Each year on the Monday before Thanksgiving, about 20 local crafters sell their homemade goods to benefit local charities in Shippensburg. Premier Events will be hosting the fifth annual Christmas for Causes on Monday, Nov. 24 from 6-9 p.m.
The event benefits local Shippensburg charities including the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation, Chris Campbell Memorial Scholarship, Episcopal Home, Reins of Rhythm, Friends of the Shippensburg Library, Shippensburg Produce and Outreach, the Local Gathering, The Harbor and more. Local crafters donate a portion or all of the profits to the charities.
Last year, Christmas for Causes raised more than $2,600 for local Shippensburg charities.
There are enough gifts to please even the pickiest person on the holiday shopping list. Homemade goods sold at the craft show include but are not limited to hand-made scarves, hats, paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood crafts — tastefully simple products and much more. For the sweet tooth on your list, baked goods including cookies, pumpkin logs and truffles are also available. During the shopping adventure, chances are anyone will stumble across a treasure that one cannot resist to buy for oneself.
In addition to the beautiful and tasty homemade items at the craft show, reasonably priced products are also offered, catering to tight budgets and college students. Premier Events will also have food stands to keep shoppers energized during their holiday shopping.
Christmas for Causes provides plenty of options for this year’s holiday gifts. Tis’ the season to give to all, whether it be to family, friends, oneself or local charities.
Christmas for Causes will be held at Premier Events, 429 E. Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA.
For more information about this event, please contact Marcie Taylor at 717-532-8922 or drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net.
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