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Updated at 4:13 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2007

Several craft fairs on tap today

Advertiser Staff

So you hit Waikele at midnight on Black Friday and spent yesterday at the Ala Moana mall trying to figure out the best local gifts, but you still have the shopping bug?

Take heart, because there are several arts and craft fairs on O'ahu for you to visit today:

  • Winter Craft Fair, presented by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, more than 160 craft and food vendors, silent auction, free retina screening by Project Vision; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 'Uke'e St., Waipi'o; free ($5 donation for 8:30 a.m. entry); 676-5400.

  • Holiday craft fair, with lauhala weaving demonstrations, entertainment by Danny Carvalho and hula halau, ceramics, quilts, jewelry, artwork, woodcarvings, food and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mission Houses Museum; free; 531-0481, ext. 714.

  • World Art Bazaar, jewelry, ornaments, ceramics, baskets, masks and exotic items from around the world; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; repeats 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 9; free; 532-8704.

  • Christmas Fantasy Art and Craft Sale, artwork, clothing, jewelry, woodcarvings, stained glass and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Windward Community College, Gallery 'Iolani; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2; free; 235-1218, 262-9433.

  • Impressions print sale, etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists, sponsored by Honolulu Printmakers; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 536-5507.

  • Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, handcrafted items, holiday food and prize drawings; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena; $4*; 623-4050.

  • Santa's Helpers Craft Fair, wide variety of handcrafted items, clothing, accessories and food; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Glass by Gail, 243 'Aikahi Loop, Kailua; free; 254-3344.

  • Just For Fun Holiday Shopping Bazaar, fashion, jewelry, spa and gift items and more; 4:30-9 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre; free; 630-9184.