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TAKING THE COURT: COACH JOHN PECKINPAUGH READY TO MAKE HIS MARK ON NOBLESVILLE BASKETBALL No matter what happens throughout John Peckinpaugh’s career as a basketball coach, he’ll always consider the chance to coach at Noblesville High School as a major personal milestone.
5 Lighting Up Noblesville: Lights
21 Taking the Court: Coach John
Over Seminary Event Set For December 6
Peckinpaugh Ready to Make His Mark On Noblesville Basketball
9 AR Workshop: New DIY Boutique
24 Forest Park to Host 2019 Reindeer
Celebrates Grand Opening In Westfield
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13 Humane Society For Hamilton
Helps Students Facing Food Insecurity
County Fights to Give Cats & Dogs a Second Chance At Life
16 Chamber Spotlight 17 Slapfish: New Modern Seafood
31 Noblesville November Events
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LIGHTING UP NOBLESVILLE
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A Noblesville city park with a lot of history has recently been reinvigorated so that residents can enjoy it for years to come. After receiving the final renovation touches, Seminary Park, located southeast of the Noblesville Courthouse Square
at 200 South 10th St., is gearing up for Lights Over Seminary Powered by Duke Energy. This is the second year for the highly anticipated event held at the park whose land has a past dating back to the mid-1800s. Many people assume that the property was once the location of a religious school of
theology, but Hamilton County Historian, David Heighway, says that’s not the case. “The term seminary seems to be used at the time for any building for secondary education,” he says. “The first seminary building was built there in 1851 – the same year that the town was incorporated, and the railroad built.”
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Heighway continues, “That structure was replaced in 1870 by a building also called the seminary, but changed to the high school by 1880, and later to Second Ward School. It was torn down in 1969. The park was established in 1984 in Mayor Patricia Logan’s administration. That was when the original gazebo was built. I think that it was rebuilt twice over the years. Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park was performed there between 1993 and 2016.” In 2017, the city was approached by a developer who was interested in purchasing a portion of the acre and a half property. A small residential development was proposed. Public opinion against the offer was strong and instead of selling the land, it was decided to improve it. Brandon Bennett, Director of Noblesville Parks and Recreation says, “It became very clear that the public wanted it to continue being a park. It did bring attention to the park and we thought, ‘Let’s put some love into it.’ A summer intern in our planning department came up with drawings. We brought a designer on board and it came together.” Improvements include modernizing some elements while keeping in mind the past traditions of the park. The trademark gazebo was replaced with a larger one that includes a plaza area and a mini-performance space to accommodate small concerts or weddings. Walkways have been updated and Edison lights were installed to coordinate with the lighting in the nearby downtown area. Bennett adds, “There is some new fencing, and the playground has been refreshed. Benches, water fountains and a new gateway into the park have been added. We improved the landscaping which includes lots of peonies. And I kept my promise to Aaron Head, Noblesville Economic Development Specialist, that I’d have 6 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2019 / atNoblesville.com
the renovations done on time for the Lights Over Seminary Powered by Duke Energy event!”
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This year’s opening day for Lights Over Seminary Powered by Duke Energy will be Friday, December 6. The lighting will take place at 6 p.m. and is in conjunction with other organized events as part of downtown Noblesville’s Main Street’s First Friday. The lights will continue to delight the public throughout December from 5 to 11 p.m. daily. A new feature to the event this year will be 10 themed Christmas trees decorated by sponsors. During the December 6 lighting event, the community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree. The sponsor of the winning tree will be awarded a prize. For more information about Lights Over Seminary Powered by Duke Energy and other Noblesville Parks events, visit CityOf Noblesville.org.
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business and runs the classes, says AR Workshop is unlike other craft-making establishments in that people can do a variety of different projects at the same time rather than doing the same project as everyone else. After looking for a way to pair her love for crafts with a business model by searching “hashtag words” on the internet, Brenda came across AR Workshop. As her “partner in crime,” and CFO, Jeff ’s responsibility was to research the company and run the initial numbers. After realizing that this could work for her, Jeff encouraged Brenda to pursue her passion. So began the journey to opening an AR Workshop.
“I love crafting. I would do it on the side, after work, make people things,” Brenda says. “Then, I decided that I wanted to do this full-time. So, I started online, looking at things, thinking ‘There has to be places that you can make things.’ I necessarily didn’t think about classes per-say, but just making things.” Corporately owned by Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff, AR Workshop began three years ago in North Carolina as a simple Etsy shop that blossomed into a fully branded e-commerce store, formerly known as Anders Ruff. With more demand for classes that taught customers how to make their projects and designs, the pair opened up a workshop.
