Kick off your Christmas shopping and get into the holiday spirit with St. James "A Country Christmas" annual bazaar, Saturday November 17, from 10-4. There will be wool items and spinning demonstrations, handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, multimedia photography, art photographs, Christmas decor, etc.

A bake sale with Scandinavian and holiday goodies will tempt taste buds.

The Children's Christmas Store will be open to children 12 and under, no parents allowed; nothing priced over $1.00. Helpers will assist kids with choosing and wrapping gifts for family members.

Shannon's Clam Chowder, chili, chili dogs, hot dogs, nachos, desserts, hot apple cider and coffee will be available for lunch.

There will be 10 raffle baskets to choose from for $1.00 a ticket. River Mile 38, Spa basket, Scribbles gift certificate, and many other baskets. Entrants need not be present to win.

Bazaar proceeds will benefit St. James Family Center's program for children and families. The event will be held at the family center at 1134 Columbia Street, Cathlamet.