Henry Puffer, Lester, Kingsley to Host Shopping Events

Submitted by Downers Grove Grade School District 58.

Looking for inexpensive, unique and/or local holiday gifts? Downers Grove Grade School District 58 has you covered! Three District 58 schools will hold holiday shopping events during the Dec. 4-5 weekend. Read on to learn more about each event.

Henry Puffer Toy Swap - Dec. 4 (drop-off), Dec. 5 (sale)

The Henry Puffer Earth Club will host its fifth annual Toy Swap this December. Families may donate new or gently used toys to the Toy Swap on Friday Dec. 4 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Families will receive one ticket for each toy donated. The Toy Swap will open for ticketholders only on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9-10 a.m.Ticketholders may exchange each ticket for one ‘new’ toy. The Toy Swap will open to the general public from 10-11 a.m. Toys will then be available for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit the Henry Puffer Earth Club. Learn more here.

Lester Holly Days - Dec. 4 from 3-8 p.m.

The Lester PTA will hold its annual Holly Days shopping event on Friday, Dec. 4 from3-8 p.m. at the Lester gymnasium. The event will feature more than 30 local small businesses, crafters and vendors. Families can also enjoy a visit with Santa; raffles; mini manicures and chair massages; a kids’ shopping and craft area; free gift-wrapping; a bake sale; and more! The first 50 visitors will receive a free “swag bag.” Gifts start at 50 cents. Learn more here.

Kingsley Vendor Fair - Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Kingsley PTA will host its annual Vendor Fair and Pancake Breakfast onSaturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many local artists and small businesses will sell artisan crafts; affordable handbags; jewelry; gourmet foods and more! Many vendors will have cash and carry items on-hand to sell. Enjoy a raffle and pancake breakfast for a small donation as well. A percentage of all items sold will be donated to the Kingsley PTA. Would you like to be a vendor at Kingsley’s Vendor Fair? Kingsley will accept vendor signups until Nov. 21. Contact Angela Suggs at amsuggs@msn.com to sign up or learn more information.