Circle P Creations supports local businesses

NEW LONDON — Circle P Creations is 1 year old, and owners Stephanie Rogers and Barb Pickering hosted an open house Saturday to celebrate and thank the community for being "welcoming and supportive." They say their mission is "to help support other local small business," and they do this by selling hand-crafted items created by local and area artists and crafters. They offer candles, cups, signs, shirts, chalk paint, loose tea, bags, cornhole boards and gifts for everyone in the family, many of which can be customized and/or special ordered. A table has been set aside for kids' creations where children can sell what they have made and keep whatever price they sell for. Craft classes and DIY workshops are offered monthly, and an art kids' camp is in the works for this summer. Circle P Creations is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. It is located at 23 E. Main St. next to the Wildcat Diner, and the phone number is 567-351-1976. Inspire New London Grocery Dash NEW LONDON — It is not too late to buy a ticket for the Inspire New London Miller's Market Grocery Dash with a first prize of a shopping spree valued up to $700. The winning ticket will be drawn Saturday. Call 419-554-9341 or 440-371-9173. Girl Scout Dessert/Cookie Auction NEW LONDON — The public is invited to the Girl Scout Dessert/Cookie Auction that begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Grange Hall.