Mount Forest Lions hold annual Christmas Craft Market

According to organizers, a total of 63 vendors and six non-profits took part in the event, which attracted a large crowd of browsers and shoppers. A monetary donation for the food bank was requested for admission, with all other proceeds going towards the club’s community initiatives. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Family links – Tricia Brinco was one of 63 vendors offering their wares at the Mount Forest Lions Christmas Market. Assisted by her son Max, Brinco introduced shoppers to Maxxed Links customizable permanent jewelry.

Crafty couple – Natasha Jayne brightens up the Mount Forest Lions Christmas Market with her sparkly display that also featured her husband, Shawn Shepherd’s bespoke woodcrafts. The crafty couple calls their business Sparkle n Shep.

Family values – Ayton author Linda Sachs showcases her children’s books during the Mount Forest Lions Christmas Craft Market. Sachs’ daughter, Katrina, illustrates each publication, and most of the storyline ideas come from her family. “No More Pets” is a direct quote from Sachs’ husband, while the inspiration for “No More Stuff” came from her mother, who experienced Christmas during the Great Depression years of the 1930s.