Following is a list of bazaars/dinners planned as fundraisers by various Quad-City area churches, schools and other nonprofit groups.
Beginning next Sunday and continuing weekly through the bazaar season, you'll find a listing for the upcoming week in this section.
If your organization isn't listed and you'd like it to be, there's still time. Just follow the directions at right. Your event will be printed in the week in which it will be held.
SEPTEMBER
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Sept. 13 and 20, 1 to 5 p.m.
Sept. 17-19, 5 to 9 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theater, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This before-the-show shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. There are more shopping hours throughout the holiday season. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater. Free.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
Sacred Heart Church: Chicken Dinner/annual Fall Festival
Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Oxford Junction (Iowa) Legionnaire Ballroom, Oxford Junction. Bake sale, crafts, Country Store, silent auction, games for all ages and a polka Mass performed by local talent at 10 a.m. at the church. Dinner, kolaches, deep-fried chicken and dressing with all the trimmings. Adults/all carryout, $8; children ages 5-10years, $4; free for preschool.
First Christian Church: Grandma's House annual Fall Bazaar
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: First Christian Church, 3501 7th St., East Moline. Hand-crafted items including baby afghans, crib quilts, hand towels, wood items, bake sale, ready-to-bake frozen apple pies and the attic room. Luncheon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., barbecues, hotdogs, vegetable beef soup, pies, cakes.
Contact: (309) 755-2970
Neighborhood Rummage Extravaganza
Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: High Point Commons Business Park, 2715 W. 63rd St., Davenport. This neighborhood rummage sale will be sponsored by area businesses with proceeds to Dressed for Success. Rain date: Saturday, Oct. 3.
Contact: (563) 445-2115
St. Joseph's Church: 22nd annual Parish Festival
Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: St. Joseph's Church, 250 S. Faith St., Preston, Iowa. Featuring Mass at 10 a.m., music by the New Spirit Band and St. Joe's Youth Band, raffles, quilt raffle, bingo, Country Store, bake sale and children's games. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalmes' chicken and ham dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dressing, large salad bar, desserts. Adults, $8; kids ages 6-12 years, $4; children ages 5 years and younger are free.
Contact: (563) 689-6385
OCTOBER
New Era Lutheran Church: Ye Olde Country Store
Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Details: New Era Lutheran Church, 3455 New Era Road, Muscatine, Iowa. Arts, crafts, raffle, quilt. Lunch served. Noodle dinners and ala carte items.
Contact: (563) 263-8648
Spring Village: annual Bazaar/Rummage Sale/Bake Sale
Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: Spring Village Apartments, 3320 Spring St., Davenport. Handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, rummage and white elephant items. Lunch, sloppy joes, coffee, tea and dessert. Proceeds to the Spring Village Tenants' Association.
Illinois City United Methodist Church: Fall Harvest Dinner and Bazaar
Oct. 14, 3 to 7 p.m.
Details: Illinois City United Methodist Church, 12507 238 St. A Country Store with homemade noodles and other items. Dinner, chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, gravy, lima beans, salads, pies. Adults, $8.50; children, $3.50, carry-outs available.
St. Mark Lutheran Church: Rummage Sale/Bazaar/ Bake Sale
Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Furniture, clothing, books, kitchen items, handcrafted items, baked goods, miscellaneous treasures. Proceeds go to the seminary fund.
Contact: (563) 322-5318
Chancy Lutheran Church: Bazaar and Luncheon
Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Chancy Lutheran Church, 2315 Wallace, Clinton, Iowa. Quilts, baked goods, crafts. Luncheon, sandwich, salad, dessert. Adults, $5; children 5 years and younger, $1.50.
St. John's United Methodist Church: Taste of Autumn Bazaar
Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: St. John's United Methodist Church, 109 E. 14th St., Davenport. Baked goods, homemade noodles, candy, jams, jellies, pickles, seasonal crafts and decorations, used books, collectibles. Also, lunch and a program at noon, $10.
Union Presbyterian Church: Bazaar
Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Union Presbyterian Church, 401 Main St., Lost Nation, Iowa. Country Store with arts, crafts, garden produce (apples, pumpkins, bittersweet, Indian corn, hedge apples, house plants). There also will be baked goods including pies, cakes, cookies, breads, jams/jellies, pickles, candies and snack mixes. Luncheon, 11 a.m., creamed chicken or maid rites on a bun, gelatin salads, homemade pies. Adults, $6; children 10 years and younger, $4. Proceeds go to mission projects.
