On November 18th, Beaverton High School kicked off the holiday season with the Holiday Bazaar. At the bazaar, the Beaverton community came together to sell various goods in the cafeteria and breezeway of the school. The neatly organized stands and the steam coming from the hot food being sold created a holiday atmosphere.
Author, Lars Hedbor, was standing in a corner of the lunchroom. He was dressed in an American Revolutionary War uniform; there was a wall of books behind him. “I’m trying to tell the stories of real people … those who didn’t make it into the history books,” Hedbor said. Hedbor writes 10 pages a day and has written over 15 books about the American Revolution. “I sort of accidentally started writing a book,” Hedbor stated when asked about becoming an author. He prepared for the event by stocking his shelves and making repairs to his costume.
Steve Schiefelbein of Steve Schiefelbein Ceramics was a high school art teacher. After his retirement, Schiefelbein missed the studio and the wheel that he used for his entire career. “I love the process of turning a lump of clay into something useful or attractive,” Schiefelbein said. Schiefelbein now makes over 10 pieces of pottery each month. “I missed the studio and the wheel. I started [my own studio] in a small shed in my backyard,” Schiefelbein stated.
Niyahh Haqq of Niyahh Handcrafted has been making candles since she was a teenager. Her soaps and candles are made out of plant waxes with no petroleum. This is one of the best ways to make fragrances with no harsh chemicals. Haqq makes 25 different kinds of soaps and candles. Haqq prepared for the event by packaging her soaps and readying them for transport.
Students also showcased work at the Bazaar. National Art Honor Society sold holiday cards and both the BHS Choir and Band performed, singing and playing festive songs. The Holiday Bazaar is always a great time for the Beaverton community to come together and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.
