Marklund’s 2009 Holiday Craft Fair features 35 artisans and vendors

Marklund’s 2009 Holiday Craft Fair will be a full house of 35 vendors. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Marklund Hyde Center, 1 South 450 Wyatt Dr. Geneva. In addition to the vendors, there will be a very special Marklund booth featuring items handcrafted by Marklund’s developmental training clients.

Proceeds from the 2009 Holiday Craft Fair benefit Marklund, a network of programs and services that benefit the lives of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities.

“The community response to our ‘call for crafters’ has been incredible,” said Vicki Krystof, communications manager at Marklund. “This is one craft fair to mark on your calendars. It’s really amazing.”

The items run the gamut and include: baby gifts, jewelry, fused glass, handcrafted soap, flower pots and handmade flowers, custom wood and acrylic pens, purses, Christmas tree ornaments and lots more. Also, all vendors have donated one item valued at $10 or more to Marklund for a raffle to be held during the Holiday Craft Fair. The Holiday Craft Fair also will include cosmetics and food vendors such as Longaberger baskets, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Premiere Jewelry, and Pampered Chef.

Admission is $1 for adults age 18 and over and includes a free raffle ticket. For more information, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482.

About Marklund

Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations.

Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.

In Bloomingdale, Ill., the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 – 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.

For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org/.