The Holiday Inn Express in Bridgeport will be hold a Vendor Show this Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lobby and breakfast area of the facility. The event is open to the public.

 

Although the vendors will focus primarily on craft, there is a bigger purpose for the event, said Shari Ebaugh, general manager of the facility that is situated off of Interstate 79’s Jerry Dove Drive exit. The show will benefit Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

 

Ebaugh said funds raised during this event will be donated to Messages For Hope - North Central West Virginia and Project SLB Foundation for Team Vanessa Lyon. Team Vanessa Lyon is a group that will be walking in the Walk for Suicide Prevention being held in Fairmont June 7 at noon at Palentine Park. Lyon is a local resident who lost her life to the cause that this will be benefitting.

 

For those that attend, some of the crafters will be Origami Owl ( Independent Designer Shari Marie), Thirty One with Misty Haught, Hair Bows, Scentsy and more. Gift baskets donated by the vendors will be raffled during the event. There will be a concession stand available as well.

 

For those wishing to contribute to the cause or donate an item to raffle, contact Ebaugh at 304-290-7427 or Kayla Lasko at KaylaLasko126@gmail.com. Organizers are hoping to turn this into an annual event.

 

Editor's Note: Pictured above are members of "Team Vanessa Lyon," which will be involved in the vendor show. Photo courtesy of Shari Ebaugh.