Holiday shopping made easy with local events: Valley Views
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — Start your holiday season early with fun local events.
Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from about 65 artists and craftsmen at the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 4). The show opens one hour later on Sunday (Nov. 5) at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township.
A selection of items includes accessories, clothing, crafted wood pieces, jewelry, and bath and body products, among other merchandise. Refreshments will be available onsite to purchase and enjoy while shopping.
The event is back after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions and a change in venue. Admission is $3 for patrons 12 and older and free for children younger than 12 when accompanied by an adult.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.
Started in 2011, the organizers have held about 30 events throughout the Midwest, and have raised and donated nearly $69,000. This year, Sebastian’s Playgrounds will benefit from the Chagrin Falls show.
Sebastian’s Playgrounds is a non-profit group that raises money to help build inclusive playgrounds for children.
Shop and sip and shop some more: The Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to a fun evening of holiday shopping and socializing from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 11, with about 22 merchants and several restaurants and bars participating in downtown Chagrin Falls.
Each shopper will receive a tasting cup on a lanyard, a passport with participating locations and deals, and a shopping bag.
Participants can enjoy beer, wine and festive mocktails provided by merchants along the way. Get your passport stamped with a purchase and drop it off at the Visitor’s Center for a chance to win the grand prize raffle.
Participating merchants include Fireside Bookstore, W. Home Collection, Blush Boutique, Inn of Chagrin, The Olive Scene, FIG Chagrin, Toni In Style, The Hidden Closet, Geiger’s Cipok Shoes, Chuck’s Fine Wines, Gypsy Sole, Town & Country Gifts, Hedges Designs, Nouveau Vie, Remnants A Bag Company, Sanity, The Spice & Tea Exchange, Capozzi Design Group, Griffin Gallery, Fortis Sports and Cascades Boutique.
The participating bars and restaurants are ETalian, Yours Truly and Pub Frato.
The cost to participate is $25. You must reserve your spot in advance. Contact cvcc.org.
Sip & Shop is a rain or shine event. Alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the establishments. Participants may want to consider a designated driver for their ride home.
Sixty literary years: The Fireside Bookstore recently marked its 60th anniversary. Chagrin Falls Mayor William Tomkin presented a proclamation to the store’s co-owner, Lori Muller Zaim, on Oct. 23.
Holiday art and craft sale: The public is invited to browse and buy gifts, arts and crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 4) at the Hamlet Atrium on Cleveland Street.
Vendors include Hamlet resident artists, along with artists and crafters from Chagrin Falls Methodist Church, the Chagrin Falls Historical Society and the Orange Senior Center.
Bring your cash and checks only for purchases. There will be a raffle. Gifts from each table will support the Cleveland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Art exhibit examines choices: Chagrin Arts is hosting a solo exhibit of figurative paintings by Solon artist Judy Takacs through Nov. 17.
The show, titled “Mothers, Women, Children Choices,” explores current thoughts on women’s rights. Takacs is an award-winning artist.
The Gallery is located at 88 North Main St. in Chagrin Falls. Viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact chagrinarts.org.
Caregivers’ lunch: The Cleveland Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 for caregivers and their loved ones at Camp George Forbes Recreation, 25440 Harvard Road in Highland Hills.
The event includes family portrait sessions, lunch, testimonials of caregivers and an informational session about free resources for families facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.
Register to attend at [email protected] or call Frederick Knuckles at 216-342-5607.
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