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This pizza/pop lunch hour shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and much more. There are more shopping hours throughout the holiday season. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
Davenport West High School: Fall Craft Show
Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Davenport West High School, 3505 W. Locust St., Davenport. Linens, floral arrangements, candles, lotions, soaps, handcrafted wood, jewelry, American Girl doll clothes, seasonal items and handcrafts. There also will be a bake sale and luncheon. Proceeds benefit the school's vocal music department.
Contact: (563) 381-8034
First Presbyterian Church of Wilton (Iowa): Harvest Home Bazaar
Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: First Presbyterian Church, 213 W. 5th St., Wilton. Quilts, tea towels, noodles, crafts, fresh produce, bake sale. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., soup, sandwiches, desserts.
Contact: (563) 732-2258
NOVEMBER
Genesis Medical Center (East Campus) Auxiliary: Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 6, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details: Genesis Medical Center, 1227 E. Rusholme St., Davenport. Unique holiday and gift items and bake sale. Items include handmade baby quilts, baby bibs, holiday aprons, kitchen towels.
Genesis Medical Center (West Campus) Auxiliary: Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 6, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details: Genesis Medical Center, 1401 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. Unique holiday and gift items and bake sale. Items include handmade baby quilts, baby bibs, holiday aprons, kitchen towels.
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Nov. 6-7 and 13-14, 6 to 9 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This before-the-show shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
All Saints Catholic School and Holy Family Church: annual Christmas Bazaar
Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details: All Saints Catholic School, 1926 N. Marquette St., Davenport. Personalized ornaments, crafts, "Once Again Treasures" table, raffle, handmade gifts for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Breakfast, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: (563) 324-3205
Community of Christ Church: Christmas Village Bazaar and Luncheon
Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: Community of Christ, 2607 Bidwell Road, Muscatine, Iowa. Gift baskets, crafts, cookie walk, baked goods, homemade noodles, candies, pies, breads. Luncheon includes soup choices, hot sandwiches, chicken and noodles, desserts. Eat in or carryout.
Faith United Church of Christ: Holiday Happenings Bazaar
Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: Faith United Church of Christ, 1630 W. 38th St., Davenport. Christmas crafts, cookies by the pound, Bake Shoppe and Attic Shop. Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., and lunch buffet, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: (563) 386-2254
Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library: Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Handmade items and products including seasonal items, jewelry, scrapbooking materials, woodcrafts, specialty clothing items, cross-stitch, embroidered, quilted, crocheted and knitted items, packaged homemade candies, cookies and popcorn, edible mixes, doll clothes and accessories, bath and beauty products, handmade cards and porcelain china painting.
Contact: (563) 344-4175
Our Lady of Victory Church: Christmas Carousel Bazaar
Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Our Lady of Victory Church/John F. Kennedy School, 4105 N. Division St., Davenport. Homemade holiday crafts, Christmas ornaments, baskets, linens, pictures, florals, doll clothes, wooden toys, bake shop, candy shop. Raffle items include an American Girl doll. Breakfast, bagels, homemade rolls, doughnuts, coffee. Luncheon, homemade broccoli soup, vegetable soup, chicken salad croissants, hotdogs, pumpkin bars and pumpkin pie.
Contact: (563) 391-0716
Playcrafters Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Nov. 8, 4 to 6 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. A before-the-show shopping experience with gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
United Methodist Church of Wilton (Iowa): Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Details: United Methodist Church, 1401 Maurer St., Wilton. Craft and gift shop, candy shop, bake sale, homemade noodles. Luncheon, chicken noodle soup, chili, hot chicken sandwiches, sloppy Joes, salads, dessert.
6th annual Heaven Sent Bazaar
Nov. 13, 5-9 p.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to noon
Details: Calvary Methodist Church, 100 E. James St., Walcott, Iowa. Frozen food, Christmas florals, wreaths, wall decorations, scrapbooking gifts, jewelry, handmade scarves, stocking stuffers. There also will be a soup supper.
First Christian Church: Harvest Dinner and Bazaar
Nov. 13, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Details: First Christian Church, 510 E. 15th St., Davenport. Seasonal crafts, attic treasures, canned and baked items, candies. Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., turkey with all the trimmings served family-style, adults, $8; children 10 years and younger, $4. Reservations required.
