As the end of the year inches ever closer, the holidays definitely loom. Whether you love them or loathe them, the Guild of Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital can make your holiday shopping easier – and ensure you have a great day out while supporting a good cause – thanks to MercyFest, the Guild’s popular annual holiday boutique and luncheon.

Mercy Health – Cincinnati, which provides advanced, quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its care network, announces that MercyFest will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, at Receptions at Eastgate, located next to the new Jungle Jim’s at 4450 Eastgate S Drive.

Presented by the Anderson Hospital Guild, MercyFest features:

• unique jewelry, crafts, beauty products, clothing, art, food, accessories and more from nearly 20 local craft vendors, who accept cash, checks and credit cards

• 2nd-Time-Around Jewelry sale

• fashion show from Christopher & Banks and Markus Jewelers to run during a lunch buffet that begins at 12:30 p.m.

• a raffle of gift baskets and other items including ballet tickets and dinner tickets to area restaurants

• homemade bake sale featuring sweet treats to take home.

Best of all? Your purchases will help others be well. All proceeds from this event benefit Anderson Hospital and support the local community directly.

Tickets are $20 per person, payable in advance by cash or check, and you must reserve your spot. The reservation deadline is Friday, Oct. 17. For more information or to reserve your place, please call (513) 348-4802 or (513) 624-4676.

The Guild of Anderson Hospital sponsors MercyFest as its largest annual fundraiser for capital purchases and charitable care at the hospital, helping Mercy Health – Cincinnati and Anderson Hospital provide the advanced, quality, compassionate care for which they are known.