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Eventually, customers began asking about how they could open up their own stores and so a franchise was born. Now, the Carmel and Westfield area has its very own location thanks to the Armies and Brenda’s love for crafting.
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“She’s always had a bug for craft,” Jeff says. “She’s always had this desire. Every year it’s something different. She tried with this, she tried with that. She’s always making something for somebody.”
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HUMANE SOCIETY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FIGHTS TO GIVE CATS & DOGS A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE “If an animal can be treated, we’re there for them,” says Megan Bousley, marketing and communications specialist.
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Some say Keira is a liability. Really, she is a purebred Dogue de Bordeaux, a breed name that makes her sound worthy of the fanciest pedigree. But her breeder was an amateur at best and led to Keira’s inability to walk. Keira was transferred to a rescue in southern Indiana that found itself overwhelmed at Keira’s needs. The staff called the Humane Society For Hamilton County for help, because not just anyone can take on a dog like Keira. For individuals and rescues in surrounding cities, the Humane Society For Hamilton County (HSHC) is a beacon for providing homes to animals. HSHC didn’t save Keira because she was purebred. The Humane Society doesn’t care about the dog’s status, only its potential for companionship.
The Humane Society pays an average of $225 in medical fees per animal, a number kept low by volunteer veterinarians. Then, it costs around $13 per day that an animal resides in the facility. The average stay is 27 days. Funding from Hamilton County municipalities provides 20% of the annual budget or around seven days shelter for each animal. The rest is fundraised through the website and various events. Bousley puts together annual events as well as partnership events. She says it seems like there’s an event every weekend during the warmer months. There’s a 5K race and a concert called Woofstock each fall, a wine tasting in the spring and a gala for the holidays. This year’s Tinsel & Tails gala is Nov. 21.
Staff dresses to the nines and lays a runway for pets and their new owners. Bousley says it’s gratifying seeing favorite successes strut their stuff. Tinsel & Tails also showcases the HSHC’s program Pets Healing Vets. It pairs war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder with therapy animals. The program pays for the pets’ expenses for the animals’ lifetime. “We try to remove the barrier of cost for the veterans because healing is so important,” Bousley adds. “We see the animals heal as well.” Animals come to the Humane Society from a variety of places. They can be surrendered by their owner, picked up as a stray, rehomed by law enforcement or rescued from cruel conditions. “It’s an emotional job but for most of us, it’s the best job we could ask for,” Bousley says.
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The staff schedules enrichment, from cuddle time to long walks, for the animals. If the dog or cat needs more help, HSHC provides training, daycare and foster care. Each cat must properly use a litter box, and dogs must pass a temperament test before they are considered ready for adoption. This way, they’re ready for their forever home. HSHC is surely ready with programs and lots of love for every animal looking for a home, but the Humane Society itself is looking forward to its next location. HSHC will move from Noblesville to Fishers once the new facility is built. They are set to start building this spring, but President and CEO Rebecca Stevens says fundraising is ongoing. The new building will be able to hold more than 200 animals. It will have indoor and outdoor kennels for dogs to enjoy and walking paths for dedicated walk times. To cut back on the spread of disease, there will be better isolation for sick animals, too. There’s a space for educating the community planned as well. The Humane Society currently visits elementary schools for awareness but can’t currently have sessions in house. The current space packs a punch, as it manages to serve the whole county. But as more animals fill the kennels, HSHC is eager for room to grow. This way, it can take in a lot more animals other organizations can’t handle. It’s not rare for rescues to turn to HSHC for help, like in Keira’s case. In addition to serving Hamilton County, the Humane Society helps provide homes to pets others deem too difficult. The Humane Society For Hamilton County is located at 1721 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. For more information, visit hamiltonhumane.com or give them a call at 317-773-4974 for more information.
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If you’re ready to add a pet to your family, look into rescuing. Applications are available online or in person.