Contact: 563) 322-0920
Davenport Eagles Club: Bazaar and Bake Sale
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4401 W. Locust St., Davenport. Homemade baked goods, hand-crafted and handmade items including blankets, candles, jewelry, gourds, purses, yard lights. Breakfast, breakfast casserole. Lunch, soup and sandwiches. Proceeds from the bake sale will go to the Auxiliary and the proceeds from the bazaar go to the cancer charity.
Contact: (563) 340-6066
Grace Lutheran Church: Graceful Harvest
Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Grace Lutheran Church, 415 10th St., DeWitt, Iowa. Country Store including jams/jellies, pickles, homemade breads, other baked goods. Also, crafts, a cookie walk, greeting cards, napkins. Luncheon, 11 a.m., hot chicken salad casserole, salad bar, homemade rolls, pies.
Contact: (563) 659-9216
Island United Methodist Church: Fall Festival
Nov. 14, 10 a.m.
Details: Island United Methodist Church, 2598 Stewart Road, Muscatine, Iowa. Holiday room, country store with homemade baked goods and the newly published church cookbook "Cookin' for the Kitchen." Also, a bargain basement with recycled household items and an auction at 3 p.m. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., hot turkey and gravy sandwiches, Kalona noodles, hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, desserts, free will offering. Supper, 5:30 p.m., Same menu as lunch, free will offering. All proceeds go to the church and mission projects.
Savanna (Ill.) Women's Club: annual Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: West Carroll Primary School, 2215 Wacker Road, Savanna. Crafters from all over, bake sale, lunch stand, 50/50 raffle. $1 donation at the door.
Contact: (815) 590-6066
Church of the Visitation Altar and Rosary Society: Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Church of the Visitation, 1028 Middle Road, Camanche, Iowa. Quilt raffle, bake sale, silent auction, holiday items, arts, crafts. Luncheon, homemade soups, hot sandwiches, desserts.
Contact: (563) 259-8860
DeWitt (Iowa) United Methodist Church: annual Chicken Supper and Bazaar
Nov. 15, 2 to 7 p.m.
Details: DeWitt United Methodist Church, 222 12th St., DeWitt. Crafts, baked goods, white elephants. Supper, 3-7 p.m., at the door, $8.50; in advance, $8.
Contact: (563) 659-5624
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Nov. 15, 1 to 5 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This before-the-show shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
First Lutheran Church: Cookie Walk
Nov. 21, noon to 2 p.m.
Details: First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Ave., Moline. Cookie walk, knitted/crocheted items, including lap robes, mittens, hats, eyelash scarves, embroidered dish towels, handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations, gift tags, cards and a table of gently used household items. Coffee.
Contact: (309) 764-3517
St. Paul the Apostle: Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: St. Paul the Apostle Church, Parish Center, 916 E. Rusholme St., Davenport. Food items, baked goods, crafts, gift shop, a raffle for cash prizes, themed baskets.
17th annual Holiday Fest Craft Fair
Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Clinton (Iowa) Community College, Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. Vendors with a wide variety of craft items. $1. Proceeds support scholarships and special events.
Contact: (563) 244-7123
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This Saturday shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater. Free.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
DECEMBER
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This Saturday shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater. Free.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
St. John's United Methodist Church: Children's Bazaar
Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to noon
Details: St. John's United Methodist Church, 14th and Brady Streets, Davenport. Children can shop (with the assistance of Santa's helpers) for gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, pets and other family members. All gifts are $2 or less with free gift wrapping. Parents can enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and cookies.
Union Presbyterian Church: Cookie Walk
Dec. 5, 9 to 11 a.m.
Details: Union Presbyterian Church, 401 Main St., Lost Nation, Iowa. Featuring a cookie/candy walk with Coffee Corner. Holiday cookies and candy are priced a $5 per pound. The Coffee Corner will feature homemade cinnamon rolls and juice, 75 cents each.
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This pizza/pop lunch hour shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Dec. 11, 4 to 7 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This after-work shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
Davenport Sister City Committee: International Holiday Market
Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: Skybridge, River Drive, downtown Davenport. Wares representing the many cultures that are part of the Quad-Cities community.
Contact: (563) 271-1539
Playcrafter's Barn Theater: Mrs. Claus Cupboard
Dec. 12, 1 to 9 p.m.
Details: Playcrafter's Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. This last-day shopping experience features gift baskets, wreaths and more. Proceeds go to capital projects at Playcrafter's Theater.
Contact: (309) 762-0330
Posted in Home-and-garden on Sunday, September 13, 2009 2:00 am | Tags: Bazaars, Cookie Walk
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