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HEIDELBERG — Some people might believe August is too early to start thinking about the winter holidays, but if you’ve been in Heidelberg long enough, you know the summer is the time to prepare for the annual Heidelberg Holiday Bazaar.
The bazaar committee is in full swing, gearing up for the event to be held at the Village Pavilion on Patrick Henry Village from Oct. 8 to 10.
What you see at the bazaar — the dozens of rows of international vendors selling everything from furniture to cheese and wine — is possible only with the helping hands of hundreds of volunteers. Open to both adults and youth (ages 13 and up), volunteer opportunities are available for everyone before, during and after the bazaar.
Volunteers enjoy all the great perks, namely being entered into a “volunteer only” drawing that includes vendor prizes and Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift cards.
But, perhaps best of all, volunteers are invited to attend the pre-shopping event the Thursday evening before the bazaar opens to the public.
Teens are also eligible to earn volunteer hours that are useful for college applications.
“We had great support from our high school students last year,” said Mickey Miller, the volunteer coordinator. “They loved it and we loved having them.”
Mr. Miller also noted that this year, shift schedules will be streamlined, giving volunteers the opportunity to get the job done and then enjoy the bazaar as shoppers themselves.
This is the 46th Holiday Bazaar hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the bazaar is presented by the Heidelberg Community Spouses’ Club.
For more information on how to become a bazaar volunteer, visit http://hcsc-heidelberg.com or www.mwrgermany.com.
(By USAGBW FMWR Marketing)