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY GOES BEYOND ONE DAY What started as an advertising campaign for American Express has quickly evolved into a community-based, grassroots-led effort for many cities and towns. Started in 2010, Small Business Saturday - this year on Nov. 30 - was a much-needed response to a craze surrounding Black Friday and now Cyber Monday. According to a study from American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business, more than 100 million shoppers spent nearly $18 billion during Small Business Saturday in 2018. In Noblesville, retailers also are seeing the day’s benefits in their brick-and-mortar stores. Stephen Fox, who co-owns Books & Brews at 13230 Harrell Pkwy. in Hamilton Town Center, with his wife, Jordan, said the annual event has a bigger impact than just one day of great sales. “When you go to a local business, you’re supporting that person’s dream and passion. You’re helping them put food on the table for their family,” Fox said. “Between my wife and I, one of us is there every day of the week.” Books & Brews opened in May as a family-friendly local brewery, and, believe it or not, it’s the only business in Hamilton Town Center to serve coffee. With more than 2,000 books on their shelves, a litany of puzzles and board games and an ever-expanding food and drink menu, getting customers to return to the shop isn’t difficult. However, Fox said he hopes Small Business Saturday will bring even more awareness. “Almost every day we have a new customer tell us they had no idea we were here,” Fox said. “Unlike some larger companies, we don’t have the budget to do as much advertising. Small Business Saturday is kind of a time for some of the smaller guys to get a spotlight put on us and hopefully get our name out in front of those who maybe wouldn’t see us otherwise. It’s an opportunity for people to connect, whether you come with family or friends. It’s about engaging with the community, the people who work there or who own the shop.”
A Noblesville native, Fox said he loves having the opportunity to establish himself in the community. “I grew up here,” he said. “So, for me, it’s awesome to serve the city and try to do something that adds value.” Similar to past years, the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will partner with Noblesville Main Street to promote Small Business Saturday. Volunteers will be under a tent on the downtown square on Small Business Saturday handing out “Shop Small” swag and guiding shoppers to small businesses both downtown and throughout Noblesville.
ANNUAL TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION A day before Small Business Saturday, the chamber will sponsor Noblesville and Hamilton County’s annual treelighting ceremony and celebration, the community’s official kick off of the holiday season. At 7 p.m. Nov. 29. hundreds will gather inside the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center on the west side of the downtown square to hear a holiday story from Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and enjoy live music and performances before making their way to the historic Santa House on the square’s south edge. There, attendees will sing together a final song and witness the lighting of the tree and square. For more information, visit noblesvillechamber.com.
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Slapfish New Modern Seafood Shack Opens Restaurant Inside Broccoli Bill’s Grocery Store Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Ellie Sophia Photography
To hear co-owner Mark Weghorst tell it, Slapfish restaurant on Gray Road, located inside Broccoli Bill’s grocery store, is much more than just another northside eatery it’s an extension of the kind of food culture that Weghorst’s father Bill built through the years as owner and operator of the 25-yearold grocery.
“Slapfish is very much building on Broccoli Bill’s concept of fresh, quality food,” says Weghorst, a former pro golfer who worked for his father off and on at the grocery and its satellite cafe locations around the city starting in 2013 before officially opening Slapfish in July. “The idea is that you can come in here and get a fresh, healthy meal with a lot of variety, at a friendly price point. It’s that middle-ofthe-road option for people who don’t want
fast-food seafood and don’t necessarily want fine dining.” When Bill decided to renovate and enlarge Broccoli Bill’s four years ago after observing the growth and development occurring throughout Hamilton County, Weghorst began considering the benefits of incorporating an eatery with an all fresh, scratch-made menu as part of that expansion.
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A year-long renovation process ensued, including new Slapfish kitchen space and dine-in seating, and Mark says the concept has caught on quickly with locals since his grand opening celebration on July 20 that included an appearance by Mayor John Ditslear and members of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce as well as free lobster rolls for the first 100 guests in line. “I knew Slapfish would be a good fit — it’s something that’s a little different, and the healthy version of fast-casual seafood isn’t really found anywhere in Indiana,” says Weghorst, who owns and operates the restaurant with his wife Lauren. “The healthier things like the salads and poké bowls really trend well here, and that’s where it meets up with Broccoli Bill’s too. So it was a good marriage and they work well together.” Slapfish at Broccoli Bill’s is the first location in the midwest for the Californiabased chain, and patrons can choose from a variety of starters, rolls, bowls and salads, as well as specialty items like the Epic Shrimp Burrito, packed with tomato, rice, salsa, pickled onion and shrimp, and the Clobster Grilled Cheese, which comes with a mix of lobster, crab and creamy herb sauce. “Nothing comes in pre-made here - we do absolutely everything in-house,” Weghorst explains, adding that the Power Bowl, with brown rice, veggies, avocado and mixed seafood, has been one of his customer favorites so far in addition to the Traditional Lobster Roll. “All the sauces and ingredients are as fresh as possible. It can be a challenge and it’s very labor intensive, but we’re finding our stride as far as knowing what to expect with volume and preparing each day. I’m sure in the coming months we’ll continue to smooth that part of it out even more.” Kids menu items are also offered, and catering with boxed lunch, taco bar, lobster roll kit, and fish-and-chip bar options is available. Kids eat free on Sunday nights currently, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (each kid can pick one menu item),
and Slapfish will soon be incorporating beer and wine into its regular menu. Founded as a food truck concept in 2011, Slapfish currently includes more than 20 locations around the U.S. and one location in England. “Our goal is to offer the best-tasting meals we can, with the best ingredients possible,” Weghorst says. “When you walk in, the first thing you see is a sign that says where our rotating fish of the day comes from and what certification it is, and that’s something that Slapfish is very passionate about - fresh, quality ingredients with no shortcuts.” Slapfish is located inside Broccoli Bill’s grocery store at 15009 Gray Road in Noblesville. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Call 317-580-1517 or visit slapfishrestaurant. com/restaurant/carmel-in for more info including a full menu and catering details.
