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2024 Alternative Gift Fair

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2024 Alternative Gift Fair

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For over a decade, First Pres has been promoting a more meaningful approach to the holiday season with our Alternative Gift Fair (AGF). This event has become a cherished tradition for many, offering a chance to select unique gifts in the form of charitable donations and fair trade products from across the globe. We welcome you - and your friends and neighbors!

This year's Fair takes place at the church on Saturday, December 7th, 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday, December 8th, 9 am - 1 pm. You'll have the opportunity to explore alternative gifts, shop for fair trade items, and participate in Children's Corner. We'll also have fairly traded Equal Exchange coffee, chocolate, and olive oil available. Remember to pick up your PW bake sale items too. For your convenience, we accept payments through credit cards, cash, and checks.

Alternative Gifts: There's no purer way to avoid commercialism than by making a charitable donation in honor of your recipient. At the AGF, we offer gift cards and detailed inserts featuring a range of local, national, and international charities. When you make a donation, you can pick up a card to send to your recipient, and our AGF team handles the process of passing on the donations to the organizations. Plus, rest assured, we keep your name off their mailing lists.

Don’t miss the Children’s Corner, an exclusive area within AGF for young shoppers (college age and younger) to select and wrap gifts for their loved ones away from adult eyes! You can provide a list of family, friends, teachers, and others the child will be shopping for, set a budget (items ranging from $1 to $12), and then let the child take charge. Shopping assistants are on hand to assist children who need help, ensuring even the littlest ones can participate. Every gift in the Children’s Corner is a high-quality fair trade item – you won’t be disappointed!

Fair Trade Shopping: This year, we will offer beautiful fair trade items curated from around the world by SERRV and Ten Thousand Villages. From intricately crafted nativities to home decor, kitchen essentials, and outdoor items, our selection offers a diverse range of thoughtful gifts. Additionally, we will feature an extensive assortment of SERRV’s perennial favorites: soup mixes, teas, seasoning blends, and other food items.

For additional details about the Fair or to volunteer, please reach out via email to agf@firstpreshc.org, speak with Becky, Kathy or Linda, or give us a call at the church office. We appreciate your support!

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First Presbyterian Church of Howard County

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Enjoy a more meaningful holiday season by selecting unique gifts in the form of charitable donations and fair trade products from across the globe. All are welcome here!

This year's Fair takes place at the church (at the intersection of 29 and 108 in Columbia) on Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday 9 am - 1 pm. Explore alternative gifts, shop for fair trade items, and participate in Children's Corner. For your convenience, we accept payments through credit cards, cash, and checks.

Don’t miss the CHILDREN'S CORNER, an exclusive area within AGF for young shoppers (toddlers to college) to select and wrap gifts for their loved ones away from adult eyes! You can provide a list of family, friends, teachers, and others the child will be shopping for, set a budget (items ranging from $1 to $12), and then let the child take charge. Shopping and wrapping assistants are on hand to assist children who need help, ensuring even the littlest ones can participate. Every gift in the Children’s Corner is a high-quality fair trade item – you won’t be disappointed!

ALTERNATIVE GIFTS: There's no purer way to avoid commercialism than by making a charitable donation in honor of your recipient. At the AGF, we offer gift cards and detailed inserts featuring a range of local, national, and international charities. When you make a donation, you can pick up a card to send to your recipient, and our AGF team handles the process of passing on the donations to the organizations. Plus, rest assured, we keep your name off their mailing lists.

FAIR TRADE SHOPPING: We are offering beautiful fair trade items curated from around the world by SERRV and Ten Thousand Villages. From intricately crafted nativities to home decor, kitchen essentials, and outdoor items, our selection offers a diverse range of thoughtful gifts. Additionally, we will feature an extensive assortment of SERRV’s perennial favorites: soup mixes, teas, seasoning blends, and other food items.

For additional details about the Fair visit our website (https://www.firstpreshc.org), email agf@firstpreshc.org or message us. We appreciate your support!

First Presbyterian Church of Howard County

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