Bazaar helps lavender group bring holiday cheer

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, December 20, 2017

The Sequim Lavender Growers’ 2017 Holiday Bazaar was deemed a big success after the Sequim Lavender Growers Association raised $1200 for two local charities: Toys for Tots and the Red Cross.

At the Nov. 24-25 event hosted at Sunland Golf & Country Club, Santa helped collect $170 in cash, 23 toys, 14 stuffed animals, 25 stocking stuffers and more.

Lavender gift baskets (filled with goodies from the Sequim Lavender Growers), a tree and artwork were raffled off and raised almost $600.

The association is matching the raffle proceeds and dropping off checks to Toys for Tots and The Red Cross for $600 each. Santa and Buddy the Elf (Jeff Lundstrom and Mike McCrorie) were suited up for the bazaar.

Pictured, from left, are Susan Zuspan, Santa Claus, SLGA President Jill Pinder, Don Zanon, Bill Wheeler, Mike Zuspan and Mary Jendrucko.