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Knitting News Archive19-Dec-2008Tough times and the zen of knitting (The News & Advance) ?It?s just wonderful therapy.? Suzanne Fetherston Owner, Suzanne?s Knitting Shoppee Zeppelin tribute band No Quarter will play at the Knitting Factory (The Idaho Statesman) Is it us, or does Seattle band No Quarter seem to sneak down to Boise during the holidays with a certain degree of regularity? It makes sense. You've got relatives in town. Eventually, Cousin Joe and Aunt Matilda will be dying to get out of the house. What's the one thing that everyone can agree on? That Led Zeppelin music rules. Tribute bands are the Rodney Dangerfields of the music world, but ... Knitting Dolls for Needy Kids (WCAX-TV Vermont) Volunteers across Chittenden County send love to orphans half a world away with comfort dolls. Upcoming programs at the Gilford Public Library (The Citizen of Laconia) The library will be closing Wednesday, Dec. 24 at noon through Friday, Dec. 26. The library will re-open Saturday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Knit Wits meet on an informal basis to exchange knitting tips, patterns, wool, Friday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Pop and Rock Listings (New York Times) POP. Student knit for a good cause (Thunder Bay Post) Some Hammarskjold High School students have taken on a new hobby, and all in support of a good cause. A Grade 11 religion class has been knitting scarves for those in need in Thunder Bay. The group was finishing up the warm neckwear Thursday, wrapping them and writing greeting cards. Community calendar (Chambersburg Public Opinion) Knitting group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road South; free; 264-9663. Concert, Falling Spring AARP Chapter 2840 Chorus, 10:30 a.m., 600 Norland Ave. Banta Knitters (The Times of Northwest Indiana) Banta Knitters About the group: Social group. Meets weekly. Members hail from Porter County. Mission: Banta Knitters share a love for handiwork, both knitting and crocheting, and giving back to the community. Volunteers sought to knit for soldiers (Suburban) The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, is looking for individuals to knit cap liners for U.S. soldiers in Iraq and other areas overseas. For more information, call Lorraine Rock at 609-448-2587. Volunteers will receive instructions on Knitting the liners.
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