Submitted by: Karen Gade |

The Benito Rec. Centre was buzzing on Saturday, Nov. 30 when the Benito United Church hosted their 18th annual Craft and Trade event. The mild weather contributed to the great turnout. 42 tables of crafters and home based businesses gave those attending a large variety of shopping choices.

Pictured above: Karen Harness and Shelley Schure get ready to receive customers at the United Church Bake Table.

Pictured above: Ann Keane gives some background on her gems and jewelry to Tara Blosha.

Pictured above: Shelley Mackie, dressed in Ukrainian attire, helps sell a variety of delicious baking and other favourites at the Vesna Ladies table.

Pictured left: Sandi Barschewsky and her daughter battled some icy roads from Pine River to exhibit her Norwex products.

This year lunch was served from the newly renovated rink concession area. This provided a spacious and relaxing spot for shoppers to sit, socialize, and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup or chili and a bun.

We appreciate the extra hours of work put in by the Rec. Centre staff and Board to make sure this area was ready in time for our use.


Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser making it such a successful event!