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It’s a day the crafty among us have been anticipating for months: the unofficial launch of the holiday bazaar season.

You can find a list of all of the season’s bazaars at http://www.mailtribune.com/holidaybazaars. But if it’s a jaunt for today you’re after, here are a few happening now, with admission prices noted where they apply:

— At Jefferson Elementary School, 333 Holmes Ave., Medford, the 27th annual Christmas bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes Christmas decor, ornaments, woodcrafts, candles, jewelry, dolls, bears, quilts, Victorian floral, blown glass, clothes, totes, wind chimes, dog items, bird houses, collectibles, baked goods, beauty products, handbags, scrapbooking, leather, beadwork and soaps.

— At Barnett Woods retirement community, 2979 Barnett Road, Medford, a community holiday bazaar is planned from noon to 4 p.m.

— At First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Road, Medford, the 15th annual holiday bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes more than 65 crafters and artisans, plus a bake sale. Meals and snacks will be available. (Entry is $1, free for those 16 and younger.)

— At Ascension Lutheran Church, 2617 Barnett Road, Medford, the annual holiday bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes Christmas items, crafts, baked goods and other items. A lunch of soup, bread, dessert and a beverage will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $6.

— At Talent Friends Church, 50 Talent Ave., the annual Christmas bazaar and baked-food sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It includes vegetable beef soup with French bread, homemade pies, breads, cookies, handcrafted items and a bargain basement.

— At Phoenix First Presbyterian Church, 121 Second St., Phoenix, the Angel-Fest Holiday Boutique is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The old-fashioned bazaar includes an array of holiday wreaths, decorations and homebaked goods. Hot, homemade lunch by the Lithia Springs Youth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will include soup, bread, pie, coffee and tea. Proceeds go to the mission projects of the Presbyterian Women.

— At Phoenix Grange, 209 N. Main St., Phoenix, the annual fall bazaar offers handcrafted gifts, baked goods and hot lunch.

— At Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 745 N. 10th St., Central Point, a holiday bazaar is set from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes homemade holiday items plus $3 for a soup and sandwich lunch to raise money to fund mission projects in 2010.

— At Faith Lutheran Church, 8582 Rogue River Highway, Rogue River, a Christmas gift boutique is set from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hand-tied quilts, vintage jewelry, embroidered works, gifts, baked goods and a hot lunch are planned.

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