July 25, 2025

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Butler Township’s Third Annual Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Show

Butler Township will turn summer into a festive celebration this Saturday with its third annual Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Show at Preston Park. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the free event invites visitors to browse a variety of local artisans offering handmade ornaments, wreaths and seasonal gifts.

Guests of all ages can also enjoy holiday treats, family-friendly games, face painting and a special mid-summer visit from Santa, making it a perfect outing for crafters and families alike.

DIY Cool Room: A Low-Cost Sanctuary from Scorching Heat

As record‐breaking heatwaves drive soaring energy bills, experts urge homeowners to carve out a single “DIY cool room” for relief. By focusing cooling efforts on one naturally shaded space—rather than battling to chill the entire house—families can stay comfortable without running up exorbitant electricity costs.

Key steps include choosing a room with minimal sun exposure, drawing blinds, positioning fans or a portable misting unit, and ventilating only during the coolest hours (early morning and late evening). This targeted strategy not only maintains a comfortable refuge but can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%.

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Budget-Friendly Faux Planter with Dollar Tree Finds

A no-water, no-sunlight flower arrangement hack is sweeping home-decor circles thanks to Dollar Tree’s budget supplies. By combining a $1 matte black trash can (or plastic planter), foam pool noodles and artificial stems, crafters can build a lush planter that never wilts.

Key benefits:

All materials from Dollar Tree: planter, four pool noodles, floral stems and optional moss or pebbles

Easy assembly: trim noodles, stand them upright, insert stems and conceal foam

Seasonal swaps: change florals for summer blooms, autumn leaves or winter greenery

This DIY project costs under $5, requires minimal tools and transforms any porch, patio or rental space into a year-round botanical showcase.

Teens Shine at Cobb County Recycled Crafts Contest

Marietta, GA – This spring, the Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition drew 70 middle and high school students to Switzer Library, each tasked with creating art or usable objects from discarded materials. A panel of judges from Cobb County Schools, Keep Cobb Beautiful and the Lions Club evaluated entries on creativity, craftsmanship and sustainability.

Highlights:

All participants were honored as winners and received special giveaways.

Winning pieces demonstrated exceptional skill in turning recyclables into functional or decorative works.

The event underscores Keep Cobb Beautiful’s mission to foster environmental stewardship and community engagement among youth.

Pahrump Crafters Prepare Patriotic Ornaments for Nevada’s First Capitol Christmas Tree

PAHRUMP, NV— On a warm July morning, the Pahrump Community Library buzzed with holiday spirit as locals of all ages gathered to handcraft ornaments for the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree—the first ever sourced from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Partnering with the U.S. Forest Service, organizers provided craft supplies while Arley Rossmiller introduced the tree-selection process.

With pine cones, “tree cookies,” construction paper, markers and more at their fingertips, attendees—from 8-year-olds to 80-year-old residents—designed red-white-and-blue decorations imbued with Western pride. Organizers will collect finished ornaments through September 15 for shipment to Carson City before the tree departs for Washington, D.C.

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