Speaking of the holidays, if you’re like the Motherlode mamas you get a thrill out of marking through all the names on your list in one fell swoop by buying everything in one place. If so, you’ll want to know about the ultimate shopping experience coming our way next month. The Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville (JARB) is sponsoring Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market 2008!

Specialized retailers from Northwest Arkansas and across the country will be selling their merchandise, so you’re sure to find something you can’t live without. There will also be a visit from the North Pole. Yep, Santa’s stopping by! That’s another thing to cross off your list: have a photographer take your child’s picture with Santa and you won’t have to make an extra trip. And the best part? The money we spend on tickets (only $5 bucks at the door and FREE for kids under 12) goes directly to the Junior Auxiliary’s service projects which benefit children in our community.

Here’s the vital information:

Location: Clarion Hotel and Convention Center

211 SE Walton Blvd. Bentonville, Ark.

Hours: Thursday, November 13: Noon to 8 p.m.

Friday, November 14: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 15: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets: $5 in advance or at the door

(Children under 12 are free)

Ticket Outlets: Kate Austin, Poor Richards, and B LaRue

For additional ticket information, call (479)256-9351 or www.jarb.org

The Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville’s motto is “Care Today … Character Tomorrow”. JARB is a non-profit service organization dedicated to improving the community by addressing the needs of children, youth, and families through a variety of hands-on service projects. Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market is a major fund-raiser with all ticket proceeds supporting numerous service projects. For information on the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Inc., go to this website: www.najanet.org

Service projects include the following: Children’s Advocacy Center, Hygiene Packets, Head Start, Jason Foundation, Reading is Fundamental, Snackpacks for Kids (in partnership) and Scholarships

The national focus for 2008 is “Healthy Children, Healthy Futures”. For additional ticket information, call 479-256-9351.