The Women of Calvary has a new name:
in an effort to attract all members of our Calvary family to feel that they can join in our activities (most notably the Bazaar)
The annual event will feature special gifts for all – jewelry and collectables, baked goods, fine linens, boutique items, holiday flowers, attic treasures, antiques and a Silent Auction.
The Bazaar will be sponsored this fall by the Calvary Community, an organization for all members of the church. Volunteers and donations are needed for this worthy cause, which annually brings in more than $20,000 for local agencies that support women and children. To sign up to volunteer, contact the committee chairperson listed for each area of the Bazaar.
All donations should be packed in boxes labeled with the name of the area for which they are intended. Donations should be clean, in good condition and properly working. Further details for when and how to bring in donations will be announced in the fall.
Please check out the list below to see how you can help out!
Café Table – Needs donations of simple treats and light refreshments to serve Bazaar attendees on November 16. Someone is needed to help set up and serve treats on Bazaar day. Please contact Madison Stellfox at madison.stellfox@gmail.com.
Nature’s Gifts – Offers holiday flower bulbs (potted Amaryllis bulbs that will bloom in time for the holidays and Paperwhites in glass containers/or take home paper bags of bulbs to plant later) and a few indoor plants. Please consider volunteering your time for Bazaar set-up on Friday, Saturday (1 or 3 hour shifts) or Sunday (1/2 hour after services). Please contact Michele Bender (mbbender@ gmail.com) or Anoo Verghis (apverghis@gmail.com.
Attic Treasures – Requests donations of clean, gently-used items such as china, knick-knacks, glassware, small appliances, sports equipment and small furniture. Gently- used and complete children’s games and toys are also welcome. Please mark packages for Attic Treasures (and pack carefully, thank you). Volunteers are needed to set up the week before, and/or help on the day of the bazaar, and/or help clean up on Sunday. Please contact Joan Dytman (joandytman@gmail.com), George Knight (george.knight2@verizon.net), and/or Mary Jane Bent maryjanebent@gmail.com).
Baked Goods – If you like to bake and want to share a favorite recipe, consider making your specialty for the table. Breads, coffee cakes, regular cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, pies, novelty items are all welcome. Please contact Lucy Weingartner at weingartner20@gmail.com.
Silent Auction – Chairwoman Sandy Ekstrom seeks tickets to sporting events, theater, opera, ballet, symphony etc.; hand-created gift baskets or donations of decorative arts or free passes to stay at your vacation home. Contact is sandyeks@verizon.net or 412.721.9764 or Blythe at blythe.burgan.davis@gmail.com or 412.963.7924.
Handmade Table – Welcomes a variety of handmade gifts. Past popular items include fingerless gloves, scarves and hat, Steeler items, sachets, children’s sweaters, Cabbage Patch dolls and stuffed animals. Any handmade gifts from your skills and interests are welcome. Contact is Nancy Carpenter ngcarpenter@hotmail.com.
Linens Table – Seeks donations of vintage as well as new tablecloths, placemats, dresser and table runners, dish towels and cloths, hankies, doilies, coasters, bed linens. All linens should be in good condition. Hand-embroidered items and unique contributions are always welcome. Contact Margie Muldoon margiemuldoon@msn.com.
The New to You Room – Features an eclectic collection of new and gently used merchandise: china, glassware, kitchen items, artwork, home decor, etc. Volunteers are needed to unpack and stage the Evans Room the week before the Bazaar. Contact Kathy Ayres at 412.404.8921 or kayres@chatham.edu or Bonnie Weiss (Janekeenanweiss@gmail.com).
The Gourmet Table – Seeks donations of homemade preserves, sauces, candy, dips, mixes, and frozen items. Please package items securely in containers or wrapping. For preserves and sauces, please use 8 oz jars when possible. Please contact Leigh Gallagher at leighfranksgallagher@gmail.com or Maria Burgwin at maria.burgwin@gmail.com.
Boutique – Looking for donations of scarves, purses, wallets, belts, gloves, hats and ties. Contact Laura Marchl at 412.363.2167 or laura.marchl@yahoo.com, or Tracy Morris at 412.715.8851 or tlmorris56@yahoo.com.
Jewelry – The table is looking for quality jewelry. Personal stories behind jewelry donations are appreciated by customers. Table contact is Liz Exler at elizabethexl@msn.com.
Luncheon – We are looking for line cooks and other helpers to prepare and serve lunch during the Bazaar. This year the menu features a famous grilled Pittsburgh mushroom or three cheese sandwich with a cup of vegetable soup, cookie or fruit, and a glass of freshly brewed iced tea. Delicious! Contact Martha Reed at reedme36@gmail.com to volunteer!
