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2011
Winter Bash offers free
activities to area kids
The Honeywell Center and
Eagles Theatre treated kids (and parents!) to a week of free activities during Winter
Break. Free movies, art projects, skating, and lunch were offered FREE OF CHARGE.
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A Gingerbread
Christmas - a free holiday festival for kids!
The
Honeywell Center's annual free holiday festival had a gingerbread theme this year. Kids
enjoyed making gingerbread make and take crafts, took part in making gingerbread trail mix
with Wabash Extension, listened to Christmas stories read by members of IVY Tech SGA, and
had their pictures taken with Santa!
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Posted 12/7/2011 |
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Miami County
student artists
honored at reception
Hundreds of Miami County students and parents gathered for a
reception to honor the entrants in the 2011 Banner Contest. The young artists
submitted original artwork with several chosen to have their art made into light
pole banners to decorate downtown Peru. Other winners were chosen to have
their art transformed into holiday e-cards.
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Posted 11/15/2011 |
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Guitarist
Michael Kelsey visits area schools
Guitarist Michael Kelsey visited area schools as part of the Honeywell
Center's Educational Outreach Program. Michael showed students that music is all around
them at all times, just waiting to be shared with the world.
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Posted 10/17/2011
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Kids visit the Honeywell Center to see Skippyjon Jones
The Honeywell Center's Educational Outreach Program hosted a school bus-in
performance for kids in grades K-3 feeaturing Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat that longs to
be a chihuahua!
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Posted 10/14/2011
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Kid-O-Rama still bringing smiles to young faces
The Honeywell Center's free annual family festival Kid-O-Rama drew
hundreds of people looking to have fun participating in the numerous events that day. Kids
(and grown ups alike) enjoyed made make-and-take crafts, pony rides, kiddie rides and activities.
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Posted 9/27/2011
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Comedy legend Bill Cosby delivers side-splitting laughter to Honeywell Center audience
Comedian, author, TV and movie star Bill Cosby walked onto the Honeywell
Center stage on Sept. 11, honored the men and women lost ten years ago, and then proceeded
to bring a recently engaged couple on stage to hilariously relive the proposal! For the
rest of the evening, he brought down the house with numerous stories relating to his
everyday life.
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Posted 9/13/2011
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ZZ Top plays to sold out crowd
A party on the plaza welcomed the fans of ZZ Top when they recently came
to the HOneywell Center! Fans got warmed up by the Groovetones out on the Honeywell Center
plaza before entering the Ford Theater and witnessing the rock legends perform hits like
"Sharp Dressed Man," "LaGrange," and "My Head's in
Mississippi."
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Posted 9/13/2011
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Senior Outreach Program
features Candie Cooper
Local author and artist Candie Cooper visited senior living facilities
recently as part of the Honeywell Center's Senior Outreach Program. Candie taught the
residents a form
of Mexican folk art called "Hojalata." Then together they emossed and colored
tin shapes to decorate a picture frame, and left the workshop with their own unique piece
of Mexican folk art.
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Posted 8/31/2011
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The 2011 Kunkel Cruise-In
The 2011 Kunkle Cruise-In brought in great cars and great people for
Friday and Saturday. Beautiful weather greeted the classic vehicles that lined Market
Street and filled the plaza and Honeywell Center lobby. Ths annual event drew a great crowd that is already looking forward
to next year's show.
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Posted 8/31/2011
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1964 The Tribute rocks four generations of Beatles fans!
1964 The Tribute, the group Rolling Stone Magazine called "The #1
Beatles show in the world," took the stage and gave Beatles fans young and old a
performance filled with hits like "She Loves You," "When I'm 64,"
"Tax Man," and "Penny Lane."
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Posted 8/12/2011
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Spike & The Bulldogs cause hundreds to cut a rug!
Spike & The Bulldogs performed everyone's favorite hits from the 50s
and 60s in the Honeywell Center Gym, and set
the tone for the evening's sock hop! Hundreds danced throughout the night to hits like
"Splish Splash," "Hang on Sloopy," and "Surfer Girl."
