The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley is looking for vendors who might be interested in having a table for displaying and selling their wares. Tables are NO cost for non-profits; $25 for for-profit concerns.* This is NOT a fundraiser for us—but rather an opportunity to benefit locally-owned businesses and nonprofits. We are emphasizing the “international” theme, but others are welcome. Vendors should send an email to info@zontaqv.org, identifying Organization, Contact name, phone, email, (website), Non-profit / For Profit, and Description of Items to be offered for sale at the Marketplace.

We are also passing the word to colleagues, friends, and family about this opportunity to shop and make an impact!  Among the offerings we expect:

· Specialty items made in Malawi and Uganda to benefit local nonprofits

· Items presented by Women Veterans from SoldierOn at the Leeds MA VA campus

· Crafts made by and for refugees resettled in Pioneer and Quaboag Valleys

· Imported Italian Olive Oil

· Handmade Pottery, Jewelry, Knitted Wraps/Shawls, Scarves, Birdhouses

· Local Honey and honey-infused products

· Poinsettias & Other Holiday items
Hearty Appetizers and Desserts, Coffee, Tea and Cash Bar
Entertainment by Deborah Deschamps

Cost $15 / Person
(*Non-profit and for-profit tables receive one free $15 guest pass)

Reservations requested. Email info@zontaqv.org or call Dianne at 413-237-4922with names of attendees. Pay at the event with cash, check or credit card.

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Toys, books and clothing gift cards will be collected at the event to benefit children spending the holidays in shelters.  Wish list :

All items must be appropriate for children ages 0 – 12 years old. All items should be new and unwrapped.

Infant toys (i.e. rattles, soft books, unbreakable mirrors, stacking blocks, soft keys, etc.)

Multi-cultural dolls (Baby Alive, Melissa & Doug)

Doll accessories (cribs, strollers, cradles, bottles, clothes)

Doll houses and furniture (wood only) suitable for preschool children

Doll accessories (cribs, strollers, cradles, bottles, clothes)

Science toys (magnets, magnifying glasses, bug boxes, sorting boxes, balance scales, tornado tubes)

Dramatic play/make-believe toys (i.e. kitchen & multi-cultural food sets, doctor sets, adult size plastic dishes)

Dramatic play clothes (multicultural and community helpers)

Wooden toys and puzzles

Farm sets

Airport sets

Garage sets

Train sets

Fire trucks

Cars and trucks (large enough to not be choking hazard)

Community Helper Items (toys and dress-up clothes for Firefighters, Police,Teachers, Doctors, Nurses, etc.)

Construction tool sets

Musical instruments

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head®

Stickers, magnetic letters and shapes

Play Scarves

Animal puppets

Puzzle rack and puzzles (beginner with pegs, wooden simple puzzles)

Cause and effect toys (pop up type toys, wooden marble runs, etc.)

Duplo legos

Push and pull toys (Baby activity walkers)

Board games for 3

Small bean bags

Ring toss games

Sturdy cars and trucks

Water /Bath/Sand play kits

Soft balls (foam, Nerf, etc.)

Jump ropes and Hula hoops
Arts and Craft Supplies

Play-Doh® (full size, not party size)

Art supply kits (for preschoolers)

Bubbles

Markers/crayons/colored pencils

Paint (watercolor, school paint, and finger paint, all in larger sizes)

Construction paper

Craft supplies (pompoms, pipe cleaners, feathers, wiggle eyes, etc.)
Books

Books without words

Spanish books

Spanish/English books

Board books

Books with grandparents

Big books for group story times

Books on tape

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST SHELTERS CANNOT ACCEPT:
 
Used items
 
Barbie dolls or Bratz dolls
 
Stuffed animals
 
Military/Action/Superhero figures (PowerRangers, Spider Man or any toy with weapons)
 
Toys that are broken / missing parts
 
Small toys that are a choking hazard
 
Candy
 
Gift Cards