Buy local, support artists at upcoming craft fairs

People often think about making charitable contributions to families who can’t afford presents or meals this time of year. There are other ways to support the community. With many national grants, like the National Endowment for the Arts, being cut, and the remaining grants becoming increasingly competitive, it is difficult for nonprofit organizations and the artists they support to make ends meet.

Instead of buying a gift from Amazon or Walmart, consider going to a…