The holiday season is in mid-swing and the need for holiday gifts is fast-approaching. For those stuck in a gift-buying rut, Affirmations' Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar could be the solution. The weekend-long bazaar will feature 12 vendors, offering a variety of last-minute holiday gifts, such as art, jewelry, painting, knitting/crocheted items and pottery. The bazaar will be hosted by members of Affirmations' XTL (Cross the Line) Youth program, which focuses on career building for LGBTQ and Ally youth, over the course of 16 weeks.
The Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar will be held inside the Affirmations Community Center on Friday, Dec. 15, from 4-9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 16, from 1-6 p.m. The center is located at 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
Affirmations Hosts Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar
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