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Living Nativity at Overlook Farm
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Heifer International: Beth Newman, 501-907-2920, beth.newman@heifer.org
Carpenters & Associates: Christine Volkmer or Jean Carpenter, 214-520-3666, carpenters@carpenterspr.com
What: Annual Living Nativity Performance. Admission: Bring a plate of cookies to share.
When: Saturday, December 8, 1:00 – 5:30 PM, and Sunday, December 9, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Where: Overlook Farm at 216 Wachusett Street in Rutland, MA
Who: Open to the public.
Rutland, MA – The public is invited to the annual Living Nativity event at Overlook Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts, a Heifer International Learning Center. Living Nativity is a 20-minute performance complete with live actors and animals including cows, goats, sheep and a camel.
Witness the arrival of Wise men, shepherds, and Mary, Joseph and the Baby to the stable. The show is presented each hour in the barn (dress warmly) with the first show beginning at 1:00 pm and the last show beginning at 5:00 pm. After the show, enjoy sleigh or hayrides, Christmas carols, cookies and hot beverages. There will be opportunities to donate to Heifer International and to Overlook Farm, purchase alternative holiday gifts from Heifer and shop for fair-trade crafts from around the world.
Living Nativity is a free public event though everyone should bring a plate of cookies to share. Donations will be accepted to benefit the work of Heifer International and Overlook Farm. The event takes place at Overlook Farm which is located at 216 Wachusett Street in Rutland, MA. For more information, visit www.heifer.org/overlook or call 508-886-2221.
Overlook Farm is one of Heifer’s three U.S. learning centers, focusing on world hunger solutions, organic gardening and sustainable agricultural practices. At Overlook Farm, over 20,000 visitors a year become familiar with the root causes of poverty and hunger and Heifer’s work to help the poor achieve self-reliance. Since 1944, Heifer has provided livestock and ecologically sound agricultural training to millions of struggling families and is currently at work in more than 57 countries. For more information, visit www.heifer.org or call 800-696-1918 to receive a free gift catalog.
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