If you're crafty, you're already hard at work on the special holiday project of the season. Maybe you make scarves for all your friends, bake elaborate cookies, or crochet cozy blankets. If you're like the rest of us, though, you're willing to part with a little green to save time on holiday gifts. Check out these three local sales to find something handmade and heartfelt. More are guaranteed to crop up as the holiday seasons approaches, so check rochestercitynewspaper.com regularly for updates.

It's the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale at the Rochester Museum and Science Center (657 East Ave). The bazaar takes place on Friday, November 20, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, November 21, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, November 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two-day passes are $7, or $4 per day. Children 12 and younger get in free. 271-4320, rmsc.org.

The Folk Art Country Christmas Show & Sale offers antiques, collectables, folk art, and much more. On Friday, November 20, 7-9 p.m., you can enjoy cookies and hot mulled cider. The sale continues on Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Steven Connor American Legion (2611 Pinnacle Rd). Call 582-2774 or 520-2388.

To satisfy your sweet tooth, check out the Holiday Cookie & Gift Market on Saturday, November 21, at Mendon Fire Hall (101 Mendon-Ionia Rd, Mendon). Call 624-1940 or visit sjns.net. The proceeds from this sale will benefit St. John's Nursery School in Honeoye Falls.