The Gleason Family YMCA will be hosting Crafts for a Cause, a holiday crafts fair and bazaar on Saturday, December 9th from 9am to 3 pm in the gymnasium. Over 30 artisans and vendors will offer for sale unique one of a kind items such as jewelry, knitted and crochet items, fleece blankets, candles, aprons, pots holders, hand painted signs, seaside windows & shell crafts, tutus & headbands, quilted handbags & accessories, ornaments, cards, dog treats, LuLaRoe clothing and more. This is an opportunity to get those last minute holiday gifts, Yankee swap gifts, secret Santa gifts, or stocking stuffer's.

Everyone is welcome to browse and shop this free holiday bazaar that will feature a raffle table with artisan donated items (tickets $1 each or 6 for $5), kids' crafts table, and concessions in the lobby.The Gleason Family Y in Wareham is handicap accessible and there is ample parking available. Bring a friend or two along to shop and support your local artisan's at our end of the season crafts fair & bazaar.

Craft Fair vendor applications are still available at the Gleason Family Y or online at YMCA Southcoast website. Space is offered at $25 for 6x8 or $35 for an 8x8 and applicants have to be approved to by the Y participate.