ARTS AND CRAFTS | Highland

Highland Parks and Recreation Department's winter arts and craft show with vendor fair is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30 at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Handmade items as well as products from direct sales will be available. Applications are available at highland.in.gov/parks.

FYI: (219) 838-0114

EVENING WITH SANTA | Dyer

Protsman Elementary will hold its Evening with Santa & Holiday Craft Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Protsman Elementary School, 1121 Harrison Ave. Bake sale, handmade gifts, candles, skin care, art, kitchen needs, embroideries, purses, party supplies, home decor, baskets, clothing, cook books, wooden signs, jewelry, florals, food items and more. Food (hotdogs, brats, polish, etc.) will be sold. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. for pictures costing $3 each. Free admission.

FYI: (219) 865-2665

HOLIDAY FAIR | Valparaiso

Alpha Sigma Lambda, VU's Alpha Tau chapter, invites you to convenient, one-stop shopping at their Holiday Fair at Valparaiso University, Union Great Hall, 1400 Chapel Dr., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Free admission. Featuring candles, chocolates/candy, corn hole games, gift baskets, health and beauty products, household items/foods, jewelry, leatherworks, oil paintings, ornaments, pet treats, purses, scrapbooking supplies, toys, woodworks, and much more. Proceeds provide scholarships for select VU non-traditional students. Vendors and crafters welcome.

FYI: (219) 464-5341 or suzanna.tudor@valpo.edu

MERRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR | Gary

St. Mary of the Lake parish hosts the bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 in Lessard Hall, behind the church at 6060 Miller Ave. There will be trinkets and treasures, plants and homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, grab bags, and Christmas decorations. Lunch, including sandwiches and homemade soups, will be served on both days. St. Mary's is also sponsoring a cash raffle with a top prize of $1000. Cost of raffle tickets is $5 and winners need not be present at the drawing on Dec. 7. See any parishioner for tickets, or buy them at the bazaar.

FYI: (219) 938-0913

22nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR | Munster

Munster Parks and Recreation will be hosting its 22nd annual fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec, 6 and 7 at Munster High School, 8808 Columbia Ave. This Fair will include over 112 exhibitors who will display their "one-of-a-kind" treasures. Fine art, candles, tole painting, gourds, jewelry, wood accessories, florals - wreaths, ornaments, decorated trees, photography, woodcarving, clothing, pet items, soaps and lotions, wall decor, and much more. Concessions will be available. Admission is free.

FYI: (219) 836-PARK

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND CRAFT SHOW | Lowell

Zeta Chi Chapter of Tri Kappa hosts its annual Santa Breakfast and Craft Show from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Lowell Middle School, 200 W. Oakley Ave. Crafters can still sign up by phone.

FYI: (219) 696-0711

MADE IN AMERICA | Merrillville

Lake County Public Library is seeking vendors for an event called Made in America: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the central library, 199 W. U.S. 30, Merrillville. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact the library for details. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Lake County Public Library.

FYI: (219) 769-3541, ext. 335 or webmastr@lakeco.lib.in.us

VENDORS WANTED | Valparaiso

Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is seeking vendors

and crafters for a Holiday Fair fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Student Union Great Hall, Valparaiso University. Booth space is $40 for 8 by 8-foot space.Proceeds go to fund scholarships for non-traditional students attending Valparaiso University.

FYI: (219) 462-0675

RON JACKSON'S 19TH MODEL RAILROAD SWAP & SELL MEET | Hobart

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Bridget Parish Center, 101 Center St. Admission is $3, children 12 and younger free. All proceeds go to the Hobart F.O.P. #121 Vest Fund. Tables may be reserved for $15 each. Set up time will be 8 a.m. Event will feature 50/50 cash raffle and be selling pop and sandwiches.

FYI: (219) 942-8940

ARTS AND CRAFTS | Lansing

Christmas Fantasy of Gifts Craft Show is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Lansing Christian School, 3660 Randolph St. There will be a variety of handmade crafts to choose from and doughnuts, ollie bollen and lunch will be available. Homemade cookie trays will be sold as a fundraiser for the Lansing Christian School Parents' Club.

FYI: Call (708) 474-1700

CRAFT FAIR | Porter

Yost PTO will hold its annual Yost Holiday Craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 100 Beam St. booth spaces are $30. call for a registration form or for more information.

FYI: (219) 476-5870

COOKIE WALK | Portage

First Presbyterian Church, 6225 Lute Road, Portage will hold its annual Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 13. There will be a large assortment of homemade cookies and candy for $6 a pound. There also will be nut rolls and pumpkin rolls.

FYI: (219) 762-4914

CRAFTERS WANTED | St. John

Crafters are being sought for the Lake Central Band Boosters' annual holiday craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Lake Central High School on U.S. 41. Nearly 2,000 visitors attended last year. Spaces are still available, but they are filling up fast. Applications are available on the band website at lcband.com/boosters/craftfair.html.

FYI: (219) 365-8551, ext.1640