STOUGHTON - The school community council (SCC) from the Stoughton Central School held its annual craft and trade show on Nov. 17, filling the gymnasium with vendors.
Upon entering the school, a $2 entry fee was charged which got everyone entered in several draws at the door. Santa Claus was also present, and kids went and told him what they wanted for Christmas, and had their photo taken with the jolly old soul.
The Stoughton Lions Club was selling tickets for their fundraiser and the Girl Guides were on hand selling cookies.
Vendors from across the province came to set up at the school with wooden treasurers, glass ornaments and gourmet treats.
There was a wide variety of crafts and trades from lazer art sketched on glass to jewelry taken from old and made new; and from baked goods to toques that were handknitted and crocheted.
Krystle Prochnow from Saskatoon attended the show for the first time. Usually, she goes to several shows in a year and decided to take this one in when she heard about how well organized it is.
She was overly impressed with the crowd and the friendliness of the people.
Around 150 people dropped by the school, taking in the sights of all that the vendors had to offer and to begin their Christmas shopping.
The SCC provides support to the staff and students in the school. Often school budgets do not include the little extras that are needed, and this is what the SCC hopes to provide.
Each school has such a council, which is generally run by parents and/or friends. They are a valuable part of the school.
The Stoughton Bulldogs senior girls' volleyball team were also selling tickets on a raffle basket donated by the Stoughton Meat Market, to help provide funds for travel expenses.
