It's craft fair palooza in this week's To-Do list!

Leaves are falling, the air has a hint of crispness and area craft fairs are in full swing. Smells like early Christmas shopping to me. You will find something for everyone on your list at any one of the upcoming church bazaars or craft fairs on this week’s to-do list. Grab a friend and head out to shop local and support these hard working community organizations.

Saturday, Nov. 2

• 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. WMU Fall Festival at the Pleasant Hill Family Center, 1116 Garfield Street in Poplar Bluff. Good food and lots of bargains await attendees.

• 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Julia Kraft Guild of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church will host its annual craft fair and bazaar. Folk artist Adam Sobas is a new addition to the fair this year. He is an accomplished carver who fashions sculptures and bowls out of wood. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. with a menu including chili, veg. soup, sandwiches, dessert and hot or cold drinks. A wide variety of handmade gifts from local artists are sure to please everyone. The church is located at 420 N. Main Street in Poplar Bluff.

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N. Main Street in Poplar Bluff will host a Christmas open house. Hot cider and cookies will be served to guests. Several sale items, unique gifts and hand-painted Christmas ornaments by artist Kathy Dickson will be available for purchase.

Saturday, Nov. 9

• 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 97th annual two-day St. Anne’s Bazaar in the Sacred Heart School gym, 123 N. 8th Street in Poplar Bluff. Homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, tamales and paninis are just a few of the food items to be sold. A variety of booths will offer hand-made crafts, canned goods, jewelry, religious goods, homemade candy and more. There will also be a quilt and afghan raffle at 1 p.m. Sunday.

• 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Church bazaar hosted by the women of Brown Chapel AME, Poplar Bluff Grace, Poplar Bluff First and Neelyville United Methodist Churches. Hand-made gifts, crafts, baked goods, flea market and clothing are just some of the offerings. Lunch will be served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. First Methodist Church, 500 N. Main Street in Poplar Bluff. Entrance is at the back of the church.

Sunday, Nov. 10

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 97th annual two-day St. Anne’s Bazaar in the Sacred Heart School gym, 123 N. 8th Street in Poplar Bluff. Homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, tamales and paninis are just a few of the food items to be sold. A variety of booths will offer hand made crafts, canned goods, jewelry, religious goods, homemade candy and more. There will also be a quilt and afghan raffle at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5th annual craft fair at His Place Church in Doniphan. The church is located 2 miles east of Doniphan on Highway 160.

Whatever you choose, have some fun checking off your own to-do list this weekend.

Email suggestions for the to-do list to news@darnews.com or write to me at Daily American Republic, c/o To-Do List, PO Box 7, Poplar Bluff MO 63902.