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Annual Happy Factory Open House Fundraiser and Donna Cooley Birthday Celebration

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at its workshop, located at 895 N. 2195 W. (Happy Factory Lane) in Cedar City, Utah. Visitors are invited to stop by, tour the workshop, and wish Donna Cooley a very Happy Birthday! The event will feature a variety of handcrafted wooden toys, puzzles, seasonal items, custom wooden village sets, and much more.

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