The 2008 A Very Merry Market is on the way! This fabulous three-day shopping extravaganza featuring fine gifts, home accessories, unique jewelry, children’s and women’s clothing, toys, gourmet food is scheduled for November 13-15, 2008 at Alexandria Riverfront Center.

A Very Merry Market is the primary fundraiser for the Junior League of Alexandria. The money raised during these three days allows the league to invest in central Louisiana through our many programs including:

Scholarships for Seniors – five $1,000 scholarships are awarded to local, female, high school seniors who excel in volunteerism.

Junior League Foundation – grant money is given to non-profit agencies in central Louisiana who work in our focus areas (women’s and children’s issues). 2006 – 2007 total grant money awarded $11,850.

What are Hands For?-program designed and written by League members to teach non-violent conflict resolution to all 2^nd grade students in Rapides Parish.

Done in a Day- typically projects that can be completed in one day. Recent projects include: collected and distributed backpacks with school supplies for displaced children, refurbished children’s photo area at the Alexandria Zoo, etc.

Kids in the Kitchen- a program developed to help fight childhood obesity through education on nutrition and physical exercise.

We want you to be a part of this year’s activities. If you are interested in being a vendor at the 2008 A Very Merry Market, please contact the Junior League of Alexandria office at (318) 443-6975. You can also download the merchant letter, fact sheet and application.

If you have questions or would like additional information about this year’s market, please do not hesitate to call our office or e-mail merrymerchant@hotmail.com or jrleagueofalex@bellsouth.net

A Very Merry Market Application 2008