Christmas ornament craft July 10
Make an ornament for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
by Sublette County Library
July 7, 2010
PINEDALE - Did you know that the Bridger-Teton National Forest is providing the 2010 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree? A 65 ft. tall tree from the State of Wyoming will grace the west front lawn of the U.S. Capitol in December. The people of Wyoming are being asked to make the 5,000 ornaments that will decorate the tree. The theme is "Wyoming: Forever West." The ornaments will be 9 to 12 inches tall and must be made to withstand 3 weeks of harsh winter weather. Learn more about the Capitol Christmas Tree 2010:capitolchristmastree2010.org.
Take a break from the Rendezvous crowd and head into the Community Room of the Sublette County Library at 155 S. Tyler Ave in Pinedale on Saturday, July 10th from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. to make an ornament to send to Washington.
Various non-profit organizations will be hosting tables at this free event. There are still a few tables available. If your group or organization is interested in hosting a table, please call Juli Winthers at 307-367-4114.
As an added bonus, the Friends of the Sublette County Library will holding their annual book sale on Friday, July 9th from 10 am - 5:30 pm and 7-9 pm and Saturday from 10 am - 5pm. Linger longer and select a few "New for You" books.
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