Trash & Treasure, Temari's a highly anticipated seasonal craft fundraiser, marks its 26th year this Sunday Oct. 26 at the Manoa Grand Ballroom of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.

The event originated in the early years of Temari history, when faculty cleaned out nooks and crannies in their studios to sell one-of-a-kinds and discontinued items in a 10th Avenue hall. The "one person's trash is another's treasure" mantra has prevailed since, and the fair has grown and emerged as a source of sellar new pieces by a roster of artists and vendors whose wares have become magnets for regular shoppers.

The two-tier event is open from 8 to 9 a.m. for Temari members, who will get first dibs to the sale, which includes ornaments, towels, T-shirts and original art — perhaps more treasures than trash. The public hours will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Besides the merchandise by vendors, whose fees and sales support Temari's art programs, the event now features non-profit groups to hawk products and unusual holiday gifts in the JCCH's patio. Participants include Bamboo Ridge Press, Pacific Potters Guild, Moil'i'ili Communuty Center, Project Linus and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.

Temari is a non-profit organization now celebrating 29 years of perpetuating Asian and Pacific cultural traditions and nurturing contemporary artforms through educational programs, festive events, international exhibitions and entrepreneurship.