St. James’ Episcopal Church, Mt. Airy will hold its 10th Annual Basket Raffle and Auction during the Fall Fest Saturday, October 1, 2016. The event will be held at the Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds at the intersection of Twin Arch Rd. and Rte. 27.
Come join us!!
Tickets for the raffle baskets which are filled with donated items from local businesses and individuals will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. There will also be a Silent Auction of unique items. Many baskets contain gift certificates or a gift card, as well. The proceeds from this event will go to St. James’ Church and it’s Outreach projects.
Winning tickets will be drawn on Monday, October 3, 2016, and winners will be notified.
Join us at the Fall Fest!
Carroll County Permit #319
Here’s how you may help:
Volunteer to be a part of the Basket Raffle committee to assist with publicity, flyer distribution, soliciting donations and gift certificates from local businesses, make/donate a completely filled basket using a theme of your choice or bring new or like new items from home to donate. Place your donations in the marked basket raffle containers in the narthex.
Some examples of basket themes from previous years are: sports (golf, baseball, football), John Deere, birds, games for girls/boys, baby boy/girl, wine-related items, home décor, spa day, teacher, health and exercise, Christmas, Fall/Halloween, jewelry, pets, picnic, cooking, American Girl clothes, summer, gardening, movie night (DVD’s, popcorn, etc.). Our “Basket Brigade” volunteers will design and create themed baskets during August and early September. This year, we are fortunate to have some baskets on hand ready to be filled with donated items, but can always use additional medium to large baskets.
The deadline for donation of basket contents is Sunday, September 4th. The deadline for donation of completely filled baskets is Sunday, September 11th. If you have questions about baskets, want to donate a finished basket, or want to volunteer for the Basket Brigade (August/September) call or e-mail Joan Fader at 301-703-8787 or at faderj1@juno.com. Join the fun and make new friends!
Items for the Silent Auction are being accepted now. These are items that would generate higher bids by themselves than as a part of a basket. Such items could include paintings, quilts, unopened perfume, fine jewelry or high value gift certificates and the like. If you have questions about the Silent Auction, please contact Mary Hutchins-Danna at 443-277-0505 or e-mail her at 1mhdslp@gmail.com.
Event Volunteers are needed to assist with ticket sales before and during the Basket Raffle & Silent Auction, to assist with transporting baskets between St. James’ Church and the carnival grounds, setting up tents and tables, as well as, calling winners of baskets and silent auction items. Call Betsy Davis at 301-607-9370 or e-mail her at jbeezd@aol.com if you are able to lend a hand.
Let’s make the St. James Basket Raffle & Silent Auction a huge success! Thank you in advance for your generosity of spirit and continued support.
Your Basket Raffle & Silent Auction Committee Co-chairs:
Ave Smith (averellesmith@aol.com) /301-674-3357)
Marilyn Hancock (ladyzip2004@yahoo.com /301-788-0136)