Holiday craft season kicks off Saturday

Staff Reports

The Closet Crafters' craft sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Jewelry, holiday decorations and ornaments, purses, knitted and crocheted items. Peanut brittle, applesauce, English toffee, candy and baked goods. Raffle drawings and gently used gift items. Information, 782-3711.

Topaz Sagehens 27th annual Fall Boutique is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Way, off Highway 208 in Wellington. The event features local artisans and crafters, specialty item drawing and raffle prizes, bake sale, items, homemade candies and salsa. Lunch is chili dogs and hot dogs, soft drink, coffee and treats. Boutique benefits local charities, civic organizations and Douglas High School scholarships. Information, 266-4013.

Carson Valley United Methodist Women holiday craft fair is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Holiday decorations, jewelry, gently used treasures, flower bulbs and pecan caramel cinnamon rolls. Photos with Santa, 10 a.m. to noon. Face painting, free baby-sitting, choir caroling, silent auction and raffles. Chili lunch is $5 at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children's hot dog lunch, $2. Information, 782-4600.