Annie's Closet Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, 3700 Gracie Place, Longview (drive west on Ocean Beach Highway and turn right on 38th Avenue); sponsored by Annie's Closet; to benefit the Caring Pregnancy Center.

Grays River Friendship Circle Lunch and Bazaar: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4, Grays River Methodist Church, 3624 State Route 4 West (about 10 miles east of Naselle); sponsored by and to benefit the church's Friendship Circle; beef stew, cheese bread, beverages and dessert, by donation; take-out meals also available.

Holiday Bazaar: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4, Longview Free Methodist Church, 2746 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview; sponsored by the church; to benefit the church building fund.

Kelso Senior Craft Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4 and Nov. 5, Kelso Senior Center, 900 Grade St., Kelso; sponsored by and to benefit the senior center.

Peace on Earth Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 4, Women's Health Pavilion, 1660 Delaware St. (corner of Delaware Street and 17th Avenue), Longview; sponsored by PeaceHealth Women's Health Pavilion; to benefit the Women's Health Pavilion community education programs and St. John Foundation; Fabulous Fudge available.

Rummage Sale and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4 and Nov. 5, Castle Rock Senior Center, 222 Second Ave. S.W.; sponsored by the senior center; to benefit Dollars for Scholars; soup, crackers, pie, pie a la mode, coffee and tea available.

St. Rose Parish: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4, St. Rose Parish Center, 701 26th Ave., Longview; sponsored by and to benefit the St. Rose Altar Society; lima bean or split pea soup; turkey, tuna and egg or ham sandwiches; lemon, cherry, boysenberry and pumpkin pie.

The Blue House: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4 and Nov. 5, 141 Third Ave. S.W., Castle Rock (corner of A Street and Third Avenue); to benefit the women's shelter (collecting canned soup and canned fruit); complimentary refreshments.

Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Castle Rock Eagles, 224 Huntington Ave. S., Castle Rock; sponsored by the Eagles; to benefit the delegate fund.

First Christian Church: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, First Christian Church, 2000 Kessler Blvd. (across from Kessler Elementary School); sponsored by the church; to benefit FISH; soup and roll, $3; sandwich and chips, $3; brownies, $2; beverage, $1.

Highlands Craft Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, Highlands Baptist Church (in the annex), 317 20th Ave. , Longview; sponsored by the Highlands Baptist WMUs; to benefit the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet at Highlands Baptist; coffee, tea and Kool-Aid available.

Holiday House: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Castle Rock United Methodist Church, corner of First and B streets, Castle Rock; sponsored by the United Methodist Women; to benefit missions; baked goods available and handmade quilt to be raffled, tickets are $1 each.

Holly Daze: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, United Methodist Church, 111 North Second, Kalama; sponsored by the United Methodist women; to benefit local and world missions; oven stew, bread, fruit pies, coffee, milk; $4.

Joyous Holidays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5, First United Methodist Church basement, 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso; sponsored by Kelso United Methodist women; to benefit mission projects; turkey casserole, salad bar, dessert served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 school age children, free for children under age 5.

Longview United Methodist Women: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, United Methodist Church, 2851 30th Ave., Longview; sponsored by the church; to benefit the Salvation Army, Community House and the women's support shelter; featured artist is Janet Herring, a basket weaver from Ocean Park, Wash.

Specialties of the House: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, 312 First Ave. S.W., Castle Rock; sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church; to benefit hurricane relief and local charities including Community House, Hospice, the Castle Rock Lions Club Food Bank and the women's support shelter; homemade soup available from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; cinnamon rolls available all day.

The Home League Upstairs Christmas Bazaar and Rummage Sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, The Salvation Army, 1639 10th Ave., Longview; sponsored by the Salvation Army; to benefit the Army's Home League.

Toy Soldier Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Monticello Hotel, 1405 17th Ave., Longview; sponsored by Xi Alpha Beta Sorority; to benefit Victor and Eddie Berg, who have Bruton's disease; restaurant will be open; $1 (or more) donation fee taken at the door.

Beaver Valley Grange Fall Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10, 11 and 12, Beaver Grange (three miles west of Rainier on Larson Road); sponsored by the Grange; to benefit Hospice and scholarships; soup, sandwiches, pie; reasonable prices.

Heart to Hand: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10, 11 and 12 and Dec. 1, 2 and 3, 110 Fish Pond Road (Rose Valley area), Kelso; sponsored by Ilene Sickels; to benefit women's ministries at the Kelso First Assembly of God Church.

Bonnie's Barn Bazaar --- The Bazaar You Won't Want to Miss: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12, 2703 Pacific Way, Longview; sponsored by Bonnie Doble; to benefit the Cowlitz County Farmers' Market; a raffle will be held for a uniquely decorated Victorian gingerbread house handcrafted by local artist Tina Weber; cinnamon bread ($2.50-$4.50), turnovers ($1.50) cookies ($1) from Homer Bread, a vendor at the Farmers Market; coffee, tea and hot chocolate, 75 cents each; bring cans of food for Hurricane Katrina victims.

