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Adult Craft Night: Yarn Santa Ornaments
2025-12-16 18:00:00 2025-12-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Adult Craft Night: Yarn Santa Ornaments Make these adorable yarn Santa ornaments to keep or to give as gifts! Registrations is required. Space is limited. Amherstburg Branch -

Tuesday, December 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 18:00:00 2025-12-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Adult Craft Night: Yarn Santa Ornaments Make these adorable yarn Santa ornaments to keep or to give as gifts! Registrations is required. Space is limited. Amherstburg Branch -

Make these adorable yarn Santa ornaments to keep or to give as gifts! Registrations is required. Space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Craft |

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