COURTESY NATURALLY HAWAIIAN GALLERY & GIFTS Santa will be in Waimanalo Dec. 7 for the community's annual Christmas Party Sale at Naturally Hawaiian Gallery & Gifts.

Craft-fair season begins

Kidworthy crafts

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Star-Bulletin staff

Bet you thought we were being alarmists when we warned earlier this month that Christmas is around the corner. The season's roster of craft fairs makes the holidays seem more real. Get busy and be careful out there.

October

Discover Moiliili Festival Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Stadium Park, Moiliili.

St. George's Fall Rummage and Craft Sale: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, St. George's Episcopal Church, 511 Main St. Call 833-7053.

"Save Our Village" Arts and Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Hawaii Plantation Village, Waipahu. Call 677-0110.

"Bigger and Better" Gift and Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Mauka Lani Elementary School, 92-1300 Panana St., Makakilo. For more information, visit www.biggerandbetter.com.

Pacific Handcrafters Guild Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13, Thomas Square. Call 254-6788.

Waiau Elementary Family Fun and Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Waiau Elementary School, 98-450 Hookanike St., Pearl City.

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20, Kapiolani Park.

Hawaii Lupus Foundation Bazaar, Plant and Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20, McKinley High School cafeteria. Handmade crafts, locally grown plants, white-elephant booth, food and more. Call 538-1522.

"Bigger and Better" Gift and Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 to 25, Amfac Exhibition Hall. For information, visit www.biggerandbetter.com.

Newtown Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26, Newtown Recreation Center, 98-456 Kaahele St., Aiea.

Family Fun Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Leeward Community College. Craft sale, family entertainment, white-elephant sale and more. Call Janice Ito at 455-0416 or Karen Fujishima-Lee at 455-0255.

Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30, Campus Center, Windward Community College. Holiday crafts, silent auction, white elephant, plants and more. Call 235-7445.

COURTESY TEMARI CENTER FOR ASIAN AND PACIFIC ARTS Head to the McKinley High School Cafeteria for the best trash in town at TEMARI's annual "Trash & Treasure Craft Fair."

November

Season's Best Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Aliiolani Elementary School, Kaimuki.

Annual Country Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Wahiawa General Hospital, Thrift Shop and Gift Shop. Artwork, handcrafts, keepsakes and collectibles, and more. Call 621-4309.

Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Community Church of Honolulu, 2345 Nuuanu Ave., in the Stephen Mark Hall. Handmade gift items, baked goods and more. Call Helen or Ardis at 595-7541.

Craft Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Pearl City Hongwanji Mission, 858 2nd St. Handmade crafts, knitted and crocheted items, pickled vegetables, baked goods and more. Call 456-1663.

TEMARI's Trash and Treasure Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3, McKinley High School cafeteria. More than 60 invited craftsmen offer "the best trash in town," including beadwork, Hawaiian crafts, ceramics, rubber stamps, jewelry and more, with ono kaukau for shopping breaks. Call 735-1860.

Santa's Christmas Craft Fair: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, Heeia Elementary School, 46-202 Haiku Road. Call Sandy at 247-6106.

Crown Terrace Craft Fair: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 8, 46-169 Aeloa St., Kaneohe. Call Joe-Ann at 235-3619.

Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Pearlridge Elementary School. Call Sheila at 732-6182.

ABC Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Mililani High School, 95-1200 Meheula Parkway. Handcrafted items. Call Glenn Nitta at 627-7369.

Diamond Head Arts and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Kapiolani Community College, Diamond Head Campus. Call 733-7371.

Downtown Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13 to 15, Kendall Building, 888 Mililani St. (corner of Queen and Mililani streets). New exhibitors are featured each day. Call Ron Iwai at 543-0030.

Annual Holiday Boutique: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 16, 669 Mokapu Road, Kailua. Stained glass, gift items, jewelry, clothing and more. Call Mary at 254-3457 or Juliette at 737-8259.

Holiday Craft Sale: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17. Wood products, stained glass, beads, quilts, ceramics and more. Fort Shafter Arts and Crafts Building 339. Call 438-1071 or 438-1315.

Merrymakers Craft Fair: 3-8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16, 120 Kuupua St., Kailua. Gifts, holiday decor and food. Call Marilyn Myers at 262-4109.

Kaimuki High School Band Boosters Association: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16, 2705 Kaimuki Ave. Handcrafted and Christmas items and food booths. Call Sadie at 737-6481.

Ma'ema'e Craft Fair: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16, 319 Wyllie St. Unique craft and food items.

Winter Treasures Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Manoa School, 3155 Manoa Road. Call 595-6987.

Radford Craft and Fun Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Radford High School. Call Cliff at 421-4218.

The Original Holiday Faire: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Ballroom. Arts and crafts, plants, jewelry, specialty goods and more. Call 735-2186.

Winter Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee St. Food, clothing, woodwork and more. Call 676-5400.

December

Downtown Christmas Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, Topa Center (formerly Amfac Center) at Fort Street Mall between King and Queen streets. Handcrafted items, baked goods and more. Call Bernice Koike at 521-8941.

Annual Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 164 California Ave. Handmade crafts and holiday items, baked goods and Japanese food. Call the Rev. Komagata at 622-1429.

Christmas Party Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Natural Hawaiian Gallery and Gifts, 41-1025 Kalanianaole Hwy. Make raku pottery, get autographed art and books by Patrick Ching, or visit with Santa. Call 259-5354 or 259-5350.

Kahala Mini Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 4263 Kaimanahiula St., with handmade gift items, clothing and jewelry. Call Juliette at 737-8259.

Lanikai Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Lanikai Park on the corner of Aalapapa Drive and Kaiolena Drive. Call Patty LaForce at 263-1925.

ABC Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Mililani High School, 95-1200 Meheula Parkway. An array of handcrafted items. Call Glenn Nitta at 627-7369.

"Bigger and Better Craft Fair": 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Mauka Lani Elementary School, 92-1300 Panana St. Visit www.biggerandbetter.com.

Winter Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Thomas Square. Sponsored by the Pacific Handcrafters Guild.

"An Evening in Wapio": 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee St. Clothing, woodwork, jewelry, food. Visits with Santa and a silent auction will also be featured. Call 676-5400.

"Season's Best Craft Fair": 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Aliiolani Elementary School, corner of Waialae and 6th avenues. Call Linda at 683-6064.

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