hope together, marrying them together to make their own holiday celebrations.
The Mistletoe Mart, made possible by the Young Women’s Christian Association, is a fund-raiser for the organization. All money raised during the event goes to the YWCA and benefit many programs for women and children.
‘‘This is one of our better fund-raisers,’’ said chairwoman, Cindy Young. ‘‘This helps bring in money to help programs and we are glad to see that it has returned.’’
Though the YWCA board tries to keep most things traditional about the Mistletoe Mart, many new things were added this year to bring in some new faces. This year, there will be more than 30 crafters and product vendors for people that wish for a different atmosphere for holiday shopping.
‘‘It’s a mixture of homemade and packaged items,’’ Mrs. Oakes said. ‘‘We invite the public to stop by, shop and have some holiday fun.’’
While shopping, there will be live holiday music, performed by local musicians. Sterling Pollaro will be on stage Saturday, singing Christmas songs in the style of Elvis. Steve Swanson will keep things more traditional by playing classic holiday songs on the piano.
The two-day event will also see an auction with prizes donated by many local businesses and individuals. Some of the prizes include day and evening passes to Chautauqua Institution, a floral arrangement from Garden of Eden, gift baskets from The Basket Company, gift certificates from Lucy-Desi Museum, Curves, Bob Evans and Farm Fresh Foods.
Another addition this year is the International Food Court, hosted by St. James Roman Catholic Church. Ethnic Italian, Polish and Spanish dishes will be offered. There will also be a cookie sale donated by YWCA board members and staff.
‘‘We’re here, we’re back and we’re bigger and better,’’ Mrs. Young said.
The Mistletoe Mart will be held 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the YWCA Building on the corner of Fourth Street and Main Street. Admission is $1 per adult and children under 12 are free. Tickets for the auction can be purchased at the mart for $1 each, $2 for three or $5 for ten. Winners do not need to be present for the drawing.
‘‘The event is reminiscent of the way things were in the past,’’ said YWCA executive director, Beth Oakes. ‘‘This is something traditional, it was expected. It’s a way to connect the past to the future.’’
At 10 a.m. Friday morning, the third annual Mistletoe Mart will bring past traditions and future hope together, marrying them together to make their own holiday celebrations.
The Mistletoe Mart, made possible by the Young Women’s Christian Association, is a fund-raiser for the organization. All money raised during the event goes to the YWCA and benefit many programs for women and children.
‘‘This is one of our better fund-raisers,’’ said chairwoman, Cindy Young. ‘‘This helps bring in money to help programs and we are glad to see that it has returned.’’
Though the YWCA board tries to keep most things traditional about the Mistletoe Mart, many new things were added this year to bring in some new faces. This year, there will be more than 30 crafters and product vendors for people that wish for a different atmosphere for holiday shopping.
‘‘It’s a mixture of homemade and packaged items,’’ Mrs. Oakes said. ‘‘We invite the public to stop by, shop and have some holiday fun.’’
While shopping, there will be live holiday music, performed by local musicians. Sterling Pollaro will be on stage Saturday, singing Christmas songs in the style of Elvis. Steve Swanson will keep things more traditional by playing classic holiday songs on the piano.
The two-day event will also see an auction with prizes donated by many local businesses and individuals. Some of the prizes include day and evening passes to Chautauqua Institution, a floral arrangement from Garden of Eden, gift baskets from The Basket Company, gift certificates from Lucy-Desi Museum, Curves, Bob Evans and Farm Fresh Foods.
Another addition this year is the International Food Court, hosted by St. James Roman Catholic Church. Ethnic Italian, Polish and Spanish dishes will be offered. There will also be a cookie sale donated by YWCA board members and staff.
‘‘We’re here, we’re back and we’re bigger and better,’’ Mrs. Young said.
The Mistletoe Mart will be held 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the YWCA Building on the corner of Fourth Street and Main Street. Admission is $1 per adult and children under 12 are free. Tickets for the auction can be purchased at the mart for $1 each, $2 for three or $5 for ten. Winners do not need to be present for the drawing.
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