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by Chris O’Connor Photos by Chris O’Connor
mountain talk (below) Pictured is MaryBeth Chang of
Sunberry Boutique in Hagerstown.
Holiday Craft Bazaar at Fort
Ritchie Community Center
Nothing says, “Let’s go Center Holiday Bazaar is their
Christmas shopping,” like balmy, magnanimous financial contribution
seventy-degree weather on a to helping folks in need on the
Saturday in mid-December. mountain.
Beverly Coyle, Fort Ritchie There were many vendors with
Community Center’s event organizer, treats available, including Pamela
stated that the turnout for the Wars of Sweet Blessings Cookies, a
annual Holiday Craft Bazaar was former elementary school teacher
impressive, though it generally is the from Frederick, Maryland. Among
best-attended of the three arts and her confections were peanut
crafts shows held at the Community brittle, cake pops, and individually (left) Pictured is Pamela Wars of
Center throughout the year. wrapped, exquisite Christmas Sweet Blessings Cookies in Frederick.
Since the bazaar’s inception in cookies that might be edible works
2008, Beverly has noticed the show’s of art or double as Christmas tree
growing popularity, including ornaments.
the variety of arts and crafts, the Sometimes a craft show can be helpful and the reason why she’s always worth attending, whether it’s
number of vendors, and the public ho-hum for children, but all that returned with her wares year after because it’s a mob-scene, parking
interest in the event. changed when Santa visited to year. is a challenge, or the show doesn’t
The Holiday Bazaar was a delight kids from 10:00 a.m.-noon. She describes her products as an have anything one seeks.
convenient venue to do some Another attraction for kids eclectic array, with varying fibers, Sometimes, though, one might
shopping on the Mountain, with was face-painting by artist which she enjoys changing up from take some time to attend a craft
ample free parking and good food. Carolyn (Smith) Fogelsonger of time to time. There seems to be few show and end up being pleasantly
There were a variety of handmade Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. limits to her knack with a sewing surprised by what is found there.
items and crafts, local distributors Carolyn, a member of Waynesboro machine, let alone her imagination, For myself? This show was close
for Mary Kay cosmetics, palm oil (PA) Studio Art Club, works recently introducing a line of to home and convenient beyond
scented candles and soaps by Mia primarily in oils and acrylics and children’s sun hats. compare.
Bella, and others too numerous to is known for her fine art paintings, On the face of it, Mary Beth’s But my heart was won by the
mention. which include an array of subjects products seemed attuned to little delicious chili from the Sons of the
This year, there were seventy from old buildings and other boys and girls, but at some juncture American Legion Post 239, and the
vendors, with ten on a waiting list architecture to landscapes and during our conversation, I wondered knowledge that they donate so much
for a space. If Beverly had known nature. aloud if I could get my dogs to to our neighbors in need throughout
the weather was going to be so She lived much of her life in wear tutus and hair bows—without the year.
mild, she said she could have easily Smithsburg, Maryland, finding diminishing their dignity, of course. They embody the meaning of
accommodated additional artists ample inspiration for her works She said she occasionally dresses “Christmas spirit.”
and vendors on the patio outdoors. there. A print of a painting of up her toy breed doggies and has For further information regarding
Instead, the exterior patio held the town of Smithsburg could be designed, sewn, and dressed dogs contact information for the vendors,
tables and chairs, overlooking a found at the presidential retreat included in their human’s weddings. call Fort Ritchie Community Center
wide field’s park-like atmosphere at Camp David during the Bush Craft shows are a dime a dozen. at 301-241-5085 or visit their
with folks walking their dogs or administration. They pop up everywhere, but aren’t website at www.thefrcc.org.
playing fetch; just beyond, the Her works are available at Lotus
backdrop of Lake Royer was a Moon Gallery and on display at
picturesque and convenient place for the Copper Kettle Restaurant, both
buyers and sellers alike to enjoy fare located in Chambersburg. She has
served by the Sons of the American donated prints of her interpretation
Legion, Cascade, Post 239. of the Civil War Battle of Monterey
Their menu included eggs and Pass, Blue Ridge Summit.
breakfast meats and lunch items, Some vendors carried handmade
such as hot dogs, steamers, chili, products, especially suited for
chicken salad, and nachos, as well children.
as an assortment of snacks and Mary Beth Chang of Sunberry
beverages. I wanted to order a quart Boutique in Hagerstown had an
of their chili after enjoying a chili eye-catching array of handmade
dog on the aforementioned Fort kids’ items that included a rainbow
Ritchie Community Center patio, of tutus, hair bows, head bands,
while watching folks toss a ball back small purses, and pouches. Before
and forth. we chatted about her products, she
The beauty of the Sons of the proffered an unsolicited shout-out to
American Legion’s participation the Fort Ritchie Community Center
in the Fort Ritchie Community staff, whom she described as ever
by Chris O’Connor Photos by Chris O’Connor
mountain talk (below) Pictured is MaryBeth Chang of
Sunberry Boutique in Hagerstown.
