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DECK THE HALLS WITH CRITTERS (AUGUST, 2001; #039) WHAT: The Brandywine River Museum's Annual Critter Sale, featuring decorative Christmas ornaments made from all-natural materials by Museum Volunteers. Prices of Critters range from $5 to $25 Specialty items start at $30 Cash or check only; no credit cards WHEN: Saturday, December 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: The Brandywine River Museum's Lecture Room at the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and PA 100 in Chadds Ford, PA ADMISSION: FREE admission to the sale! (Proceeds from the sale benefit the Museum Volunteers' Art Acquisition Fund) MORE INFO: The Brandywine River Museum, (610) 388-2700 CONTACT: Heather Hayter or Halsey Spruance, (610) 388-8337 Celebrating its 29th season, the Critter workshop has been convening since March, collecting acorns, pine cones and other natural materials that make these whimsical and decorative Christmas ornaments. Talented volunteers have been busy elves crafting these one-of-a-kind ornaments from natural materials found in woodlands, fields and gardens. Delightful critters, angels, and stars are displayed on trees throughout the museum. New this year is a 36" wreath adorned with critters depicting characters from Charles Dickens", "A Christmas Carol." Additional decorated trees include Storybook, Circus, Musical and Angel themes. The Materials Tree showcases plant materials in their natural state. Other displays re-create scenes of "The Little Old Woman Who Lost Her Shoe," "The Seven Dwarfs," "Noah's Ark," and "Santa and His Reindeer." Top of Page

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