Annika Knöppel, left, and event organizer Betsy Hansen have fun at the Willie Wiredhand photo booth during the Autumn in Anza Festival at the Anza Village Center Saturday, Nov. 22. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
Despite cloudy skies and blustery breezes, the first-ever Autumn in Anza Festival brought a ray of sunshine, fun, food and crafts to the Anza Village Center Saturday, Nov. 22.The parking lot came alive with 29 local crafters offering gifts, food and games. There was even a showcase of some of Anza Electric Cooperative's big bucket trucks.Originally planned for the previous weekend, the rescheduled event presented Anza’s famous good will and festive spirit, even as dark clouds threatened to rain on the affair."I want to personally thank each and every person that came out to support us," said organizer Betsy Hansen. "We all had a blast together."The following vendors took part in the even
