Fall Gatherings of Harvest Festivities at 3 locations
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From Friday, October 6 2006 - 10:00am To Saturday, October 7 2006 - 5:00pm Each week
Come join us for fall gatherings at three great locations: Hartwick House, Le Basement and Six Yellow Chairs. Different events will be occurring at the three stores. Seed exchange, master gardeners, scarecrow contests on display, and pumpkin carvingcontest. There are 3 $25.00 gift certificate drawings, 10 to 30% off selected merchandise, refreshments will be served 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Hartwick House, 6237 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, LeBasement 6340 Pleasant Valley Rd, El Dorado, Six Yellow Chairs, 4216 Motherload Drive, Shingle Springs For more information contact: Hartwick House - (530) 622-2840, La Basement (530) 642-9700, Six Yellow Chairs (530) 676-2478
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