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Sarah Calams – Guest Contributor
Oct 25 2012

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping this Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the fourth annual McKinney ISD Holiday Bazaar event!

MISD's Holiday Bazaar, presented by McKinney ISD Partners in Education, boasts a variety of unique gifts, arts and crafts, decor and collectibles for all seasons. Give your found treasures as gifts or keep them for yourself. Either way, your family and friends will be begging you for insider information about where you shop!

Over 100 vendors will be present at the Bazaar and there is no entry fee!

"[Only] vendors pay a fee to participate, and that fee supports programs that fall under our umbrella like REACH," said Nancy Cowlishaw, Director of Partners in Education at MISD.  

REACH is a program designed to foster self-esteem, self-confidence and motivation to learn and improve personal and social skills. Combining these together, MISD hopes to reach one child at a time by matching adult volunteers or mentors with students in this program. 

"We have been very blessed," said Cowlishaw. "The Bazaar now attracts vendors and shoppers from all over."

All proceeds benefit McKinney ISD voluneer organizations and McKinney ISD student support services.

For more information, visit here or contact Nancy Cowlishaw at ncowlishaw@mckinneyisd.net

The Holiday Bazaar will be held inside McKinney Boyd High School - 600 North Lake Forest Drive - in McKinney.