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Posted 8/12/2011
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Kids and parents turnout for art workshops
The Kids Art Workshops have been popular! Clark Gallery manager Andrea
Zwiebel has helped them how to make handmade note cards and tie dye t-shirts. In the final
class kids make their own Jack Sparrow necklaces!
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Posted 7/27/2011
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Darius Rucker returns to the Honeywell Center
Country singer Darius Rucker returned to a sold out Ford Theater and
promptly gave a performance that proved he's worthy of his numerous gold and platinum
records. Rucker's performance included hits like "The Craizest Thing," "Come Back Song," and even some
Hootie and the Blowfish!
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Posted 7/27/2011
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Randy Travis wows the Honeywell Center crowd
Legendary country singer/songwriter Randy Travis was in great form as he
entertained an almost sold out Ford Theater crowd. Travis took time to engage everyone
with jokes and humorous stories inbetween performing great hits like "Forever and
Ever, Amen," "On the Other Hand," and "Too Gone, Too Long"!
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Posted 7/14/2011
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2011 Summer Bash helps kids kick their summer off with free activities
The 2011 Summer Bash event gave local kids something to do and start their
summer right. In addition to free skating for beginners and those more comfortable on
wheels, there was a free art project, free lunch for kids at Eugenia's Restaurant, a free
dance workshop, and a free movie at Eagles Theatre!
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Posted 7/14/2011
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John Kirkwood Band kicks
off the 2011 Plaza Music Series
Spring is finally here and so is the long awaited 2011 Plaza Music Series!
John Kirkwood Band came back for a third year and didn't waste time bringing great music
and entertainment to the more than 500 people who showed up to see them. The series
continues every Thursday in June and July from 5-7 pm, check our website for a complete
list of performances!
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Posted 6/9/2011
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Candie Cooper's Art Workshops prove to be quite popular
Local author/designer Candie Cooper has been offering art workshops at the
Honeywell Center, and so far they have all SOLD OUT! Budding artists have learned
different techniques on wet felting for fabric collages, and fusing metal without the use
of heat for making pendants and charms. Check our website for the next available
workshops!
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Posted 6/9/2011
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Aaron Lewis and friends share rock and country hits along with some favorite covers
Aaron Lewis and friends entertained the Honeywell Center crowd on the
evening of May 5th with songs from his recently released CD Town
Line. Lewis also played a number of Staind hits along with some Cyndi Lauper and
Madonna tunes thrown in for good measure.
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Posted 5/12/2011
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Tuxedo Junction with vocalist
Ellen Mock
Young and young at heart kicked up their heels to the big band sounds of Tuxedo Junction as they played hits such as "Sentimental
Journey," "Something's Gotta Give," "They Can't Take That Away From
Me," "Pennsylvania 65000," and "New York, New York." This program
was presented by the Honeywell Center's Senior Outreach Program and its sponsors.
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Posted 5/10/2011
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Free
Easter activites enjoyed by hundreds
Young festival-goers were able to create Easter crafts at Bunny Bash, the
Honeywell Center's annual spring festival. The free event included a coloring
contest; make-and-take crafts, a storybook corner, egg coloring, and visits with the
Easter Bunny. Bunny Bash is part of the Honeywell Center's Educational Outreach
Program.
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Posted 4/29/2011
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Spring Breakers enjoy
free activities
Students staying close to home for their spring break were able to enjoy free
activities through the Honeywell Center and Eagles Theatre. Over four days of activities
more than 1000 students enjoyed free skating, free art projects, free dance workshops led
by Dance Kaleidoscope, and free lunches in Eugenia's Restaurant. In addition, more than
1800 enjoyed free movies at the Eagles Theatre.
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Posted 4/12/2011
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Wabash County Schools
Exhibit on display
In celebration of Youth
Art Month, the Honeywell Center is hosting an exhibit of talented young art students from
Wabash County Schools. A reception was held to honor elementary artists on March 17.
