You couldn't help but get in the holiday spirit at the South River High School PTSO's recent Holiday Craft Fair. From holiday ornaments, to jewelry and candles there was something for every shopper.

The event was one of the major fundraisers of the year for the school-based organization, and the fact that there were crafters lined throughout the cafeteria and front hallways was a good sign.

"We are pleased we had so many vendors this year," said PTO President and event coordinator Sherrie Rossbach. "We really appreciate their support."

There was also a silent auction where registered attendees could bid on a variety of items from local businesses as well as the craft fair vendors' donations.

Stacy Bolin of Ukandu Crafts was selling her beautiful holiday ornaments that day. "This is my 11th year at this event," she said. "My first show was here. I was so excited because I sold out of everything."

To view a photo, click on the thumbnail. All photos by Laura Tayman for Suburban Scene.



Captions

Row 1
a)  Supporters of the Autism Project in southern AA County were on hand at the fair to provide attendees with information on their many activities and support groups that help students and families touched by autism.
b)  Ruth Parker shows off one of her baby socks bouquets at the fair. She started the business after making one for a baby shower and getting a very enthusiastic response.
c)  Mark Klawson and Shannon Havens provide a customer with information on their Scentsy products.
d)  Rachel Rossbach, Emily McFarland, and Rachel Infantino manned the all important baked goods and coffee table.

Row 2
a)  Logan Strack and Alexis Donohue make crafts with the help of volunteers Kevin Larimore and Emily Rossbach.
b)  Taylor Heider provides a facepainting design service to youngTyreae Russell.
c)  Cynthia McGivera of the Sassy Seamstress is surrounded by interested customers.
d)  Kenya Russell provides a tasty sample of just one of her Jar Kreations - a meal in a jar - to a potential buyer. She started the business after her grandmother taught her how to make them on her Virginia farm.

Row 3
a)  Stacy Bolin of Ukandu Creations has attended the SRHS Craft Fair multiple times with great success.
b)  Items for the silent auction line a wall in the school cafeteria.
c)  Diane Vreeland of Girlie Girl Fashons shows off her popcorn shirt to an interested buyer.