The 11th Annual Christmas Bazaar was held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Clements Hall in West Toledo on a beautiful winter day and people showed up and showed out in record numbers this year.
Some guests came as far as Bowling Green, Defiance, Findlay, Detroit, MI, Southfield, MI, and surrounding areas. This was a festivity with over s65 local vendors and crafters, Dj Steven Wolfe, Royalty 419 Dance team owner Antunette Russell, Santa Claus took photos and distributed candy canes to all the guests.
Some of the vendors who participated were Simply D’Vine Boutique, Yanbal, Glass Gardens by Jess, Lady K’s Experience, Scentsy, Write the Vision Publishing, Bonita Adams and Damsel Defense. Food trucks that participated Maybe Cheese Born With It, Fatman’s Barbeque and Bombay Kitchen Indian Restaurant.
This was definitely “ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS” along with networking opportunities with new customers and
growth for local vendors.
Thank you to the sponsors: Taylor Automotive Family, Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Service Board, The Huntington National Bank, The Sojourner’s Truth, WNWO 24nbc What’s Go On” morning show, 95.7 FM WIMX Morning Blues, DJ Rockey Love, Morning News 1370 WSPD Fred LeFebvre, 102.3 Proclaim FM Afternoon Drive with Robin Sullivan, 13abc news for coverage, The Toledo Journal, Toledo City Paper, The Toledo Blade and SAVVY TV, Andre Savage and the volunteers Cathy Clayborne and Lisa Sahadi-Davis.
The next event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. “The 12th Annual Business and Health EXPO at St. Clements Hall 2990 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo, OH and for more information contact Donnetta Carter via email: thesocialbutterflyevents@yahoo.com or (419) 367-9765. Carter thanked everyone for their overwhelming support.
