Nonprofit Groups Sell Holiday Crafts, Gifts

Hand-crafted items and holiday themed decorations will be available for sale as several local churches, temples and nonprofit organizations offer Valley residents an alternative to mall shopping. Beginning today, gifts can be purchased from the boutiques and crafts fairs listed below. Admission to many of the events is free.

TODAY

* The Agua Dulce Woman’s Club will hold its annual Christmas boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road. Information: (805) 269-5824.

* The eighth annual Chapel Crafters Boutique will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. Information: (818) 846-8611.

* The Crafty Ladies will hold a Christmas boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Patrick Henry Middle School, 17340 San Jose St., Granada Hills. Information: (818) 993-7977.

* The Calabasas High School Parent Faculty Committee will hold a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Club, 23400 Park Sorrento. Information: (818) 222-2782.

* First Presbyterian Church of Encino will hold a holiday boutique from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 4963 Balboa Blvd. Information: (818) 788-1147.

* A “Treats and Treasures” holiday boutique will be held by the Foothill Civitan Club of Burbank from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salvation Army Auditorium, 300 E. Angeleno Ave. Information: (818) 848-0601.

* The Joslyn Adult Center will hold a holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Information: (818) 238-5353.

* Our Savior’s First Lutheran Church will hold an arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Granada Hills. Information: (818) 363-9505.

* “Boutique Fantastique” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Saugus High School, 21900 Centurion Way. Information: (805) 297-5102.

* St. Martin-in-the-Fields will hold a patio crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the parish, 7136 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Information: (818) 343-7804.

* St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church will hold a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 15950 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. Information: (818) 891-1759.

* United Methodist Women of Tujunga will hold a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall, 9901 Tujunga Canyon Blvd. Information: (818) 352-1481.

* The San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council will hold the second annual fall arts and crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the council’s corporate office site, 10824 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Information: (818) 718-6460.

* The Wilkinson Multipurpose Senior Center will hold a boutique and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 8956 Vanalden Ave., Northridge. Information: (818) 756-7741.

SUNDAY

* A Hanukkah marketplace and Mikasa sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Information: (818) 346-0811.

* St. Mel’s Monday Adult Club will hold a holiday boutique and craft show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mel’s Church, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 343-8507.

* Temple Judea Sisterhood will hold a Hanukkah boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the temple, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Information: (818) 758-3800.

* Temple Ramat Zion will hold an annual holiday boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the temple social hall, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. Information: (818) 360-1881.