MERA's 2015 Christmas Fair

Jeff Green | Nov 25, 2015

On Sat. November 28 MERA is the place to be for shoppers looking for unique holiday gifts created by a host of local artisans.
The annual juried show will take place at MERA from 10am - 4pm. The fair is the ideal place to shop locally and support local artists and artisans as well as supporting Community Arts at MERA in McDonalds Corners in your community.
This popular, juried show features vendors of original one-of-a-kind creations that you won’t find anywhere else: hand weaving by the MERA weavers and Heather Sherratt, fibre arts items, organic Chocolate by Ludwig, Strawberry Cottage beeswax
candles and natural soaps, salves, jewelry, felted creations, jams and jellies, gift bag raffle, home baking, a café, hand painted Christmas cards and much more.

Two historic legacy projects for gift giving at MERA Kay Rogers editor, author and member of the 200th Anniversary working group for the Tay Valley Township, is also affiliated with the joint working group of the four municipalities that make up the Perth Military Settlement. She will be selling copies of two historic legacy projects that are helping to celebrate Lanark County's upcoming 200 year anniversary in 2016. In partnership with MERA, Kay will be selling copies of the 2016 Perth Military Settlement calendar, which is  comprised of hand coloured vintage postcards (above) that date back to the late 19th century. The calendar also includes a picture of the historic quilt created by the Lanark County Quilter's Guild, which was put together by “the Needle Pushers” at MERA.

Rogers is also selling copies of the book titled "At Home In Tay Valley", an in depth book that celebrates the people, places and
historic events of the township with over 60 local contributors. The book includes a section titled "Arduous Work" about the history of weaving in the area, which was put together by local weavers Ellen Good and Heather Sherratt. These items cost $10 and $30 respectively and will be for sale at MERA (except during the Christmas Fair) with a portion of the proceeds being donated to MERA.