Donna DeConcini, far left, helps customers Vanda Morey, middle, and Debbie Loring as they visit her stand at the Bear Canyon Open Air Market, which has returned after its summer hiatus between Father's Day and Labor Day. DeConcini offers fresh vegetables, eggs, tortillas and other items. The market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., said DeConcini, who is also the market's organizer.
Tari Parish hangs her sign "God's Art" before the start of the market. She sells her photography and sculptures made from native wood. New additions to the outdoor market include Huffman's cafe, Sweet Tooshies Bakery, The Bone Yard dog day-care facility, and Loven Hair and Nails.
With a pile of dried husks at her feet, Maggie McKnight strips the dried skin of a cholla so she can make lamps, mirrors, napkin holders and numerous other pieces from the plant.
Members and supporters of the Arsenal club soccer team, which is part of the Sabino Vista Soccer Club, sort out clothing before the start of their rummage and bake sale at the market.
If you go
• What: Bear Canyon Open Air Market
• When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
• Where: 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road
• Cost: Free to shop and free for nonprofit groups to fund-raise; $15 for all other vendors
• For information or to reserve space: Call 982-2645
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Donna DeConcini, far left, helps customers Vanda Morey, middle, and Debbie Loring as they visit her stand at the Bear Canyon Open Air Market, which has returned after its summer hiatus between Father's Day and Labor Day. DeConcini offers fresh vegetables, eggs, tortillas and other items. The market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., said DeConcini, who is also the market's organizer.
Tari Parish hangs her sign "God's Art" before the start of the market. She sells her photography and sculptures made from native wood. New additions to the outdoor market include Huffman's cafe, Sweet Tooshies Bakery, The Bone Yard dog day-care facility, and Loven Hair and Nails.
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