Oak Hill School to Host World Culture Bazaar

Families in the Tri-State area will have the opportunity in the coming weeks to learn a little more about world cultures and contribute to local and international philanthropies, thanks to an event hosted by Oak Hill School. On Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the school will host the Oak Hill World Culture Bazaar, a day that will include food, crafts, and world culture goods.

Entrance fees are:  Family:  $10;  Adult:  $5; Children: $3; or Student performer:  $2.

The event will include a number of non-profit booths that will be selling a variety of items, including handmade items from artisans all over the world, art pieces designed by Oak Hill students, t-shirts and more. There also will be international food tasting booths and sweets and treats made by student bakers.

“Proceeds from the Bazaar will go to Potters Wheel Ministries, the Salvation Army, Constitutional Outdoor Classroom, Riley’s Children’s Hospital and the Tri-State MS Association.

The primary purpose of the event is to allow Oak Hill students the opportunity to participate in the American cultural tradition of charity,” said Alice Work, Oak Hill art teacher. “Our second purpose is to host a community event where students can practice leadership and citizenship skills while learning about cultures and traditions of other countries.”

In addition to the Bazaar, two students from North High School – seniors Taylor Humphrey and Allison Rollins – will be collecting gently used blankets and school supplies that they will send to Rakai Children’s Village in Uganda as part of their senior project.  The students also will be selling t-shirts at the event to raise money to purchase supplies for the village.