There is really something for everyone at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church's bazaar, whether you're looking for food, homemade crafts or thrift-store treasures, said Mary Ann Eshleman, bazaar organizer. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 1290 River Road, Marietta.

"For food, we are doing soup and barbecue to go again this year like we did last year," Eshleman noted. The selection of soups will include ham and bean, vegetable beef and chicken corn, along with whatever other types church members choose to make. "We'll have a variety to choose from," she remarked. "We'll also have hamburger and pork barbecue, and we always have a lot of baked goods, like cookies, candy and snacks. The baked goods are most people's favorite part of the bazaar. They walk in the door and head straight to them."

Throughout the year, church members get together about once a month to make craft items for the bazaar. Items for sale will include a variety of wood crafts such as snowmen, sleds and other Christmas decorations, as well as year-round decor. "Some of our wooden items are made from repurposed wood, including pallets," Eshleman commented, adding that items also include window frame mirrors, a bench, wall sconces and stools. Other craft items that will be featured include crocheted stuffed animals, hats, scarves and an afghan, as well as beaded jewelry, notebooks and ornaments.

A white elephant area of the bazaar will feature a little of everything, Eshleman said. "There's usually a big section of jigsaw puzzles and books," she said. "There's lots of miscellaneous variety and lots of good bargains."

Half of the proceeds from the bazaar will go toward the church's elevator fund, and half will support outreach ministries, including the East Donegal/Conoy Area Christian Food Bank, school supplies for local students and programs for local senior citizens.

Eshleman said the bazaar is not just a fundraiser but also a way for the church to connect with the community. "We like to give back, and we like putting on an event that promotes good fellowship," she shared. "The bazaar also involves everybody in our congregation in some way, from making crafts to making food to helping during the event."