This year was especially challenging for many locals, leaving food banks hard pressed to fill their shelves.

To help offset this year’s hardship, many local artisans will be gathering for an Old-tyme Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 9 at the Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship Church in South Lake Tahoe.

An entrance fee of a cash donation to Christmas Cheer or canned goods will be collected at the door.

Booths will be full of unique, quality, well-crafted items. Donated items will be raffled to benefit Christmas Cheer. An espresso bar will benefit a local youth group, and a bake shop will benefit a local women’s group.

The event is from 10am-4pm at 3580 Blackwood Road, off Pioneer Trail.

For more info, contact Helen Pate at (530) 545.2535 or Liz Gieg a (530) 416.2140.