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TAKING THE COURT COACH JOHN PECKINPAUGH READY TO MAKE HIS MARK ON NOBLESVILLE BASKETBALL Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Amy Payne
No matter what happens throughout John Peckinpaugh’s career as a basketball coach, he’ll always consider the chance to coach at Noblesville High School as a major personal milestone. In May Peckinpaugh, a Muncie native and former starter on back-to-back state runner-up Muncie Central High School teams in 2005 and 2006, was officially
named head coach of the Millers’ boys basketball program. A self-proclaimed Indiana high school basketball enthusiast, he says that even during a stint as head coach at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia last season, he held a firm conviction that his ideal setting for coaching hoops has always been right here in the Hoosier state. “I think so much of Indiana basketball, and Noblesville is one of the best jobs in the state,” Peckinpaugh says. “I’m excited to be
here and I really like the group we have. I’m all in.” Peckinpaugh replaces former boys head coach Brian McCauley, who compiled a 62-58 record through five seasons with the Millers. After a head coaching tenure at the Indiana Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2017, Peckinpaugh served as an assistant at Purdue University Fort Wayne for one year before heading east to Wheeling Jesuit.
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I WAS YOUR TYPICAL INDIANA KID IN THAT WAY I GUESS, AND I GOT THE COMPETITIVE DRIVE EARLY. “I got thrown into the fire for my first head coaching job when I was 24, and I had to learn fast,” he says. “I had no idea what I was doing at the beginning, and by my second year I had kind of figured out who I was as a coach. I’ve come a long way since then but I’m still learning.” The sport certainly runs in Peckinpaugh’s family. His uncle Rick coached for 32 years at McCutcheon High School, where he achieved a 477-269 overall record, 12 sectional titles and Class 4A state runner-up honors in 2016, the year before he retired. “Basketball was always big in my household and my cousin was an Indiana all-star when I was growing up,” Peckinpaugh says. “I was your typical Indiana kid in that way I guess, and I got the competitive drive early.” Peckinpaugh points to his own high school and college coaches, including Matt Fine at Muncie Central and former Indiana University guard Dane Fife at Purdue University Fort Wayne, as inspirations for not only his coaching style but also his tireless work ethic and willingness to draw out the best in every single one of his players. “At an early age I knew I wasn’t going to be 6’8” and play in the NBA, so I always looked forward to being a basketball coach,” explains Peckinpaugh, whose wife Haley has also joined Noblesville High School as assistant girls basketball coach. 22 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2019 / atNoblesville.com
“My coaches pushed me in all the right directions and fueled the fire to have that grit and be the best coach I could be.” The four top scorers from the Millers’ team last season graduated in the spring, but Peckinpaugh feels optimistic about the coming season nevertheless, having worked with his incoming group of players since June. “(Seniors) Alex Hunt and Brendan Fishers had really good summers for us and a really good fall so far, so we’re excited about those guys, and we think there are some other seniors and underclassmen who can come in and be scoring threats,” he says. “We need some underclassmen to step up and be confident on the offensive side for us.” Those keeping a close eye on Noblesville’s team progression this winter will likely notice a different playing style on both ends of the floor compared to the last few seasons. Peckinpaugh says his coaching philosophies, particularly on the defensive end, differ from McCauley’s approach during his years with the Millers, who have won a single sectional championship (2010) since 1997. “You’ll see a lot more man-to-man on the defensive side, and we’re going to work hard to make our opponents uncomfortable,” Peckinpaugh says. “It’s going to take some work to compete with the teams that are ahead of us right now, but I think if we roll up our sleeves and commit, this will be a successful season.” atNoblesville.com / NOVEMBER 2019 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / 23
FOREST PARK TO HOST 2019 REINDEER RIDE EXPRESS Story & Photos provided by Nickel Plate Express
Nickel Plate Express’ popular holiday event, the Reindeer Ride Express, will have a new home in Forest Park this winter. One of last year’s top holiday attractions, Reindeer Ride Express took 7,000 passengers on a magical holiday train ride through northern Hamilton County. This year, Reindeer Ride passengers can look
forward to an enhanced holiday experience when the train departs from Forest Park beginning Nov. 22.
