Holiday Hoopla Shopping Event Set For Oct. 25

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The first Holiday Hoopla will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1-5 p.m. at Loose Cannon on the Southside. The Holiday Hoopla will feature over 20 direct marketing and craft vendors, as well as a gift wrapping station provided by Chattanooga’s Kids on the Block.  

The shopping event is free and open to the public and will feature items such as essential oil products, skin care products, jewelry and accessories, handmade items and more.  

Chattanooga’s Kids on the Block will be on hand to wrap all purchases as they kick off their 32nd Annual Holiday Gift Wrap which will take place Dec. 7-24 in two locations inside the mall at Hamilton Place. The 32nd Annual Holiday Gift Wrap is a fundraising event for CKOB to help raise funds to support CKOB mission to educate children about social concerns and differences, giving them the skills to stay safe and healthy. The funds raised will help provide educational programs free of charge to children in 16 counties served by CKOB. These programs focus on child abuse prevention, bullying, healthy eating, self-esteem, mental health, making friends, effective communication, anger management and more. 

Vendor space is still available for Holiday Hoopla with a vendor fee of $50. No vendors or companies will be duplicated at the event.  For more information or o become a vendor contact Kasandra Helms at kasandra@kidsontheblock.net or call 757-5259. 

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