Name: Patriotic Clothespin Wreath
Start: 2026-07-01T06:00:00-04:00
Location: Atwater Memorial Library

Atwater Memorial Library

Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday by creating this festive American Flag Wreath craft, which will be perfect for 4th of July weekend!
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All materials included.
Artist Liz Egan is an art teacher, painter, and printmaker. Through her careers as educator and arts consultant, she has led many workshops for all ages in many mediums. Her fun, participant friendly approach creates a ‘can-do” atmosphere. She lives and maintains an art studio in Clinton, CT.

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Participants will get the opportunity to write in script, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence.
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With more than 20 years of sobriety and thousands of hours mentoring individuals and families, Matt brings a powerful message of hope, healing, and lasting transformation. This special event will include a live discussion on addiction, recovery, faith, and the journey to rebuilding a life with purpose.
Guests attending the event will have the exclusive opportunity to receive a sponsored copy when it is released.
Whether you are personally in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for encouragement, this evening is for you.
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Celebrate summer with an evening of live music and fireworks at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m., with festivities scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The event will feature live music by the Shaded Soul Band from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by the town fireworks display.

Parking Passes Available Now
Attendees planning to park at the fairgrounds are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance. The online link is <a href="https://ctguilfordweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&amp;SubAction=&amp;_csrf_token=jl0T1C6G0B1020243O3I2O5M6Z4W5F6706715Z5558716N3V5K531H6S4O6R6K025R5X574V1H6U4A4F6S1F5M5Q6N6L056W5Z6L59195M4J645L0J5Q6156501K024I5G&amp;keyword=parking&amp;secondarycode=&amp;display=Detail&amp;module=pss&amp;multiselectlist_value=&amp;psswebsearch_buttonsearch=yes&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawSToT9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCSGJaZGNWaUdXb1FWMFRJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl7GlSKc_6T9z2uYK6DsEHV3ltXk_nYpCH7mvedK5dibLcRPxL6Gw0SeXo5w_aem_6y91vPKdkTuRzhXmXR2rxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">available here</a>
Presale Parking Passes
<ul><li>Residents: $10</li><li>Non-residents: $25</li></ul>
Passes purchased online through June 21 will be mailed during the week of June 22. A $1.50 convenience fee applies to online purchases.
If passes remain available after June 21, they may be purchased beginning June 22 at the Guilford Community Center, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Night-of-Event Parking Prices (If parking spots remain available)
<ul><li>Residents: $20</li><li>Non-residents: $40</li></ul>
Organizers note that lost parking passes must be repurchased and refunds will not be issued.
Residents are encouraged to buy early to secure parking and receive the discounted presale rate.

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