Mustill Store Holiday Open House--Dec. 14th

Cascade Locks Park Association's Mustill Store Holiday Open House--2013

Mustill Store Holiday Open House
by Joanna Wilson

If you've been following along on this blog, then you know that over the past few weeks I've been making suggestions on local places to shop for your handmade holiday gifts.  When you shop locally, your money helps to support the local economy.  And, when you buy handmade, you help to support a local artist.  Another wonderful opportunity to shop locally and support neighborhood artisans is happening this weekend, Saturday December 14th at the Mustill Store Holiday Open House, 11am-3pm.

The Mustill House and Store decked with boughs of greenery.

You're familiar with the Mustill Store, right?  The Mustill Store is the historic house and store that is located on the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway--right along the Towpath (at the bottom of North Street, just above Howard Street).  The Mustill Store serves as the primary visitor's center for the Canalway.  The building's operation and volunteers are organized by the Cascade Locks Park Association who also work with others to help preserve and develop the area.  Remember Canal Fest and the Duck Derby this past summer?  That previous event as well as this week's Holiday Open House are fundraisers to help support this local non-profit organization and it's preservation of Akron's history.  For more information, check out the website for the Cascade Locks Park Association here.

Help support the CLPA and shop the Holiday Open House.

Saturday, Dec. 14th's Holiday Open House at the Mustill Store will be featuring locally made items such as items such as soap, honey, jam, scarves, hats, and more.  There will also be complimentary beverages and food treats for those shopping!  Not able to attend this Saturday?  You can also visit the Store the following days during the week for these extended hours: Sunday Dec. 15th 11am-3pm, Monday Dec. 16th 9am-6pm, Tuesday Dec. 17th 9am-6pm, Weds Dec. 18th 9am-3pm, Thursday Dec. 19th 9am-3pm, Friday Dec. 20th 9am-3pm.  

There will be volunteers gift wrapping on Sunday, Dec 15th from 11am-3pm, Mon, Dec 16th from 2pm-6pm, and Tues Dec. 17th, 2pm-6pm.  People can drop their gifts to be wrapped by volunteers, and donations are welcome. All proceeds go directly to the projects and programs of the CLPA. 330.374.5625 is the store phone if anyone wants more details or has any questions. See you at the Holiday Open House!

Holiday Open House: Saturday Dec. 14th 11am-3pm and extended hours during the following week.

 
For more information:
Mustill Store Holiday Open House facebook event
Cascade Locks Park Association website
call the Store phone for questions answered: 330-374-5625