Enjoying hand-crafted holiday gifts

Handcrafted items ideal for holiday gifts were sold at the Port Washington American Legion Hall on Dec. 3 during a Christkindlmarkt sponsored by the Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82 Auxiliary. The event drew a number of area vendors featuring everything from ceramics to origami to handmade soaps and jewelry. (Clockwise from top) Kristen Bentrup offered a number of handpainted wooden signs and decorative items. Those attending were greeted by (from left) Auxiliary President Diane Burkhalter, Legion 2nd District Vice Commander Jim Schmidt and Auxiliary First Vice President Karry Kultgen. Glenyss Gilliam of the Grafton Yarn Shop showed off handknit caps, scarves and other accessories.                             Photo by Sam Arendt