Local residents can get some holiday shopping done early and contribute to a good cause during a popular event in Stuart tomorrow.

Stuart’s 3rd Annual “Fall Vender Blender” at the All Saints Catholic Church will take place from 9am to 1pm tomorrow with the event featuring a bake sale, raffle and two separate meals.

Local residents will be able to purchase various items from the 17 businesses that will have vendor booths set up, and participate in the raffle and bake sale.  Free will offerings will also be accepted for the breakfast and lunch meals.

All proceeds from the raffle, bake sale and meals will be donated to the Stuart Cottage Pantry.  Director Marlis Beeler says the fundraiser contributed between $300 and $400 dollars to the pantry a year ago, and she wants to thank everyone in the community for their continued support.

Anyone with questions about the event can contact Sarah Gomez at 515-249-3107 or Barb Boss at 515-523-2119.