Suburban Garden Club to host annual Pine Art Decoration Sale Dec. 5–12

Handcrafted wreaths, swags and arrangements to support local beautification projects

Pictured are members Joni Yeager, left, Sue Perry, Pat Roudebush and Linda Moreland who decorated Kiddieland Park.

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Published November 29, 2025 - 7:56 a.m.

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The Suburban Garden Club will kick off the holiday season with its annual Pine Art Decoration Sale at the Carroll County Arts Center Dec. 5–12. Community members are invited to browse a festive selection of handcrafted artificial and real pine wreaths, swags and arrangements suitable for holiday decorating or gift giving.

The sale will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional hours for Dec. 7–11 will be announced on the Suburban Garden Club Facebook page.

All proceeds from the event will support the club’s beautification and community projects conducted throughout the year.

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