I neglected to mention something that happened Tuesday morning. Tuesday was the day I ran, bought plants and worked one to nine-thirty. Before I ran I read the paper and noticed that a benefit was planned for three families that are homeless after a fire on Main Street in Herkimer. The fire was about two blocks from my house. I’ve been by those homes, and it looks scary.
While I was running Tuesday I thought, “Hey, they’re probably having a Chinese auction as part of the fundraiser. I have an afghan I can donate. I wonder if they’d also like a few scarves?” See, I crochet or knit when I watch television, and I love to watch television. I don’t know how to make that many things, but I can do afghans, scarves and prayer shawls.
When I got home and had showered and eaten, I called the number in the paper “for more information.” The lady who answered was delighted at the idea of my donations. She was currently at Wal-Mart, chasing down another donation. I said I would meet her there.
Steven found a basket in the attic (which I believe I had won some years ago at a Chinese auction to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network) for me to put a few scarves in. I also grabbed a recently completed afghan and we hurried to Wal-Mart. The only downside of our hustle and bustle was that Tabby got the idea she was going somewhere fun with us. It is sad to disillusion an excited schnoodle, but it was too warm a day for a dog in a car.
We met Peg Czarnecki, the lady organizing the fundraiser. Our donation was gratefully received, and Peg told us about some big ticket items to be raffled as well. We told her we would probably be at the fundraiser, and she encouraged us to attend. For one thing, I have to see how many tickets get put in for my afghan.
The fundraiser is set for Sunday, June 12 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Silverado Inn, Marginal Road, Herkimer. Musical entertainment includes Showtime, Johnson & Co., Jeff and Tim from Gridley Paige, Stevie Rigo and Friends, and Jon Liebing. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and younger.
I’ll probably post a blog on Monday, telling how it was. If you’re local, you should go too. We can compare notes.
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