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Christmas, fall bazaars on tap at Dauphin Island

Sunday, November 01, 2009

By JO ANNE McKNIGHT

Correspondent

Every year for the past 20 years, around mid-November, the Dauphin Island United Methodist Women have held a Christmas bazaar. This year's event is Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The women handcraft beautiful decorative items for sale. They bake, they auction, they raffle. It's how they raise money for missions, a youth group, kitchen needs and contributions to the church building fund.

Connie Johnson is president of the UMW at Dauphin Island United Methodist Church, and as she outlines events that draw the crowds each year, she begins with breakfast.

"We serve a nice breakfast of sausage and biscuit, fruit cup, coffeecake, coffee and juice from 8 to 10 a.m.," she said. The $4 meal gets early shoppers started; those coming later can purchase gumbo after 10 a.m.

In and around the church at 302 Key St. on Nov. 14 will be displayed an array of handmade gifts and decorations that the women have spent many weeks crafting will be on display in and around the church, located at 302 Key St.

Among the unique offerings is a series of decorative birdhouses made from wine corks. Each one is different from the others — there are fishing shacks, chalets, country churches, Christmas-decorated homes.

"I have gathered wine corks from everyone I can think of," said Johnson, noting that it takes more than 100 for each of the 6-inch to 10-inch birdhouses.

Visitors can choose ornaments from a Christmas tree decorated with magnolia-pod angels, oyster shell pieces and other decorations from the bounty of nature. Or they may select handmade ornaments, such as the white-crocheted stars and angels from the UMW's revolving Christmas tree, Johnson said.

There are always wreaths made of the Island's seashells. These wreaths, Johnson said, can be used all year 'round on the door, on the wall, or on a table as a centerpiece.

And, of course, there will be the traditional green Christmas wreaths —and some a little different, such as those made using fish net, brightened with gold ribbon and tiny musical instruments.

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