Alternative Holiday Fair
Alternative Holiday Fair, every December, held at the First Church of the Brethren, Springfield, Illinois
2009 - Dec. 4, 4:00 to 8 pm and Sat., 7:30 am until 1 pm.
This season shop a little differently...
The Alternative Holiday Fair — proceeds benefit church ministries, Serrv International fair-market artisans, and not-for-profit, local service agencies in the central Illinois area
Each group will be collecting funds separately. The Serrv items may be purchased with cash or check. All other groups may have different purchasing options. Please be prepared to either pay cash for items, or write multiple checks if purchasing from more than one organization. Thank You!
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2009 Friday, December 4th, 4:00 pm to 8 pm Saturday, December 5th, 7:30 am to 1 pm |
WHERE: |
First Church of the Brethren 2115 Yale Boulevard Springfield, IL 62703 Pastor Kres Lipscomb 217-523-5212 |
There will be a dinner for sale on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and an International Lunch, featuring food items from around the world, on
See below for organizations that will be represented in the Alternative Holiday Fair and some of the items that will be for sale.
First Church of the Brethren
The First Church of the Brethren of Springfield Illinois, will be selling items from Serrv International. Sales will benefit church ministries, the artisans who produce items in a fair market setting, and you, the shopper who gets to get neat, exotic stuff from around the world!
Items from Serrv International will be on sale.
Ten Thousand Villages is also now one of our vendors.
(Important Note: The items shown above are representations of items available from Serrv International and may not be available for purchase at the Alternative Holiday Fair.)
Here are some comments of artisans and producers from around the world in the Serrv program:
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I have freedom of expression - chances of participation in society affairs and decision making along with other members. I am happy to be in the Society. Rayudu Manikyam - Godavari - India. |
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We thank a lot to those who buy these instruments. In this way we can spread culture - Peruvian art and tradition - and also live a better life and study. I am proud that my children are attending University. Fair trade has changed our lives. Pablo Quilla - Minka - Peru. |
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My dream came true. My sorrows have all gone and my hope has been fulfilled - said Haricha Begum - who has become a self-reliant woman through producing handicrafts. CORR - The Jute Works - Bangladesh. |
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Thank you for your purchases. They benefit not only us - but our whole community - Vicente Lopez Garcia - COPAVIC - Mexico. |
P.O.R.A.
Positive Options, Referrals and Alternatives
P.O.R.A. will be selling handmade greeting cards.
Sonjas Little Whim Jewelry
Handmade greetings cards from Ankur Kala
Heifer International
Buy a very special gift this year in the name of a loved one... a pig, heifer, goat, duck, the list goes on and on! Heifer International will be selling their unique gift cards this year at the Alternative Holiday Fair. Check it out.
The Mary Woods Chapter of Women's International League of Peace and Freedom
The Mary Woods Chapter of WILPF will be offering gift items for sale