To celebrate 75 years, Art's Bakery hosts four-day anniversary event
Beginning on Thursday, April 24, Art's Bakery is having a four-day birthday celebration.
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The shop is having festivities at both their Millcreek and Harborcreek locations, including promotions, treats and a chance to win prizes.
The sales manager said it's an honor to continue Art's legacy.
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'Art himself has a lot of help from people, whether it came to the floors, just building up the place, and making sure people knew it existed, and it just never stopped growing. Community is all we've ever needed, and it's the reason why we're able to be in Harborcreek. So thank you for giving us a reason to be at 75 years for being in Harborcreek and hopefully continue growing. It's all thanks to community,' said Taylor Warren, sales manager for Art's Bakery.
Those who attended have a chance to win free cookies for a year.
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