Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive Kickoff Event
Presented by CMU Public Television and Midland Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, October 9th at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
$8 per person or $25 Family Pack (up to 4 people)

Where do sweaters come from?
Visit the Discovery Center in the MCFTA Lobby
from 2 – 3:30 p.m., October 9
· Featuring Mr. McFeely from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood · Meet Goliath the Alpaca
· See Weavers, Spinners and Knitters demonstrate their skills · Try your hand at dying wool · Silent Auction of Hand-Knit Sweaters and Accessories

Inaugural WCMU Sweater Contest
Knit a sweater for a child and enter to win prizes*
Open to knitters throughout Michigan

• Lock-Ins, with knitting help, at Apple Valley Yarn Company, 398 S. Main, Freeland, Fridays, August 20 and September 10, 7 pm-Midnight. Sweater Kits of varying skill levels are available (or choose your own pattern and yarn). (989)692-2900. Free.

• “Knitting at the Center” Open to all knitters. Midland Center for the Arts Brick Lobby, Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 23 and 30, 4 – 8 p.m. Free.

• Call Jean Krause at 989.631.1050 for more information on how you or your group can become involved.

Sweater entries must arrive at CMU Public Television by October 1st.

Call 1 -800-727-9268 for additional event & contest information/registration.

* Hand or machine knit sweaters and accessories for any age may be donated to the Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive whether or not they are entered in the contest. Drop-off boxes will be located this fall throughout WCMU’s coverage area. Sweater donations are distributed to individuals who need them at no charge.