"It's just one of those addictive habits. We see a lot of people tired of television soap operas who come in and get excited with this. It's really amazing," Peery said. "It's like a grown-up's candy store."

Peery said the "Wood Sculpture Show and Competition" on Oct. 12 and 13 will feature more than 250 pieces with everything from hand-carved furniture to small figures.

Hendrix will teach a three-hour class each day on carving (the first project is a snowman, the next day's project is a Santa Claus).

There will also be live bald, golden and raptor eagles displayed at the show by Ben Woodruff between 10:30-11:30 Saturday.

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If you go . . .

What: "Second Annual Wood Sculpture Show and Competition"

Where: VFW Hall, 386 N. Main, Spanish Fork

When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 13

Cost: $2/children 12-under free

To enter a project: bring it to the VFW Hall between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11. $5 entry fee.

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