Wreath Registration Deadline is October 21

The deadline to register a wreath is approaching, Have you decided what the theme will be yet?  The museum is in full "Festival of the Wreaths" mode and is expecting a great turn out for the 2nd annual event. 

For inspiration as you ponder your wreath design, you can check out a slideshow of wreaths from 2015 here.  Last year, the event received 78 donated wreaths and were displayed in the museum for the public to view and place bids.  The money earned through this event helped to support the Arlington Heights Historical Society's mission of preserving Arlington Height's history.

The Society hopes to see your wreath displayed on the walls of the museum this year!  For more information about the Festival of the Wreaths, check out the website here. Registration can be made in person by filling out at form found at the museum or online here.

Lucky Junk Wreath Workshop Nets Wreath Donation for Festival of the Wreaths

 



Wreath made at Lucky Junk, located in Arlington Heights, by Terry Karow
Photo by Arlington Heights Historical Society

The wreath, entitled “Once Upon a Christmas,” was created by Terry Karow from vintage materials at a special workshop held at Lucky Junk, 405 S. Arlington Heights Rd., on September 13. The wreath will be donated to the Arlington Heights Historical Society for the silent auction fundraiser Festival of the Wreaths, November 22-December 4, at the Heritage Gallery of the Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont Street, Arlington Heights.
Vintage scraps of lace and ribbon, along with vintage ornaments, old silver cutlery, and other vintage pieces were combined with a rusted piece of wrought iron fencing for a unique holiday vibe. The workshop was led by Donna Castellanos, who created the wreath entitled Lucky Loco, which won first prize in the Artisan/Professional Category in the inaugural Festival of the Wreaths last year. Lucky Junk is owned by Janet McCarthy, and is located at 405 S. Arlington Heights Road.

Due to the success of the September workshop, Lucky Junk has added another wreath workshop called Woodsy Autumn Wreath on Tuesday, October 11, 6 PM-8:30 PM, cost is $90 and all materials are provided.  Register for the workshop by calling Lucky Junk at 847-440-6633.    

If you would like to participate in the Festival of the Wreaths by donating a wreath, go to www.ahmuseum.org and register online or stop by the museum to pick up a registration form. The deadline to register your wreath is Friday, October 21. For more details about Festival of the Wreaths, go to the same website or call 847.255-1225.