Holiday Craft Bazaar at Fort
Ritchie Community Center
Nothing says, “Let’s go Center Holiday Bazaar is their
Christmas shopping,” like balmy, magnanimous financial contribution
seventy-degree weather on a to helping folks in need on the
Saturday in mid-December. mountain.
Beverly Coyle, Fort Ritchie There were many vendors with
Community Center’s event organizer, treats available, including Pamela
stated that the turnout for the Wars of Sweet Blessings Cookies, a
annual Holiday Craft Bazaar was former elementary school teacher
impressive, though it generally is the from Frederick, Maryland. Among
best-attended of the three arts and her confections were peanut
crafts shows held at the Community brittle, cake pops, and individually (left) Pictured is Pamela Wars of
Center throughout the year. wrapped, exquisite Christmas Sweet Blessings Cookies in Frederick.
Since the bazaar’s inception in cookies that might be edible works
2008, Beverly has noticed the show’s of art or double as Christmas tree
growing popularity, including ornaments.
the variety of arts and crafts, the Sometimes a craft show can be helpful and the reason why she’s always worth attending, whether it’s
number of vendors, and the public ho-hum for children, but all that returned with her wares year after because it’s a mob-scene, parking
interest in the event. changed when Santa visited to year. is a challenge, or the show doesn’t
The Holiday Bazaar was a delight kids from 10:00 a.m.-noon. She describes her products as an have anything one seeks.
convenient venue to do some Another attraction for kids eclectic array, with varying fibers, Sometimes, though, one might
shopping on the Mountain, with was face-painting by artist which she enjoys changing up from take some time to attend a craft
ample free parking and good food. Carolyn (Smith) Fogelsonger of time to time. There seems to be few show and end up being pleasantly
There were a variety of handmade Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. limits to her knack with a sewing surprised by what is found there.
items and crafts, local distributors Carolyn, a member of Waynesboro machine, let alone her imagination, For myself? This show was close
for Mary Kay cosmetics, palm oil (PA) Studio Art Club, works recently introducing a line of to home and convenient beyond
scented candles and soaps by Mia primarily in oils and acrylics and children’s sun hats. compare.
Bella, and others too numerous to is known for her fine art paintings, On the face of it, Mary Beth’s But my heart was won by the
mention. which include an array of subjects products seemed attuned to little delicious chili from the Sons of the
This year, there were seventy from old buildings and other boys and girls, but at some juncture American Legion Post 239, and the
vendors, with ten on a waiting list architecture to landscapes and during our conversation, I wondered knowledge that they donate so much
for a space. If Beverly had known nature. aloud if I could get my dogs to to our neighbors in need throughout
the weather was going to be so She lived much of her life in wear tutus and hair bows—without the year.
mild, she said she could have easily Smithsburg, Maryland, finding diminishing their dignity, of course. They embody the meaning of
accommodated additional artists ample inspiration for her works She said she occasionally dresses “Christmas spirit.”
and vendors on the patio outdoors. there. A print of a painting of up her toy breed doggies and has For further information regarding
Instead, the exterior patio held the town of Smithsburg could be designed, sewn, and dressed dogs contact information for the vendors,
tables and chairs, overlooking a found at the presidential retreat included in their human’s weddings. call Fort Ritchie Community Center
wide field’s park-like atmosphere at Camp David during the Bush Craft shows are a dime a dozen. at 301-241-5085 or visit their
with folks walking their dogs or administration. They pop up everywhere, but aren’t website at www.thefrcc.org.
playing fetch; just beyond, the Her works are available at Lotus
backdrop of Lake Royer was a Moon Gallery and on display at
picturesque and convenient place for the Copper Kettle Restaurant, both
buyers and sellers alike to enjoy fare located in Chambersburg. She has
served by the Sons of the American donated prints of her interpretation
Legion, Cascade, Post 239. of the Civil War Battle of Monterey
Their menu included eggs and Pass, Blue Ridge Summit.
breakfast meats and lunch items, Some vendors carried handmade
such as hot dogs, steamers, chili, products, especially suited for
chicken salad, and nachos, as well children.
as an assortment of snacks and Mary Beth Chang of Sunberry
beverages. I wanted to order a quart Boutique in Hagerstown had an
of their chili after enjoying a chili eye-catching array of handmade
dog on the aforementioned Fort kids’ items that included a rainbow
Ritchie Community Center patio, of tutus, hair bows, head bands,
while watching folks toss a ball back small purses, and pouches. Before
and forth. we chatted about her products, she
The beauty of the Sons of the proffered an unsolicited shout-out to
American Legion’s participation the Fort Ritchie Community Center
in the Fort Ritchie Community staff, whom she described as ever
