IndiePENdesign: Halloween bazaar to benefit kids in need of books

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Halloween bazaar to benefit kids in need of books

Rock for Humanity (RHum), a volunteer group, will hold a benefit bazaar for community children in need of books and other learning materials. Dubbed “A Halloween Bazaar for Kids & Kids at Heart,” the event is slated for October 30 (Sunday), 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Bulwagang Claret, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Mahinhin St., U.P. Village, Diliman, Q.C. The bazaar will showcase a wide array of local products like handicrafts, apparels, accessories, gift items, books, toys and other interesting merchandise by Filipino indiepreneurs: independent artists, young entrepreneurs, community groups and talented individuals.

Tarp wallet with a patriotic theme by Pitaka Lifestyle Billfold

Painted bottles by visual artist Betsy Alejo of Ysab Egg Art

Devil Cupcakes by Sifting Flour

Pieces of junk turned art pieces by Junkshop Abubot

Unique finds by Anique Anique


Jeepney Magazine, a Filipino “street paper” published by the Urban Opportunities for Change, Foundation, Inc.

The event will feature the kids of Claret Mission Center, a community day care center in Philcoa and one of RHum’s beneficiaries. There will be a Halloween kiddie costume contest & fashion show where all kids in their cute and fun costumes are welcome to join. Other activities include a Halloween cupcake design contest presented by Sifting Flour and Pitaka Lifestyle Billfold plus a Halloween kiddie photo contest and bazaaristas’ trick or treat. Donations of books, toys, school bags, school supplies and other educational materials will be accepted during the bazaar.


The kids of Claret Mission Center

“A Halloween Bazaar for Kids & Kids at Heart,” is the second leg of RHumobile: Traveling Community Bazaar aimed at empowering local communities and providing an alternative venue for Filipino entrepreneurs to market their products for a worthy cause. RHum’s vision is to advance the cause of humanity by giving back to the community as it endeavors to support cause-oriented projects in the area where the RHum bazaar is being held.

This December, RHum will hold a special Christmas community gift-giving event dubbed “Paskomunidad RHummage Sale” in cooperation with Claret Urban Poor Apostolate (CUPA). Instead of the traditional Christmas gift giving in urban poor communities, RHum will hold a unique bazaar for the poor where quality goods will be sold at very low prices. There will be exciting activities like band performances and recreational workshops to be facilitated by RHum advocates and volunteers from RHum bazaaristas.

For inquiries, email rhumobile@gmail.com or contact 448-6670 or 0915-2519079.

RHumobile: Traveling Community Bazaar Part 1