“Christmas is a special time in our city and the Reindeer Ride Express provides another fun opportunity to celebrate the season.”
“We are excited to welcome trains back to Forest Park this winter and provide families and guests another holiday memory to go along with the downtown decorations and storefronts, Lights Over Seminary, Christmas Cottage and Federal Hill Commons,” says Noblesville Parks Director Brandon Bennett.
The Reindeer Ride Express will run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 23. Passengers can expect an interactive, festive experience on board that includes Santa, hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Along the ride, families will see the 150-year-old Arcadia Depot lit up in a festive light display.
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“Nickel Plate Express is excited to bring the Reindeer Ride Express to the Noblesville community,” says Dagny Zupin, Nickel Plate Express director. “Passengers can expect enhanced programming this year thanks in part to close community partnerships with Noblesville Parks Department, Noblesville Main Street and Nickel Plate Arts. We believe this is the start of an annual and mutually beneficial holiday partnership between Nickel Plate Express and the City of Noblesville.” Tickets for the Reindeer Ride Express are available at Nickelplateexpress.com/ reindeer. Those interested in volunteering for the event should e-mail Nickel Plate Express Director Dagny Zupin at info@ nickelplateexpress.net. Nickel Plate Express will continue to board their fall events out of downtown Atlanta.
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FOURTH GRADER HELPS STUDENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY more than doubled their impact, serving around 350 students almost weekly, with a 2.5-pound weekend meal pack containing Gerry Zink, a fourth-grader at Hinkle easy to prepare foods, according to Fueled Creek Elementary, has been actively for School.org. involved in supporting efforts to help feed fellow Noblesville students who face food Fueled for School’s flagship program is insecurity. its weekly, weekday meal pack initiative. By 2020, the program’s leaders envision Gerry works with the nonprofit growing beyond Noblesville elementary organization Fueled for School. His schools, to serve and educate middle and mom, Sarah, a special education resource high school students, according to Fueled teacher at Hinkle Elementary, says Gerry for School.org. loves his work. As the program expands, they will leverage “Gerry regularly spends time at the pantry community partnerships to ensure their where he sorts and organizes food items, students are fueled for school through makes meal packs, and does recycling,” additional avenues, such as improved sleep. Sarah says. “Packing takes place every other Wednesday at Ivy Tech, and we pack for Fueled for School participants, such approximately 300 students in Noblesville.” as Gerry, collect fruit cups, microwave popcorn, chicken noodle soup, Mac and Fueled for School is a mobile children’s food Cheese, granola bars, plastic jars of peanut pantry. Volunteers such as Gerry assemble butter, canned pasta sauce, dry pasta, shelfmeal packs for children in the community stable yogurt, and instant oatmeal packets. who have been identified as food insecure. In 2017, 136 Noblesville Schools Meal Packs Straight to Students elementary students experiencing food insecurity received nutritious weekly meal “One issue for families is transportation packs. In the 2018-19 school year, they to the food pantry,” Sarah says. “What is Writer / Matt Keating Photography provided
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Gerry and his friends are helping the nearly 25% of Noblesville schools students between grades kindergarten and 12th grade who have food insecurity. When he’s not busy in school or helping with Fueled for School, Gerry also plays lacrosse, soccer, and loves to play his ukulele.
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Join us at Topgolf in Fishers on Tuesday, November 12th as we 'Tee it Up for the Club Kids'! This event will support affordable after school programs for over 2,400 local youth in your own backyard. The afternoon includes two TopContender golf games, a putting contests, club rental, All-American lunch buffet, domestic beer, one drink ticket per person, unlimited soft drinks, lifetime Topgolf membership card and entry into Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive contests. All guests will also receive a golf swag bag from our event sponsors. Sponsorship and registration information is available and can be found online at www.BGCNI.org. Topgolf Fishers 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Mr. Claus will be joining us all the way from the North Pole in order to paint with us! Tickets for this event are $20 and include a moment with the jolly man himself, a picture opportunity, a gift from Santa, and $10 towards whatever you choose to paint that night. We will also enjoy some holiday treats! All attendees must have a ticket. It will be a great evening to paint ornaments, make gifts and tell Santa all of your Christmas wishes. Tickets are non refundable and non transferable. Kiln Creations 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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