Cowlitz County Fair Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12; Cowlitz Regional Conference Center, Seventh Avenue and Washington Street, Longview; sponsored by and to benefit the Cowlitz County Fair Board.

First Annual Ryderwood Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12, Ryderwood Community Hall, 303 Morse St., Ryderwood; to benefit Cowlitz Fire 4 Auxiliary, Ryderwood Women's Club and RISA; live music; complimentary cookies and beverages.

Grace Lutheran Church Flea Market: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Grace Lutheran Church, 2725 Dover St., Longview; sponsored by the Grace Ladies Guild; to benefit the Good Shepherd Home for the Developmentally Disabled.

Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, Kelso Eagles, 609 S. Pacific, Kelso; sponsored by the Kelso Eagles Auxiliary No. 1555; to benefit the kidney fund; soup and sandwiches available.

Cornucopia of Crafts Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Lower Columbia College Student Center, 1600 Maple St., Longview; sponsored by the LCC staff; to benefit the Emergency Scholarship Fund; espressos available.

Scandinavian Bazaar and Pea Soup Luncheon: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Sons of Norway Lodge, 224 Catlin St., W. Kelso; sponsored by and to benefit the Sons of Norway; 75th anniversary cookbook available for $13; Jan. 8 lutefisk dinner tickets on sale also.

Second Annual Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Rose Tree Restaurant, 1300 Mount St. Helens Way, Castle Rock; sponsored by the Downtowners; to benefit downtown improvements; food available in the restaurant.

Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19, Longview Senior Center, 1111 Commerce Ave., Longview; sponsored by and to benefit the senior center; sandwiches and desserts available.

St. James Annual Holiday Bazaar: 2-7 p.m. Nov. 18 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia, Cathlamet; sponsored by St. James Episcopal Church; to benefit St. James Family Center; homemade soups, salads, biscuits, cornbread and fruit cobblers, $1.50-$4.

Winter Wonderland Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18, Somerset Retirement and Assisted Living, 2025 Tibbetts Drive (located near Ocean Beach Highway and 32nd Avenue), Longview; sponsored by Somerset Retirement and Assisted Living; to benefit Hospice; croissant sandwich, salad and dessert, $5.

A Rainier Country Christmas --- 9 a.m-4 p.m. Nov. 19, 72464 Lentz Road, Rainier (turn right off Highway 30 at the 1888 House, turn left onto Fern Hill Road, go four miles and turn left onto Lentz Road, first house on the left --- follow the white signs with green arrows); sponsored by Carol Lockman; to benefit H.O.P.E., the Rainier food bank; baked foods available from Carol's Bakery; for special orders, call 503-556-9442 by Nov. 14.

Castle Rock Exhibit Hall 1st Annual Fund-raiser: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Castle Rock Exhibit Hall, 147 Front Ave., Castle Rock; sponsored by and to benefit the Exhibit Hall; food and music available; free admission.

"For the Kids" Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, 1410 Eighth Ave., Longview; sponsored by Broadway parents, staff and volunteers; to benefit special education preschool activities; muffins ($1), soup and bread ($4), chips (50 cents) and coffee and pop (50 cents).

Homestead Blessings --- A Log Home Country Christmas: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, 242 Hinch Road, Castle Rock (take Exit 49 off I-5, go east on Highway 504 4 1/2 miles, turn left on Schaffran Road, then left on Hinch Road); sponsored by Joey McDaniel; to benefit the Mustard Seed Cancer Support Group.

It's a Wonderful Bazaar: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 19, Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center, 510 Kelso Drive, Kelso; sponsored by and to benefit the Friends of the Kelso Library.

Snowflake Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Woodland Primary School Gym, 600 Bozarth, Woodland; sponsored by and to benefit Woodland Community Education; breakfast and lunch served, various prices.

The Amber's Annual Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, The Amber Assisted Living Community, 365 S.W. Belair Drive, Clatskanie; sponsored by The Amber; to benefit Turning Point Christmas baskets; hot turkey sandwiches with cranberries, cold chicken and cold ham sandwiches, garlic soup, cheddar soup, chicken wild rice soup, cinnamon rolls and beverage; $5, $4 and $2.

Serendipity with Vickie and Roxy: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 24 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25, 1707 S. Kelso Drive, Kelso (across from Haussler Road); sponsored by Roxanne Forrest and Vickie Jordan; to benefit the Lower Columbia Community Action Council (CAP) Meals on Wheels.

Creative Crafters Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27, 112 First S.W., Castle Rock (across from the Castle Rock pharmacy); sponsored by the Castle Rock Masons; to benefit families in need.

