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Homemakers prep for annual Shoppers Paradise Holiday Expo

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Montgomery County Extension Homemakers will have their 15th annual Shoppers Paradise Holiday Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Montgomery County 4-H Fairgrounds, 400 Parke Ave., Crawfordsville.

Shoppers will have an opportunity to browse local and out-of-town artists and crafters booths along with a few commercial vendors for lots of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creations just in time for holiday gifting.

The homemakers offer a large bake sale, including homemade noodles as well as Rada cutlery and nuts by the pound, all reasonably priced.

The one-day show is hosted on one level in one building, all handicap accessible.

It also is open to the public. Admission is free.

The Montgomery County Homemakers belong to the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association, founded in 1913. In it’s 109th year it continues to build on its rich heritage by working to strengthen Indiana homes and families.

The local annual craft show event is the members
largest fundraiser of the year to help financially support many programs and projects at home and beyond led by the membership. These include; 4-H, Riley Cheer Guild, Ronald McDonald House, the literacy program called “First Books for Kids,” the Cancer Research Endowment Fund, Foods and Nutrition programs, volunteer community support and scholarships for continuing education and more. Members are always grateful for the community’s support in attending the show.


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