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LAUDHOLM NATURE CRAFTS FESTIVAL IS SEPTEMBER 8 AND 9

WELLS, MAINE - The twentieth annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival will be held at the Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells on September 8 and 9 from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Admission is $5 per person. The Wells Reserve has a no pets, no smoking policy. FMI (207) 646-4521.

The festival boasts 100 of New England=s finest artists and craftspeople in a spectacular historic setting. Sculpture, jewelry, pottery, prints, clothing, photography, and basketry are among the crafts selected by jury for this prestigious event.

Three special features will help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Laudholm Trust.

• Artist Forest Hart will display three life-size bronze sculptures around the festival grounds. Hart's knowledge of wildlife and passion for art have allowed him to create imaginative and lifelike sculptures of wild and domestic animals.
• Jeweler Ken Kantro has developed an ornament capturing the essence of the Wells Reserve's beauty. Inspired by the harmony and rhythm of Maine nature, Kantro has been creating holloware and jewelry for 30 years.
• Jewelry designer Michele Stivaletta has handcrafted a silver-and-beachstone pendant that will be the prize in a special drawing.

Dr. Chifuru Noda will fill the seaside air with tunes played on his acoustic guitar. Lunch fare will feature lobster rolls, chowder, wraps, pizza, and lots of scrumptious desserts.

A network of trails will entice visitors to explore the fields, forest, marsh, and beach of the Wells Reserve. Guided nature walks will be offered and Wells Reserve educators will set up a Discovery Tent.

Many artists contribute a crafted item to the Laudholm Raffle, which also features a beautiful handmade quilt and braided rug made by Laudholm volunteers. With so many extraordinary prizes, the raffle tradition is wildly popular.

Kennebunk Savings Bank sponsors the event, which also receives important support from The Bull and Claw House, Jake=s Seafood, Kennebunk House of Pizza, Lyons Coffee Service, The Maine Diner, Mike's Clam Shack, Scoop Deck, SeaVu Campground, Shield's Meat & Produce, Spiller Farm Store, Subway, Inc., and Wal-Mart.

All Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival proceeds benefit Laudholm Trust, which supports research, education, and stewardship programs at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. In keeping with the mission of the Wells Reserve, recycling is encouraged.

The Wells Reserve is located just off Route 1 near the Wells-Kennebunk line. From U.S. Route 1, turn at the flashing traffic signal south of the Maine Diner and north of Lighthouse Depot. Visit www.wellsreserve.org for directions.

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