A weekend for antiquing in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — The Women’s Club of Honesdale will present the 46th Annual Wayne County Antiques show on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show will take place in the Wayne Highlands Middle School, located on upper Grove Street in Honesdale. Over 50 dealers will have booths displaying art, jewelry, coins, crystal, art glass, silver, furniture, books, quilts and collectibles. Also featured will be expert fine glass and crystal repair, including glass-cutting and chair-caning repair. Items that need repair can be brought to the show and after examination, if possible, may be mended on the premises.

Returning to the antiques show this year will be two popular artisans, Paul Nulton from Hallstead and Louise Brennan of White Mills. Paul is a master craftsman who is capable of working magic on damaged pieces of fine glass. Louise has been a chair caner for more than 20 years, and is an expert at her well-honed craft.

The hospital auxiliary will present “Attic Treasures” in consignment rooms featuring a wide variety of merchandise, and local artists will have work for sale.

The school is air-conditioned. Homemade refreshments and lunches will be available. Tickets cost $6 per person, or $5 with a discounted coupon or add.

Funds raised at this event are used to support a scholarship program for local high school seniors, local charities, fire companies, art and literature in the schools as well as an on going program for the beautification of the community.

For more information call 570/253-2492.