November 18, 1307, is a famous date for history lovers…This day in history it is alleged that the Swiss-born William Tell shot the apple off his son’s head. In a nutshell, apparently Bill refused to bow before the hat of a Habsburg ruler and was ordered to be killed unless he shot an apple off his son’s head. An expert bows man, he did that and more–he split the apple in half, thus saving his life and his son’s. Unfortunately, Tell was a rebel and big talker and swore that if he’d have killed his son, he would have turned the bow on the ruler. After being taken prisoner, he escaped chains, killed a ruler, and eventually led a revolt against the Habsburg governance.
So what is this history lesson all about? Lots of events linked to November 18–and one is in Clearwater, Minnesota, this Saturday at the Lions’ Bldg in Lions’ Park on Highway 75. The 2nd annual arts and crafts sale will be held at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be crafts, wood products, and direct sales items, arts and décor, and ME and my sister! Totally bad English-speak for a retired English teacher. We will be there though–I’ll be selling Clearwater books, signing as well, and sis will be selling Jennie Phillips’ Pure & Simple products–lotions, creams, balms, soaps, and a host of Clearwater memorabilia.
Check out the site–you may have to copy and past in the URL.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10159232339940538&set=pcb.1761076793956647&type=3&theater
The following Saturday, two days after Thanksgiving, Sis nd I, along with a friend, will be in Long Prairie, MN, for another a/c even
https://allevents.in/long%20prairie/art-and-craft-fair-at-long-prairie-high-school/351325448647855
I’ve heard that this is also a fun and large event to attend. I’m not sure if there will be any competition you can join in on with crossbows and apples, but you may hit the bull’s eye and bring home bargains galore and as you take shot at your Christmas shopping list.
Hope to see you at either or both events.