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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Nov. 22, 2016

Chambersburg, Pa. ������Ƶ — ������Ƶ will host the 7th annual Handmade for the Holidays event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in Lenfest Commons. The event will feature handmade items from local craftspeople. This year ������Ƶ ’s items for sale include jewelry, handwovens, paintings, Shaker boxes and utensils, handmade books and dolls, ceramics, soaps, candles, ornaments, art quilts and photographs.

Shoppers will not only support local craftspeople, but also an area nonprofit organization ������Ƶ – 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Over the Rainbow Children ������Ƶ ’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County, an organization that provides a safe, child-friendly place for children and their families to receive services that help to restore hope and provide healing from child abuse.  

MEDIA CONTACT:       
Lorie Helman, Student Development Office Manager
Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3226
Email: lorie.helman@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, ������Ƶ is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor ������Ƶ ’s degrees in 34 majors and master ������Ƶ ’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, management, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2016 enrollment of 1,098, which includes students from 18 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.