Drawings for veterans, December marketplace

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Kaleva Art Gallery storefront on Wuoski Avenue in Kaleva. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

File photo of the Kaleva Art Gallery storefront by Ramona DeGeorgio-Venegas.

Kaleva News by Cindy Asiala

During November, members of the public may pay tribute to a veteran by visiting the Kaleva Art Gallery at 14449 Wuoksi Ave. and entering the service member’s name in a drawing to win one of two wall hangings created especially for veterans.

One of the wall hangings honors the Marines; the other recognizes all branches of the military. They were created by Sandra “Sandi” VanDonkelaar, who has taught quilting classes at Maple Grove Township Community Center.

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The drawing for the wall hangings will take place Dec. 1, and organizers said they hope to award other prizes as well.

Gallery hours are Friday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact the gallery at (231) 362-2749 or visit the website at: https://www.kalevamichigan.com/kaleva-art-gallery.

Christmas Marketplace

On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., a Kaleva Christmas Marketplace will be held in three village locations to help shoppers plan and complete their holiday purchases. The Kaleva Art Gallery on Wuoksi Avenue will offer handmade gifts, including household items, jewelry, weavings, pottery and more. The Bottle House Museum, also on Wuoksi, will be decorated and filled with Finnish history and culture, as well as gift ideas. The decorated Maple Grove Township Community Center, on Kauko Street, will host Kaleva businesses with gift ideas displayed on tables and ready for purchase.

All three locations will offer a Kaleva Passport. Shoppers are encouraged to get their passport stamped at each of the three to qualify for a raffle (no purchase is necessary). The drawing takes place Sunday at 4 p.m. Prizes include a $25 gift certificate from the Bottle House Museum, a $25 gift certificate from the Kaleva Art Gallery, an adult haircut valued at $40 from Krista Fink, and one large pizza from 3 Sisters Tavern on Walta Street.

To get everyone in the holiday spirit, hot chocolate and cookies will be served, a children’s activity is planned and visits with Santa are encouraged.

As always, arrive on time for the best selection of goodies.

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