<I>Eagle file photo</I><BR>Above, Vern Mecham displayed illuminated Christmas trees for sale at last year's Mt. Vernon Grange Holiday Bazaar.

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon Grange’s Holiday Bazaar is first up in the area to ring in the holiday season.

The annual bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15, in the grange hall, located a mile east of Mt. Vernon.

Tables of holiday items, crafts and other goodies will be on sale from local artisans and crafters. There will be a delicious lunch and dessert available too.

Everyone is welcome to stop by and get started on their holiday shopping. This is the annual fund-raiser for the Mt. Vernon Grange.