This weekend, the Waverly Community House will host its 33rd Annual Artisans’ Marketplace. What began as a small show in 1983, has evolved into an annual holiday tradition complete with new vendors and additions each year. Traditional fundraising events, such as the Artisans’ Marketplace have become anticipated gatherings serving to bring community members together in celebration of seasonal appreciation of the Waverly Community House. Proceeds from these benefits often go towards much loved programs at the Comm as well as general maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds. Thus, the Annual Artisans’ Marketplace remains a staple of the Comm’s goal to further its mission by providing the community with various programs and opportunities designed for educational, recreational, and cultural enhancement.

The Artisans’ Marketplace at the Waverly Community House is a public display of exhibitional materials from various vendors of all areas who sell items such as: fine art, pottery, glass works, jewelry, handmade soaps, food, home decor, and much more. The show takes place on the weekend before Thanksgiving with both Saturday and Sunday open for the public; lunch  is also usually catered and served in the Scout Room to make for an all day event. The very talented exhibitors, as well as the reasonably priced goods and festive atmosphere serve to create a very unique holiday shopping experience. This year, the show will have a new feature– a small works, juried exhibition titled Flora & Fauna, which will be held in the Comm’s South Wing; the works will also be displayed on the Comm’s website. Lunch this year will be served by Constantino’s Catering from 11:30-2pm each day of the show as well. As we end 2016, the Waverly Community House remains very grateful to all community members who attend events such as the Artisans’ Marketplace; we look forward to seeing you at the show.

For more information on this year’s show, please visit the Waverly Community House’s website or call: (570) 586-8191 extension 2.