A guide to local arts and crafts shows. Submit your local events online at nwitimes.com/app/calendar/events and to Marge Kullerstrand at margaret.kullerstrand@nwi.com.

GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR | Schererville

The 2009 Annual Gift & Craft Boutique at Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, behind Home Depot, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Nov. 27. It will feature a variety of crafts including floral arrangements, decorated gourds, jewelry, bean bags, ceramics, candy, stained glass, doll clothes, candles, painted glass, and more. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while you holiday shop. Admission is free.

FYI: (219) 322-3011

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW | Hammond

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish is hosting an arts and crafts show from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Social Center and Assembly Hall, 7132 Arizona Ave. Food and desserts will be available for sale.

FYI: (219) 844-3438, ext. 233 or (219) 306-9671

23RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS | Munster

Celebrate the season at one of the region’s best holiday traditions sponsored by the Munster Parks and Recreations Department from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at Munster High School, 8808 Columbia Ave. Visit more than 115 juried arts and crafts booths to find just what you want for yourself or that special someone. You can choose from fine art, ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, soaps and lotions, woodwork, clothing, yard art, pet and doll clothes, lace tablecloths, tree skirts, gourds, ceramics and much more. Admission is FREE and concessions are available.

FYI: (219) 836-7275

GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR | Lansing

Vendors, home-based businesses and crafters are participatinmg in the Lansing Christian School Fantasy of Gifts Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 3660 Randolph St.

FYI: (708) 895-2407

CRAFT SALE | Burnham

Paul Price Memorial AMVETS Post 43 hosts a winter craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Post, 14032 Torrence Ave.

FYI: (708) 862-9540