| Published November 15th, 2017 | Seasonal treasure seekers to converge at annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday | | By Jennifer Wake | | Scooter the Clown will make an appearance at this year's event. Photos provided | Hunting for the perfect gift will get a lot easier in Orinda this weekend. Individuals will be able to browse and purchase handmade holiday items, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, candles, home decorations, homemade knit ware, organic food items and more from over 50 vendors at the 41st Annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Orinda Community Center on Orinda Way.
Orinda Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Weiss says, "This year we have 30 percent new vendors and beloved return vendors bringing one-of-a-kind goods like handbags, hand-made jewelry and knitted goods, flannel PJ's, holiday ornaments, stationary, silverware, fashion accessories, custom made jewelry, T-shirts, metal work and signs for home décor, pottery, scarves and shawls, as well as unique children's toys and puzzles and well-known vendors like Sima's Foods, Hofssi Chocolates, Captain Vineyards, Perfectly Posh, Jamberry and Arbonne, just to name a few!"
Scooter the Clown will be found roaming the bazaar, making free balloon animals and doing magic, added Weiss, and there will be a free children's craft area in Room 6 of the Community Center.
The free event will be held rain or shine.
| | These colorful knit caps are some of the many offerings at this year's bazaar. | | | | | | | | | | | |