Want an easy, calm and beautiful way to begin your Christmas preparations? Would you like to find the decorations, gifts, knick-knacks and specialty items that brighten this holiday, at prices you can afford – and do your community some good at the same time? Then plan to stop in at the Christmas Boutique on Sugar Plum weekend at Holy Cross Church, 51 W. Main St., North East.

The boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and will offer shoppers a warm welcome and a huge array of gently used items and handmade crafts, for making family and guests equally welcome at your house for the whole season. 

There will even be Christmas cookies to welcome shoppers, along with trees and trimmings, a collection of snowmen, candles and crafts, things to give and things to treat yourself to. 

Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to service projects here in Erie County. Skip the rush and savor the Christmas spirit, starting the season off right here in our own community. 

Holy Cross waits to welcome you!