Pictured are some of the crafts that will be demonstrated or shared at the holiday program. Photo provided by Jenn Fink.

News Release

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will host “Homemade for the Holidays — A Community Wide Event” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Home and Family Arts Building, located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Each participant will receive a booklet with all of the instructions and recipes. The cost is $7 per person, payable at the door. A prepay option is available by visiting bit.ly/FallHolidayProgram for a registration form.

Homemakers will demonstrate/share various holiday crafts such as a shower caddy gnome, charcuterie wreath, repurposed oil lamp, holiday card, fall coaster and more. There will be a food segment with zucchini bread, sweet party mix, kieflies and additional food items.

Committee members organizing the event are Bea Blosser, Deb Pepple, Patty Janowski, Kim McCreary, Sherry Weaver and Extension Educator Emily Christ.

Pre-registration is requested by calling the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office at (574) 533-0554 or email [email protected]. This program and all Purdue University programs are open to the general public.

Those needing reasonable accommodation to participate should contact Christ at the number above by October 15.