Buy local, buy artful

Speaking of shopping, the not-for-profit Lemont Center for the Arts cordially invites you to browse and buy gift items made by local artists.

Gifts start at $2 and include fine-art cards and prints, distinctive jewelry (you won’t see these unique pieces on anyone else), hand-loomed scarves (including llama fiber), body scrub, soy candles, bird carvings, collage handbags, stained glass snowflakes, painted glassware and more.

You can also buy $1 raffle tickets for a pick-your-own prize made by artists.  Raffle proceeds benefit the arts center.

The holiday boutique is open during expanded hours until Dec. 20: noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.  We’re located between Aldi and Jeffrey LaMorte salon on State Street, south of 127th Street.