C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort) and St. Peter’s UCC of Skokie are hosting our 9th Annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 26th from 3-4pm. A brief service will be held in St. Peter’s gymnasium honoring pets and our unique relationships with them, followed by individual pet blessings. C.A.R.E. will be on hand with pets ready for adoption and information about their adoption facility. Suggested at-the-door donation is $5, and there will be raffle baskets with wonderful pet-inspired gifts and treats. All donations benefit C.A.R.E. and St. Peter’s. 
St. Peter’s UCC is located at 8013 Laramie Avenue, Laramie &amp; Oakton across from Village Hall. Convenient parking is available in the lot off Floral Avenue just east of the church building. For the safety of all, please ensure that your pet is on a leash or in a carrier. This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend, whether they bring a pet, or are ready to begin the adoption process for a furry companion! For more information contact St Peter’s at 847-673-8166 or <a href="mailto:Office@stpeteruccskokie.org">Office@stpeteruccskokie.org</a>.
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We are always grateful for donations of non-perishable food items for our Mini Pantry – they can be left by the Church Office next to the Laramie Street door.

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We expect the return of popular vendors from previous Craft Shows, including Color Street Nails, Tastefully Simple, Supernova Crafts, Northshore Candle Co., Twisted Metal Designs by Carla, and many more! Don’t miss this chance to get your holiday shopping done early and have a fun day with family and friends at our event! All proceeds benefit St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Skokie, and the many missions we support. 
Parking is available in the lot directly east of the building, and the church is easily accessible by public transportation, located across from the Skokie Library just a few blocks west of the Oakton stop on the CTA Yellow Line. 
We are always grateful for donations of non-perishable food items for our Mini Pantry – they can be left by the Church Office next to the Laramie Street door.
If you are a vendor, and you’d like to host a table, email <a href="mailto:st.peteruccbazaar@gmail.com">st.peteruccbazaar@gmail.com</a> by Oct 30th.

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