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Posted 3/17/2011
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Poetry Alive residency visits
Akron Elementary
The Honeywell Center's
Educational Outreach Program hosted an interactive residency at Akron Elementary.
Poetry Alive presents fun and inspiring workshops that empower educators and help improve
student literacy.
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Posted 1/15/2011
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Golden Rollers Weekly Senior Skating Begins
The Honeywell Center
invites all active seniors to become a Golden Roller! Every Tuesday (March 15
through May 31) the Honeywell Center Rink will be open for free skating, dancing, playing
cards, and companionship. Complimentary coffee and treats are available.
Senior Skating is part of the Honeywell Center's Senior Outreach Program.
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Posted 3/17/2011 |
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2010
Concert Highlights
Over 40 amazing
mainstage acts brought in tens of thousands to the Honeywell Center in 2010!
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Posted 1/5/2011 |
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2010 Winter Bash offers free
activities to area kids
The Honeywell Center and
Eagles Theatre treated kids (and parents!) to a week of free activities during Winter
Break. Free movies, art projects, skating, and lunch were offered FREE OF CHARGE,
attracting more than 2000 people.
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Posted 1/5/2011
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Annual
Kids Christmas Festival
draws in hundreds
The Honeywell Center
was transformed into "Toyland" for this year's Kids Christmas Festival.
Free crafts, treats, stories, and visits with Santa brought in more than 900 visitors!
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Posted 12/20/2011 |
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Nashville singer/songwriters
visit local high schools
Ira Dean, Brooke Burrows, and
Aaron Barker
presented songwriting residencies to local
high school choral students. The trio shared
stories about the music business and played
some of their most popular hits.
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Posted 11/10/2010 |
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Wabash
Area Community
Theater presents Cinderella
Local
talent came together in October for another oustanding production from W.A.C.T.
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Posted 10/29/10 |
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Peru
High School Art
Exhbit Reception
Peru High School art students and their guests attended
an opening reception for the annual exhibit showcasing their work. Art on display
includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
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Posted 9/30/10 |
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Thousands
attend this year's
Kid-O-Rama festival
Over
2000 kids and parents attended our annual Kid-O-Rama family festival. Guests enjoyed
crafts, games, rides, and a petting zoo, all free of charge!
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Posted 9/30/10 |
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Plaza
Series kicks off with the
John Kirkwood Band
Close to 500 guests came out to enjoy the first of nine
Sizzlin' Summer Plaza Music Series performances. Shows are held on the outdoor plaza
(weather permitting of course) and feature a variety of acts. Schedule
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Posted 6/7/2010 |
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School's
Out Summer Bash
Hundreds
of kids and parents celebrated the beginning of summer with the first-ever School's Out
Summer Bash. Guests enjoyed free skating, art projects, movies, and even lunch!
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Posted 6/7/2010
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Battle
of the Bands
The Honeywell Center theater interns produced the first-ever
Battle of the Bands in early May. The interns produced and promoted the event
entirely on their own, including organizing the event, lighting design, running sound
boards, and marketing. Four bands competed with Small Town taking home the title.
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Posted 5/10/2010 |
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Clyde
Butcher exhibit on display
Stop in and check out this amazing exhibit of black and white
photography!
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Posted 5/7/2010
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Young artists enjoy free art
projects during Spring Break
Clark Gallery Manager Andrea Zwiebel
presented a free workshop on tie-dye paper
art during Spring Break.
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Posted 4/7/2010
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Spring Break Skaters roll
in to the Honeywell Center
During Spring Break, the Honeywell Center offered
several free activities including roller skating. Kids
of all ages (and parents!) had a great time.
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Posted 4/7/2010
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Bunny Bash once again a success!
Over 1100 guests attended this year's Bunny Bash.
The annual festival features free crafts, treats, and
pictures with the Easter Bunny - all free of charge!
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Posted 4/5/2010 |
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F.A.M.E. Festival Attracts
1600 Arts Enthusiasts
The Foundation for Art and Music in Elementary
Education (F.A.M.E.) presented another successful
day-long festival at the Honeywell Center. Make &
take projects, demonstrations, performances, and
workshops brought in 1600 young artists for free
day of celebrating the arts.
