The Blaine Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) will host its popular holiday market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 16 at the Blaine High School cafeteria. The market was originally set to be held in its former location at the middle school cafeteria, but was moved to the larger high school cafeteria to make space for an increase in vendors.
This year’s event will feature booths from more than 50 student and local artisans, including candles, pottery, jewelry, holiday decorations, apparel, toys and more.
The event is free to attend, and portions of proceeds will benefit the Blaine Middle School PTSO. The event will also have a $1 per ticket raffle with a chance to win a basket with an assortment of gifts from the vendors.
The market will also have holiday entertainment for shoppers, provided by the Blaine High School Choir.
Last year’s market saw plenty of attention, but one of the most popular vendors was Blaine Middle School student Liam Luc, who created his own 3D printed toys, raising $835 that he donated to the Blaine Food Bank.
Luc, who creates the fidget spinners and other small toys at home with his dad, was honored by the Blaine Food Bank last month with a plaque and a personal tour of the food bank.
He told The Northern Light he intends to make even more toys for sale for this year’s holiday market, and intends to again donate the proceeds to the food bank.
The holiday market will have free parking available in the Blaine High School parking lot behind Borderite Stadium, and the market can be accessed through the Black Box Theater doors.
