Merry Marketplace: Holiday Bazaar

St. George’s Merry Marketplace, this year’s holiday bazaar, will be held Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Maplewood. The Marketplace is a wonderful opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Treasures and treats will available from 13 vendors. New attractions for this year’s holiday bazaar include: Kids Zone: Featuring items priced for young pocket books. Only children up to the age of 12 may shop. There will be an area for wrapping and decorating packages, plus crafts-making, face painting, storytelling, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. From the Hands of St. Georgians: A variety of items made by St. Georgians will be offered, including honey, plants, baked goods, knitted and sewn items, Christmas decorations and other decorative items. The Cookie Jar: Delicious cookies baked by St. Georgians. Customers will purchase a box to fill with a cookie assortment of their choosing. Gluten-free treats will also be available. Kids Zone: Featuring items priced for young pocket books. Only children up to the age of 12 may shop. There will be an area for wrapping and decorating packages, plus crafts-making, face painting, storytelling, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. From the Hands of St. Georgians: A variety of items made by St. Georgians will be offered, including honey, plants, baked goods, knitted and sewn items, Christmas decorations and other decorative items. The Cookie Jar: Delicious cookies baked by St. Georgians. Customers will purchase a box to fill with a cookie assortment of their choosing. Gluten-free treats will also be available. Participating vendors to include: Gregory Benjamin -- award-winning preserves and marmalade Remy’s Gems – hand crafted jewelry and accessories for women and children Made with Clay -- hand-thrown stoneware and jewelry Sweet Nothings – assorted confections and chocolates, hostess gifts and stocking stuffers Arnge – colorful pillows, all made in New Jersey JoJo’s Bags and Things -- new and vintage handbags, jewelry and accessories Liz Casciano -- hand knit accessories for everyone Sarah-Kate’s Fabulous Flags – festive flag banners Jane’s Christmas stockings Admission is free.