Seventeen years ago a small group of crafters set up a holiday craft show in a stately home in Beaver. What began as a small community gathering has now evolved into a major four-day crafters' shopping dream. "The Holly and The Ivy" is set up like a boutique gift shop. The organizers take great pride in achieving a festive yet elegant display of the 30 artists and crafters' wares. Only handmade arts and crafts are offered for sale.

"The Holly and the Ivy" is not just about crafts and crafters. Over its seventeen-year history, the show has accepted donations that have significantly supported the work of The Salvation Army and WTAE-TV Channel 4's Project Bundle-up. To date, "The Holly and The Ivy" and its customers have contributed more than $15,000 to the charity.

This year's shopping locations and dates are: Friday, November 14th from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, November 15th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 550 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Twp., Pa; andFriday, November 21st from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, November 22nd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Seven Oaks Country Club, 132 Lisbon Road, Beaver PA 15009.

For those looking for a break from the stress and crowds of typical Christmas shopping at the mall, here's an opportunity to shop in an elegant relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy an inviting shopping experience combined with the opportunity to dine in a beautiful indoor garden setting, while benefitting a worthwhile charity. In addition to cash and checks, the show accepts Master Card, Visa, and debit cards. There is ample parking and "The Holly and the Ivy" is handicap accessible.

Project Bundle-up is a program of The Salvation Army and WTAE-TV Channel 4, working together with community volunteers and businesses raise money to provide warm winter outerwear to needy kids and seniors. Since its inception twenty-two years ago, more than 9.6 million dollars have been raised and 200,000 people throughout Western Pennsylvania have been served. Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army provides critical services in 113 countries worldwide. Headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, the 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of diverse support programs. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log on to www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. The Salvation Army, doing the most good, for the most people, in the most need.

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