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<p>LEHMAN TWP. &#8212; To Kim Obeid, a trip to Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show the Saturday before Thanksgiving has become a tradition.</p><p>Obeid, of Hanover Township, said she appreciates the opportunity to buy presents she considers &#8220;unique,&#8221; whether that means a handmade scarf that a loved one will find under the Christmas tree or a special bottle of barbecue sauce that will fill a friend&#8217;s stocking. Obeid is always impressed with the quality of the items sold at the annual craft show, which makes her Christmas presents especially appreciated by their recipients.</p><p>Brenda Spencer, president of the Band Sponsors, said the event kicks off the holiday shopping season for many. &#8203;</p><p>About 400 people made their way through hallways and auditorium of the high school, to find a perfect gift or item of holiday d&#233;cor. In addition to over 100 vendors that offer a variety of handmade gifts, that range from homeware to jewelry to clothing and beyond, the event also opens the school&#8217;s cafeteria area for a variety of lunch items that include soup, pierogies and haluski.</p><p>For those feeling lucky, a Chinese raffle offered an opportunity to win items donated by fair vendors.</p><p>Spencer said participation in the event has become a holiday ritual for vendors as well as those attending.</p><p>She said the event has been around for about 25 years, and that one vendor has come back nearly every year throughout its history.</p><p>Vendor Margo Houston, from Warrior Run, said she appreciates the participation of the student band members in setting up the event and taking it down.</p><p>&#8220;They really help a lot in getting my things in here,&#8221; she said, who was selling a variety of embroidered items. &#8220;They&#8217;re a great help.&#8221;</p><p>Also impressive, Houston said, is the attitude of those attending. &#8220;Here and everywhere I show my crafts,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Everyone is always so kind.&#8221;</p><p>Houston, like most of the other vendors, had a passion for her craft and was willing to spend time with each customer.</p><p>A holiday favorite, she said, were tree skirts which depicted colorful snowmen, Christmas scenes and even trolls.</p><p>&#8220;I use patterns, but I mix them,&#8221; she said. &#8220;So each one is unique.&#8221; Spencer said many of the 126 members of the school&#8217;s band programs, make their way throughout the event to assist in any way they can.</p><p>&#8220;If someone needs a break or needs something moved,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Band members and parents are ready to help.&#8221;</p><p>Spencer said the event was anticipated to top last year&#8217;s goal of raising $5,000.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Visitors shop at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show to admire and buy crafts made by local artists. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft3_faa-3.jpg</photo0><caption0>Visitors shop at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show to admire and buy crafts made by local artists. </caption0><photoCredit0>Fred Adams | For Times Leader </photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft4_faa-3.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Handmade crafts and decorations targets for the holiday season are featured at many of the stands at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show Saturday </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft4_faa-3.jpg</photo1><caption1>Handmade crafts and decorations targets for the holiday season are featured at many of the stands at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show Saturday </caption1><photoCredit1>Fred Adams | For Times Leader </photoCredit1></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft5_faa-3.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Lane Simkonis of Pittston makes a sale in the background at the Courtney Clowns stand Saturday at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo2>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft5_faa-3.jpg</photo2><caption2>Lane Simkonis of Pittston makes a sale in the background at the Courtney Clowns stand Saturday at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show. </caption2><photoCredit2>Fred Adams | For Times Leader </photoCredit2></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft1_faa-3.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Susan Farr of Orangeville sits behind her display of crafts, A Touch of Country, on Saturday at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo3>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft1_faa-3.jpg</photo3><caption3>Susan Farr of Orangeville sits behind her display of crafts, A Touch of Country, on Saturday at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show. </caption3><photoCredit3>Fred Adams | For Times Leader </photoCredit3></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft2_faa-3.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Dawn Wood sets up her stand, Millie Wood Crafts &amp; Sewing, at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo4>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_craft2_faa-3.jpg</photo4><caption4>Dawn Wood sets up her stand, Millie Wood Crafts &amp; Sewing, at the annual Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors holiday craft show. </caption4><photoCredit4>Fred Adams | For Times Leader </photoCredit4></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><subheadMeta>Holiday spirit is alive at Lake-Lehman show</subheadMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Geri Gibbons</p><p>For Times Leader</p></bylineMeta></div>

Feeling crafty: Holiday spirit is alive at Lake-Lehman show