Mercy Auxiliary kicks off 2024 holiday season with Mistletoe Market

Make your way to Mercy Medical Center, 701 10^th St. SE, on Thurs., Nov. 14, for the Mercy Auxiliary’s 12th annual Mistletoe Market. Hours of the event are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Get your holiday shopping done early at this festive Auxiliary fundraiser. Nearly 40 local vendors will have their unique, handcrafted merchandise on display and available for purchase beginning at Mercy’s 10^th Street entrance and extending into the Hallagan Education Center. Guests will find home and holiday décor; soaps; aprons; children’s gifts; jewelry; wood and metal works; and many other distinctive, one-of-a-kind items.

Guests are also invited to purchase sweet treats at the bake sale, including homemade cakes, cookies, pastries and other decoratively displayed treats.

Raffle tickets will be also sold for items and gift certificates from local merchants. Raffle prizes include a diamond pendant necklace donated by Siebke Hoyt, $500 cash, and a weekend in Galena, among others.

Holiday merchandise will be offered at Mercy’s two gift shops, as well the hospital’s festive, new Christmas Room.

All proceeds go to the Mercy Auxiliary in support of current projects at Mercy Medical Center. The Auxiliary has supported services in Mercy’s Birthplace, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, pediatrics, security, family counseling, intensive care and more.