2021 marks the 36th consecutive year that Salem United Church of Christ (UCC) of Rohrerstown has hosted a holiday bazaar on the first Saturday of November. Last year's event was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Salem UCC of Rohrerstown's 36th annual holiday bazaar will take on a hybrid format.

As the webmaster for Salem UCC of Rohrerstown and a co-chair of the bazaar, Alex DiMarzio thought it would be a great idea to offer the public with a hybrid online and in-person event. "We're trying to be safe," said DiMarzio. "People can pick up their online order, or people can come inside, shop around, and look at everything."

Salem UCC of Rohrerstown's annual holiday bazaar will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2312 Marietta Ave., Lancaster. There will be about 20 different vendors, a quilt auction, and 20 themed baskets available for ticket purchase. Vendors will sell handmade snowmen, angels, ceramics, ornaments, soaps, candles, scarves, jewelry, and more. Tickets for the themed baskets will be drawn at 1 p.m., and the winners will be notified via email or phone. Traditional homemade baked goods and soups, such as pumpkin pies, mincemeat pies, sticky buns, hamburger barbecue soup, beef and vegetable soup, and vegetarian soup, can be preordered online at http://salem-ucc-roh.square.site/. People can also purchase these food items on the day of the event based on availability.

"I always like the baked goods and the artsy-craftsy stuff," stated DiMarzio. "We always have a multiple array of things."

The proceeds from the holiday bazaar will be used to continue restoring the historic church building and for mission outreach.

Guests are invited to visit Salem UCC of Rohrerstown's Sunday worship services, which begin at 10 a.m. To learn more, visit http://www.salemuccroh.org. For more information about the bazaar or for help with the event website, readers may contact DiMarzio at amdimarz@gmail.com.