River City Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27, American Legion Hall, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco (across from the post office); sponsored by the River City School of Arts and Crafts; to benefit after-school enrichment programs; clam chowder or hearty chicken noodle soup ($3.25-$4.25), smoked sausage dog, ham or turkey deli, hamburger or grilled chicken sandwiches ($2-$3.75); garden salad, chef salad or grilled chicken salad ($3-$4.50); miscellaneous chips, candy bars and sodas (no price listed).

Terry-Taylor-Northlake Christmas Shoppe Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26, 2515 Northlake Ave., Longview; to benefit Longview Community Church home missions.

Vancouver Farmers' Holiday Market: noon-7 p.m. Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18; 600 W. Esther St., Vancouver; sponsored by the Vancouver Farmers Market; to benefit Shared House in Vancouver; canned foods to benefit low income; food available.

Christmas Fellowship Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3, 25272 Alston Road, Rainier (Alston's Corner Assembly of God Fellowship Hall); sponsored by the church; to benefit needs in the community; bowl of soup, bread and dessert, $3.

Heart to Hand: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3, 110 Fish Pond Road (Rose Valley area), Kelso; sponsored by Ilene Sickels; to benefit women's ministries at the Kelso First Assembly of God Church.

Old Country House Bazaar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3, 160 Storm Road (off Tower Road), Castle Rock; sponsored by the Country Gals; to benefit Hospice; free coffee and cookies.

Christmas Glass Extravaganza: 4-9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 3, Inspirations, 6 Chinook Valley Road, Chinook, Wash.; sponsored by Inspirations; to benefit His Supper Table; free cookies, cider, coffee available.

Jesus, the Star of Christmas: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Rainier Assembly of God Church, 75950 Rockcrest St., Rainier; sponsored by the Rainier Assembly of God; to benefit the women's ministry; chicken sandwich, $2.25; stew and roll, $2, chili dog, $2.50; chili and cornbread, $2.50; hot dog, $1; nachos, $1.50; pie, $1.75; pie ala mode, $2; pop, 50 cents; free coffee.

Kelso Tree Lighting Festival/A Taste of Christmas: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2, Kelso Train Station, 501 S. First, Kelso; sponsored by the Kelso Tree Lighting committee; to benefit Kelso school children; free cookies and cider; vendors will sell food.

Merry Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3, 1400 Woodside St., Woodland (parking available in back across from Safeway); sponsored by the Hawthorne House tenants; to benefit the Hawthorne House elderly, disabled and low-income tenants.

Woodland Care and Assisted Living Christmas Bazaar: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Woodland Care and Assisted Living, 310 Fourth St., Woodland; sponsored Woodland Care and Assisted Living; to benefit the residents council.

A Walk in the Park: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Monticello Park, 605 Broadway, Longview; sponsored by Monticello Park Senior Living Community; to benefit the Longview-Kelso Senior Center on Commerce Avenue; coffee (50 cents), coffee and sweet roll ($1.50).

Christmas in the Valley: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Rose Valley Friends Church, gym, 1437 Rose Valley Road, Kelso; sponsored by the Rose Valley Friends Church; to benefit the Rose Valley Friends Church gym; homemade doughnuts and espresso available.

Country Cousins Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3, 516 Spirit Lake Highway, Castle Rock; sponsored by the Country Cousins (15 school age and younger cousins); to benefit Give2theTroops and the Pasado Safe Haven for rescued Hurricane Katrina animals; baked goods available.

Holiday Bazaar at the McClelland: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, McClelland Arts Center, 951 Delaware St., Longview; sponsored by the Longview Parks and Recreation Department; to benefit parks and recreation youth, family and teen programs; hot dogs, pizza, nachos and soda.

St. Mary's Annual Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 120 Powell Road, Castle Rock; sponsored by the church; to benefit Hospice; lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Vancouver Farmers' Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18; 600 W. Esther St., Vancouver; sponsored by the Vancouver Farmers Market; to benefit Shared House in Vancouver; canned foods to benefit low income; food available.

Holiday Open House: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, Redmen Hall, State Route 4 and Skamokawa Valley Road, Skamokawa; sponsored by and to benefit the Friends of Skamokawa; cookies and coffee.

Fourth Annual Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10, 4741 Pleasant Hill Road, Kelso; sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Grange No. 101; to benefit the dictionary project.

Vancouver Farmers' Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 18; 600 W. Esther St., Vancouver; sponsored by the Vancouver Farmers Market; to benefit Shared House in Vancouver; canned foods to benefit low income; food available.

Winter Wonderland: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10, Kessler Elementary School, 1902 E. Kessler Blvd., Longview; sponsored by the Kessler Parent Teacher Organization; to benefit Kessler PTO kids; chili dog, chips and soda, $2.50; beef stew, coffee, tea, soda, juice, hot chocolate, water, popcorn, 50 cents to $2.50.

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