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Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Bowker Creek and through the neighbouring park while interacting with over forty local artists and artisans, as they demonstrate their individual talents and display their creations including painting, pottery, jewelry and photography. The free fun event includes live music and a childrenB次元官网网址檚 art station.

The 14th annual Bowker Creek Brush-Up art show and sale is Sunday, Aug. 12. The mayor and town crier kick off the event at 11 a.m. and it runs through 4 p.m.

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