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5 Things Dec. 6: Stained Glass Jewelry, Winger and More

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Free stained glass jewelry at Great Woods Glass Art Great Woods Glass Art will offer a free piece of stained glass jewelry for each adult visiting the store today while supplies last. Come in, say “hello” and help celebrate the shop’s 30th anniversary. No purchase necessary. 2. Afternoon book discussion group The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet 4 p.m. today in the conference room. This group meets the first Thursday of each month. This month's selection is “Bones, Blood & Butter,” by Gabrielle Hamilton. For more …

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Business Q&A: Great Woods Glass Art

Learn what it takes to sustain a stained glass business.

Owner and artist Nancy K. Pimental says that her shop has the largest selection of stained glass supplies in New England. It always stocks grinders, glastar, gryphon and inland. They have over 1,000 colors of stained glass to choose from. It also offers glass fusing supplies and classes to learn the "how-to" of stained glass making. She also does new stained glass windows for churches and homes and sells gift items, such as suncatchers and window panels. The store is showcasing an "artist of the month" with their stained glass works to showcase local talent. For more on Pimental and her shop, read the Q&A below: What is one thing people might not know about your business? One thing people may not know about Great Woods Glass Art is that it…

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