Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Grand Junction will hold A Greek Christmas Marketplace on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-order for Greek pastries and other delicacies are being taken now at stnicholasmarketplace.com.

Orders can be picked up Dec. 13. Pre-orders are encouraged, because the pastries sell out fast. Gyros and other Greek food and gifts can be purchased on pick-up day.

The marketplace is an opportunity for the church to share with the Grand Junction community its culture, including traditional Greek food, baked goods, gifts. The public is also invited to tour the church. The event will be held at the Saint Nicholas Church, 3585 N. 12th St. (Horizon Drive roundabout).

During the past 20 years, with help from people and businesses of Grand Junction, the Greek festival and marketplace was able to donate more than $20,000 to community nonprofits through the Western Colorado Community Foundation, Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, Marillac Clinic, Homefront Heroes and The Salvation Army. This year a portion of the profits from the festival will be given back to the community through Grand Valley Catholic Outreach and Foster Alumni Mentors.