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Posted 3/29/2010
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Hundreds Attend Rink
Grand Re-Opening!
More than 400 people of all ages attended the
Skating Rink Open House. Guests enjoyed
free skating, refreshments, music and games!
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Posted 3/15/2010
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Wabash Library welcomed
Biscuit the Dog to the Center
Biscuit the Dog sprang from the pages of well-
loved books and into the Honeywell Center! The
Wabash Carnegie Library brought Biscuit in to
visit with boys and girls. The kids were also
treated to a puppet show and other activities.
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Posted 3/15/2010
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Seussical the Musical!
3000 students from all over Northern Indiana
gathered at the Honeywell Center to see a live
performance of Sueussical. The kids LOVED it!
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Posted 2/26/10 |
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Artist Bruce Langton
visits area schools
Bruce Langton, one of today's premier contemporary
artists and children's book illustrators, presented an
interactive residency at area schools. Students
were instructed on sketch drawings and even
created their own!
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Posted 1/28/10 |
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Regional art classes participate
in residency
Published author/designer Candie Coopervisited
several schools during a multi-week classroom
art residency. Young artists created felt collages
while learning about the ancient process of wet
felting and wool. Cooper visited schools 5 counties.
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Posted 1/28/10 |
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Banner reception honors
student art winners
Hundreds of students and parents gathered in the
for a reception to honor the entrants in the 2009
Banner Contest. Young artists submitted original
artwork, with several being chosen to have their
art hang on the light poles around the Center and in
North Manchester. Other winners were chosen
to have their art transformed into holiday e-cards..
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Posted 11/29/09 |
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Steve Seskin visits regional schools
Songwriter Steve Seskin presented an anti-bullying
program to thousands of regional elementary students. Seskin also worked with
several classrooms to write
original songs that fit in to the program, aptly titled
Operation Respect. Seskin's visit culminated in a
concert at the Honeywell Center, during which Seskin
invited students in the audience to join him onstage
for a few songs.
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Posted 11/23/09 |
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Aaron Barker concert
once again a hit!
Aaron Barker, Chris Wallin,
Brooke Burrows, and Ira
Dean performed an outstanding concert Friday night.
The 4 songwriters sang their top hits and told the
stories behind the writing of each one. After the
show, they all hung around and met each and every
fan. This concert has become an annual favorite for
country fans!
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Posted 11/9/09 |
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Nashville singer/songwriters
visit local high schools
Ira Dean, Brooke Burrows, and
Aaron Barker
presented songwriting residencies to local
high school choral students. The trio shared
stories about the music business and played
some of their most popular hits.
More photos
Posted 11/5/09 |
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900 students ride in to the
Center to see The Midnight Ride
of Paul Revere
14 schools from as far away
as Bremen brought
900 students to Wabash to see a play relaying the
story of Paul Revere's famous ride.
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Posted 10/22/09 |
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The entries are in, and
the judging begins!
Stop in to see the 2009 Photo
Show starting
Oct. 21. Check back for the list of winners!
Posted 10/20/09 |
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Educational
Outreach
is in full swing
In-school residencies bring
professional artists,
musicians, and entertainers into the classrooms
for interactive presentations. Students love it, and
the teachers always appreciate new opportunities.
Check out some recent
residencies:
Mr. Taps Rope Warrior
Candie Cooper
Posted 10/8/09 |
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Win tickets to STOMP
Stomp is coming Nov. 4.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 13,
but you can win TEN! Create your own Stomp-ish video
and get your family and friends to vote for you - if you
win, we'll give you ten free tickets!
More info
Posted 10/8/09
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American Heritage Craft
Show - Oct. 17
It's never too early to start
Christmas shopping.
Don't miss our popular craft show, featuring
jewelry, candles, floral designs, home decor,
pottery, homemade soap, baskets, and much
more. Bring your appetite - Eugenia's Restaurant
will be serving delicious lasagna for lunch.
More info
Posted 10/8/09 |
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