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WWSIP Day - Events in North America
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Port Hope, ON

When: September 24th (weekend following official WWSIP Day)
Where: The Black Lamb, 246 Ridout St, Port Hope, Ontario
Details: TBD
Contact: Laurie Goldiuk, 905 885 0190 or fibre@theblacklamb.ca


Richmond, BC

When: September 17, 2011
Event sponsored by Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild
Where: Plaza of the Richmond Cultural center - 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC from 12 noon - 4PM
Details: In the event of rain, we have indoor rotunda area available. Chairs provided but we would appreciate letting us know in advance to ensure there are enough. The cutural center is easily accessible by bus and skytrain.

Contact: Vickistickis on Ravelry or vicki@wowfactordesigns.com

Mississauga, ON

When: September 17th from 10 AM until we are tired
Where: Hiawatha Park, Mississauga, ON
Info: Bring lunch/drinks, a chair to spin in, a blanket or mat for under your wheel. Info on Ravelry - http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/mississauga-panera-crafty-stitch-n-bitch/topics/1758751
Directions: here
Contact: Cindy - studioloo on Ravelry or cindy@studioloo.com


Harvey, ND
When: Sept 24th 9am to 4:30 pm  (weekend following official WWSIP Day)
Where: New Life on Main 
802 Lincoln Ave 
Harvey, ND 
Details/Info: Bring you wheel, spindle or spinning tool of choice. We will be meeting at New Life on Main and will be having a potluck meal for dinner so bring what you can contribute. There is plenty of parking both in front of and along the side of the building. 
Contact: If you are interested in coming please private message DakotaRose on Ravelry.

South Deerfield, MA
When: September 17, 2011
Event sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Fiber Twist
Where: Yankee Candle Employee Fitness Center, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA. 10AM - 4PM
Details: www.fibertwist.com   In the event of rain, we have indoor demonstration space available. Chairs provided.
Contact: Becky George  becky@franklincc.org or 413-773-5463


New York City, NY

Spin City - NY is hosting World Wide Spin in Public Day in New York City:
When:Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time:12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Bowling Green Park (across from Battery Park) Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York, NY  10079
Park website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/lmr/html/bowling_green.html
Please contact: Donna Panner - BunnyMom on Ravelry or email PSUBunnyMom@aol.com
Earlville, IL Fiber in the Park - September 17, 2011
Full details here: http://www.fiberinthepark.com/
Claremont, CA

When: Sept. 17th from 12pm-4pm
Where: Shelton Park next to Colors91711
Info: Go to the shop and you will be directed to the park. Contact - Michele Farrell
Website: www.colors91711.com
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259942874033408


Ripon, QC
Date: Sept 17th 2011.
Le Club des fileuses de la Petite-Nation will be at the Marché Public de la Petite-Nation.
Everyone is welcome / vous êtes tous les bienvenus.
Nous filerons de 10h à 13h à l'intérieur du marché / we will be spinning in the Farmer's market space.
Please bring your chair / apportez une chaise

Adresse/ address: Route 317 / angle rue Boucher
Ripon Québec

Contact:
Amelie Blanchard
amelie@xplornet.com
(819) 983-1792
Grafton, WV

Sponsored by: Loose Ends Fiber Addicts (LEFA)

When: September 17, 2011 From: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: 123 House of Coffee,123 Main Street, Grafton West Virginia. Parking is available on Main Street or in parking lot next to coffee shop.

Details: The event is planned for outside in front of the 123 House of Coffee. If it rains, we will be inside in the music room. If we are outside, you should bring your own chair and a mat or rug for under your wheel. There are chairs available in the coffee shop should it be held indoors. The 123 House of Coffee has wonderful food and plenty of coffee.

Contact: Susan Howell 303-265-3266 or Sash14@aol.com for more information.

Hemlock, NY

When: September 17 & 18th, 2011 
Event: 17th Annual Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival
Times: 10-5 on Sat, 10-4 on Sun
Where: Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock, NY, 14466 
Cost: $5, free for ages 12 and under

Details: 80+ vendors, many free demonstrations, fleece sale, skein & garment competition, workshops & classes, souvenirs, sheep herding, sheep shearing, used equipment & book sale, food vendors, local guild displays, much more. Plenty of open space to set up wheels and spin outside or inside.

Website: www.gvhg.org/fest.html

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/finger-lakes-fiber-arts-festival

Also: Robin 607-522-4374, Brenda 315-595-2532, or Diane 585-227-9189

State College, PA
September 17, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. til dusk 
Tom Tudek Memorial Park 
400 Herman Drive 
State College, Pennsylvania 16801 
Pavilion #1 (the main pavilion by the restrooms and playground equipment) 
Details: Bring along your spinning wheels, spindles and accessories for a full day of fun, games and demonstrations! Light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own beverages! 
Contact: cephalogal on rav, or cephalogal@comcast.net

 

Sydney, Nova Scotia

The Unspun Heroes, based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, will be demonstrating spinning on September 17th at a big cultural event celebrating the recent designation of the Bras d'Or Lakes as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We'd love to be listed on the SIP events calendar!

 

Ashburnham, Massachusetts


September 10, 2011 - all information can be found HERE.

Salem, OR
WWSIP Day at the IKE Box 
299 Cottage St 
Salem, OR 97301 
September 17, 1:00-4:00 
We’ll have spinning, a few vendors, and a raffle to benefit Issac’s Room Foundation, which runs the IKE Box, and provides services to at-risk youth. 
Here’s our poster!

Tucson, AZ
When: September 17, 2011
Event sponsored by Grandma's Spinning Wheel
Where: 6544 E Tanque Verde, Suite 150, Tucson, AZ 11 am - 4 pm
Details: Chairs provided. Bring you wheel, spindle or spinning tool of choice. We will be meeting in front of Grandma's Spinning Wheel and will be having pizza and Eegees while it lasts.  Water will be provided. There is plenty of parking both in front of and behind the building. Saturday only, 10% off on all spinning fibers.
Contact: Vicky Konecky, spinningramma@aol.com, 520-290-3738

Oak Creek, WI
WWSIP day @ just 4 ewe fiber shop
Market Place Village
Hwy 32 & Puetz
Oak Creek Wi 53154
10-4pm
No rain date
Jan
Just 4 Ewe
www.just4ewe.org
8615 S. Market Place
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-768-Yarn (9276

Grandview, TX
Heritage Arts
10740 CR 102
Grandview, TX 76050
817.866.2772

Full day of sharing, spinning, sharing some more, and spinning yet again.
We will be providing a Hot Dog lunch to those that reserve a space
Come on down to the Ranch and tell us your "Yarns" and spin some , too.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 am-5pm

Lorelei Caracausa
Heritage Arts
PO Box 250 (mailing)
10740 CR 102 (shipping)
Grandview, Texas 76050
(817) 866-2772

 


Salmon Arm, BC

The Shuswap Spinners and Weavers  will be hosting a WWSIP in the Picadilly Mall in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada     If you have a spinning wheel and are not a member, you are welcome to join us from 10 am to 3 pm in the mall across from the Sport Check store.
 
We will have  a wide variety of yarns on display,  from the traditional to the new age funky novelty kind.       Come and enjoy the breeze from our spinning
wheels ....      : D

Contact:    Gudie Hupfauer on FB  or  email   gudrun@airspeedwireless.ca