St. Joseph the Worker Hosts Craftfest This Weekend

The work of 40 crafters will be on sale this weekend as the Women's Guild of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Orefield sponsors its annual in the parish center.

Doors open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, and again on Sunday, Nov. 13, with crafts, gift baskets, ethnic foods, baked goods and homemade candy available. There will also be a Santa shop for children, a Chinese auction and a unique boutique offering jewelry and other items.

On Friday, members of the Women's Guild were busy setting up for the two-day craft show. Sue Shortell, who has chaired the event for 26 years, said thousands of items will be available for sale.

Proceeds benefit St. Joseph the Worker church and school, and community organizations.

"There's such a camraderie, and committment," said Shortell, about the guild's involvement. "It's a gift back, for God's blessing."

Here are the dates and times for Craftfest:

* Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

* Sunday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Coffee and donuts will be served.