Don’t be fooled by the name. The Semiahmoo House Society’s Women’s Fair isn’t just for those with the XX chromosome.
While there will be many things that will be of interest to the fairer gender, organizer and Semiahmoo House program co-ordinator Sylvia Hoeree says the fundraising event will be sure to please people of all ages and sex.
“It’s definitely a family-friendly event. Children under 12 receive free admission and everyone else only pays a loonie,” she said. “After I printed the flyers, I was a bit worried people may think it’s a women-only event, but it’s not. All are welcome.”
The fair will feature a selection of items from home-based businesses – including handmade beauty products, jewelry and books.
Proceeds from table rentals and admission will go towards purchasing audio-video equipment for Semiahmoo Houses’ film focus group which wants to make awareness videos about acquired brain injuries.
“We are focused on empowering the people we support to expand their hopes and dreams and to fulfill them. So we wanted to help provide all we can,” Hoeree said, noting she is aiming for $2,000 for the equipment.
“As soon as we’re all organized, the guys are going to go ahead and build a green screen.
“Our team is incredibly resourceful.”
Hoeree came up with the idea to organize a fair to raise the funds after accompanying a close friend to craft fairs.
“I thought, what a great opportunity for people with home-based business to show their wares while raising awareness for acquired brain injuries,” she said.
Hoeree also noted that the Semiahmoo House table will include paintings for sale by the people in the acquired brain injury programs, as well as soaps and scents by the people who use the Semiahmoo Employment Training services.
The fair will be held Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15306 24 Ave., and will include a concession stand, tarot card readings and chair massages.
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