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Winter Blues Nailed It!
2019-12-16 19:00:00 2019-12-16 20:30:00 America/New_York Winter Blues Nailed It! Think you've got what it takes to make beautiful and theoretically edible creations? Are you willing to brave fierce competition, time constraints and the scrutiny of a panel of library judges? Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Monday, December 16
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-12-16 19:00:00 2019-12-16 20:30:00 America/New_York Winter Blues Nailed It! Think you've got what it takes to make beautiful and theoretically edible creations? Are you willing to brave fierce competition, time constraints and the scrutiny of a panel of library judges? Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Think you've got what it takes to make beautiful and theoretically edible creations? Are you willing to brave fierce competition, time constraints and the scrutiny of a panel of library judges?

Then compete in Winter Blues Nailed It! We'll have the ingredients and decorations needed to recreate a fabulous winter scene. No baking necessary. Take a break from the hectic holidays and make a mess instead!

Fine Print

Registration is required and will end Wednesday, December 11. Teams can consist to up to four people. Competition will be based on appearances only. Although you will be working with food, the cleanliness of the work area cannot be guaranteed. Eat at your own risk. This is an adult event, but open to ages 10 and up. A team must have at least one participant over the age of 18.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker |

TAGS: | playtime | Food | family | culinary | Contest |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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