Open Prairie UCC plans German Christkindlmarkt in Princeton

Open Prairie United Church of Christ plans to hold its annual German Christkindlmarkt from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the church, according to the church. Admission is free.The church is at 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton, behind the Apollo Theater. The market is held inside, and free parking is available directly across the street.Vendors will sell international cookies and other baked goods, handmade candies, and fair trade coffees, teas and chocolates. Artisans will sell handmade items, and the Princeton High School German Club will sell German Advent calendars.Hot mulled cider, hot cocoa, gingerbread cookies and other sweets will be sold throughout the day.At 11 a.m., the Brathaus lunch counter is scheduled to begin serving a traditional German lunch of bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad and cream of potato soup. Hot dogs and macaroni and cheese will also be available.Children can color and decorate a wooden Christmas ornament at the market or take one home to