Early holiday present from Unibank

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An early holiday present arrived at the Worcester Center for Crafts this week with the presentation of a $2500 gift from UniBank for the Craft Center’s HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS.  Pictured above (right to left) are Klara Mnacko, Manager of the Grove Street UniBank branch, Candace Casey, Holiday Festival Director, and Honee Hess, Executive Director.  The Festival serves as the largest holiday marketplace of American hand-crafted work in the region, creating an economic driver for both artists and the community.  Over 60 artists were included in the Festival featuring everything from wearable art, hand-crafted jewelry, wood work, ceramics, ornaments and more.  Bushel ‘N Peck is the Festival’s Cafe.  “We are so appreciative of UniBank’s consistent support of creative endeavors and the important part culture plays in the life of the community,” said Honee Hess, Executive Director. “They are, iindeed, a local bank with business acumen and heart.”