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A talented group of young artists showed off their skills at Paint the Town<\/a> this month. We had much activity the week before during Halloween, so this quieter event hit the spot for us. Wonderful to have so many put paint to pottery and create gifts for themselves or their loved ones this holiday season. Grateful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A talented group of young artists showed off their skills at Paint the Town<\/a> this month. We had much activity the week before during Halloween, so this quieter event hit the spot for us. 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