Geneva Women's Club will host 48th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Market Nov. 12
The Geneva Women's Club will host its 48th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Market on Sunday, Nov. 12. More than 130 artists and crafters will be offering original ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, glasswork and so much more. All proceeds will benefit Fox Valley charities.
“After a three-year hiatus, we are thrilled to be back at Geneva High School with the arts & crafts market that this community knows and looks forward to every year, “ said Lisa Safran and Rita Berger, co-chairs of the event. “It is so exciting to be fundraising to support our charities. Please come see us and wander through a display of 132 wonderful booths while doing your holiday shopping. Delicious, home baked holiday desserts, raffles and food trucks will also be available.”
The Geneva Women's Club is a nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, children and families in the Fox Valley.
The club supports eight charities including CASA Kane County, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, Mutual Ground, Lazarus House, TriCity Family Services, Tri City Health Partnership, Fox Valley Hands of Hope, and families in need at Geneva District 304.
• CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates Kane County is a volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court System.
• Fox Valley Hands of Hope provides support to people with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, as well as their families, support groups, adult bereavement services and child, young-adult bereavement services.
• Lazarus House is an emergency shelter and the only transitional-housing program in the greater Tri-Cities area. They help individuals become self-sufficient by offering food, clothing, transitional housing, health services, education and work preparation.
• Mutual Ground Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and their families. All services are victim-centered and focus on advocacy that empowers everyone to make her/his decisions.
• TriCity Family Services provides quality, affordable counseling, early intervention, prevention, and crisis services that promote sound mental health and effective family functioning. TriCity Family Services champions excellence, honesty, hope, personal responsibility, and respect for others.
• Tri City Health Partnership provides dental and healthcare services for low-income residents of central Kane County who are uninsured or do not have Medicare or Medicaid/Public Aid. They are staffed by dedicated physicians, and local healthcare professionals, who volunteer their time.
• LivingWell Cancer Resource Center provides comfort and community to anyone experiencing the effects of cancer. Programs include support groups, educational workshops and nutrition, art and exercise classes.
• Geneva Women's Club provides support for students in need throughout Geneva District 304. Numerous academic and vocational scholarships are awarded annually to graduating Geneva High School seniors.
What gift says love more than a uniquely crafted, handmade item?
Arts and crafts such as a knitted sweater, quilted blanket, homemade cookies all make the holiday season glow with heartfelt delight.
At the same time, shoppers know that they are helping others through their purchases.
This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave. Admission is $5 and kids of all ages are free.
For more information, visit genevawomensclub.org, or www.facebook.com/genevawc/.