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From the Portsmouth Herald, Thursday, October 13:

Bizarre Bras raises awareness of breast cancer

York Art Association's Fiber and Silk Artist's Group completed their summer challenge...These creative bras are part of an exhibit titled Bizarre Bras. Its purpose is to raise awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bizarre Bras is on display at the Portsmouth Fabric Company through Oct. 30. The Portsmouth Fabric Company is located at 112 Penhallow St., Portsmouth. They are open: Mon. - Sat. 9:30-5:30 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m.

The Fiber and Silk group meet at York Art Association on the second Monday of every month at 1 p.m.

The York Art Association promotes the arts, and encourages creativity by offering a venue for artists to show, and perform their work, supporting arts education, and encouraging collectors to buy local art. YAA strives to foster cultural appreciation among residents, and visitors to the York area. YAA is located at 394 York St. (Rt. 1A) in York, Maine. Summer hours are: Thurs. and Fri. 2-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 11 — 4 p.m. Call (207) 363-4049, or visit www.yorkartassocation.com for information.

Photo by Carol Powley, YAA Fiber Artist