Holiday Bazaars

Community Faire--Dec. 5 at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 S.W. Normandy Road. 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Featuring arts and crafts, holiday bakery, Celtic Cafe, dance performances. Proceeds benefit John Knox Community Preschool.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale--Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3p.m. 18511 Normandy Terrace S.W. Lots of handmade gifts, jewelry, ornaments, baby gifts, cards, hand blown glass, holiday decor and much more!

Normandy Park Community Club Holiday Bazaar--Dec. 5. Normandy Park Cove, 1500 S.W. Shorebrook Dr. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to the public. No admission charge. 40 local artists and craft persons will have handcrafted gifts for sale. For info 206-242-3778.

St Elizabeth Episcopal Church--Christmas bazaar Dec. 5, 9-3 p.m. 1005 S.W. 152nd St. Great bake sale, coffee bar, collectibles and treasures attic, craft tables, beautiful queen-size quilt raffle. Luncheon served, 11:30-2 p.m.

Tyee Holiday Bazaar--Jump start your holiday shopping from 120+ booths of handmade and commercial products. Get your Christmas tree, pictures with Santa, kids activity center, breakfast, lunch and espresso stand. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tyee Educational Complex, 4424 S. 188th St. For info 206-433-2128.

White Center Library Guild--Annual holiday bazaar and bake sale. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children can enjoy "Charlie's Crazy Christmas Show" at 2 p.m. This event is free. 11220 16th Ave. S.W. For info 206-243-0233.

December 5

2009 Arts and Drafts Fair-- John F. Kennedy High School, 140 S. 140th St. 9-4 p.m. Many talented arts and crafts vendors, bake sale, delicious food, espresso, smoothies and holiday gifts. Free admission.

Holiday Pottery Sale--Moshier Art Center, 430 S 156th. Twice a year potters gather to sell their handmade wares. Come to this amazing sale to find hundreds of items such as mugs, bowls, serving dishes, casseroles, garden art, jewelry, holiday items and more! Come early for the best selection. Cash or checks accepted.

December 6

Open House Fundraiser--Camp Waskowitz will be holding a fundraiser in cooperations with sponsoring North Bend Christmas Tree Farms and the Puget Sound Youth Foundations form 12-2:30 p.m. Come and make holiday nature craft items, have you picture taken with "Smokey the Santa"

December 8

Holiday Open House--Highline's Marine Science and Technology Center, 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Visitors can check out the centers aquarium and aquatic life while awaiting the arrival of the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. Free event. www.highline.edu/mast/

December 9

Toastmasters Jetsetters Club Open House--See how Toastmasters can benifit you by improving your speaking, listening, thinking and leadership skills. 12-1 p.m. 18000 International Boulevard S. 7th floor. Snacks provided. For info 206-439-5666.

December 11

December Membership Luncheon and Holiday Celebration---Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Rainier Golf & Country Club, 11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr. S. $20 pre-paid by noon 12/10, $25 at the door. Featuring the festive sounds of the Seattle Christian Vision Ensemble Choir. Please bring non-perishable food items. RSVP to the Chamber 206-575-1633.

December 12

Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar--Marine View Law & Escrow is offering a free seminar about consumer bankruptcy, specifically Chapter 7. 12 p.m. at the Des Moines Public Library. Please RSVP 206-878-8777.

Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Normandy Christian Church, 6-8:30 p.m. For directions www.normandychristian.org or 206-878-4740.

Free Community Meal--Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave. S. 5-7 p.m. For info 206-878-8301 or www.desmoinesumc.org.

December 13

Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Normandy Christian Church, 6-8:30 p.m. For directions www.normandychristian.org or 206-878-4740.

December 16

December Networking Breakfast---Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, 7-9 a.m. Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 S. 176th St. $17 pre-paid by noon 12/15, $20 at the door. RSVP to the Chamber 206-575-1633.

Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Normandy Christian Church, 6:30-9 p.m. For directions www.normandychristian.org or 206-878-4740.

December 17

Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Normandy Christian Church, 6:30-9 p.m. For directions www.normandychristian.org or 206-878-4740.

December 18

Drive Thru Christmas Story--While driving through the church parking lot, your family will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, donkeys, sheep, goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Free admission. Normandy Christian Church, 6:30-9 p.m. For directions www.normandychristian.org or 206-878-4740.