The Catskill Chronicle

CALLICOON, NY (December 6, 2011) – The Second Annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar will take place on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This year, to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors and attendees, the Bazaar will be held in the spacious, enclosed tennis courts of Villa Roma in Callicoon, New York.

The event is presented by The Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Catskills (GALA) in association with The Sullivan Country Visitors Association.

Two of this year’s beneficiaries are: Federation for the Homeless in Monticello and the Narrowsburg Ecumenical Food Pantry.

The Bazaar showcases area craftspeople, artist and designers. A special food section has been added featuring selections from area restaurants, specialty food companies and wineries. An area has been created for people to enjoy their food selections while they are at the Bazaar.

For admission to the general exhibit, a five dollar $5.00 donation per adult is recommended. There is no recommended donation for children accompanied by parents. Food vendors will sample without cost as well as charge separately.

In addition to the exhibits, a dynamic and ever-changing Silent Auction takes place throughout the day, featuring selections from craftspeople and artists as well as retailers and specialty shops.

GALA continues the work of The Day to be Gay Foundation, a 501(c)3, not-for-profit foundation, and makes regular contributions to health, social and cultural institutions in the Catskill region.

Dr. James Lomax, president of GALA Catskills expressed the sentiments of many in the community when he observed, “Gays and Lesbians in the Catskills have a long and very proud tradition of service to our communities. The GALA Holiday Shopping Bazaar is now an annual event that makes meaningful contributions to local food pantries possible.”

For direction, log onto: www.villaroma.com/directions/