{"id":59639,"date":"2025-10-21T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=59639"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:40:00","slug":"annual-gpv-band-craft-fair-showcases-creativity-community-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=59639","title":{"rendered":"Annual GPV band craft fair showcases creativity, community spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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FALL RIVER:<\/strong> The annual Georges P. Vanier Junior High Band Craft Fair once again filled the school gym and cafeteria with colour, creativity, and community spirit from Oct. 17\u201318.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dozens of local vendors and students set up tables to sell their handmade creations, all in support of the school\u2019s band program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the young artisans drawing attention was SJ Boyd, who, along with their sister Maggie, sold handmade cat and dog toys under their family\u2019s small business name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The siblings design and craft each toy themselves, a process that takes time, patience, and a lot of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor our cat toys, we start with sewing, then stuffing, and then sewing them back together,\u201d explained SJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s something we both really like doing, and we try to make each one fun and durable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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The pair\u2019s dog toys are made from braided fleece, a favourite among pet owners for being both soft and sturdy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor the dog toys, we have to cut the fleece and then tie it together,\u201d SJ said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe actually like to make them when we\u2019re on road trips or watching shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s relaxing and kind of fun to do together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While their toys aren\u2019t available online yet, the siblings are making a name for themselves on the local craft fair circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHonestly, I like meeting the people and seeing all the pets and photos, and hearing all the stories afterward from happy customers,\u201d said SJ with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visitors to the GPVJH Band Craft Fair could browse everything from handmade jewelry and soaps to woodwork, baked goods, and festive decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By doing so they were all supporting local makers and the school\u2019s band students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the 60-plus vendors there were Gnomes; handmade jewelry by the students; art work by students; Nova Dog Bakery; Quinn\u2019s Creations; and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds from table rentals and sales help fund the junior high\u2019s band activities throughout the year, including new music, instrument maintenance, and travel to performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfb5 GPVJH BAND CRAFT FAIR AT A GLANCE<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/em> Georges P. Vanier Junior High, Fall River
\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Dates:<\/em> Oct. 17\u201318
\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Hosted by:<\/em> GPVJH Band Program
\ud83d\udcb0 Purpose:<\/em> Fundraiser to support band activities and student musicians
\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udfa8 Highlights:<\/em> Student and community vendors selling handmade crafts, gifts, and holiday items<\/p>\n\n\n

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