LUDLOW, Vt. — In January 1927 the Ludlow Rotary Club was chartered and we are now entering our 92nd year of community service. We are proud to have served the communities of Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth, Cavendish and Proctorsville throughout the years for local and international projects.
Right around the corner is our 63rd Annual Penny Sale this year to be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Black River High School gymnasium in Ludlow. The Penny Sale starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
The penny sale is currently one of the largest fundraisers undertaken by the Ludlow Rotary Club. The proceeds are used for college scholarships for area high school students living in Cavendish, Proctorsville, Ludlow, Plymouth and Mount Holly. Throughout the years we have awarded over $130,000 in scholarships. In addition to the scholarships, proceeds are used for local school events and community projects such as the Star Lake Garden Renovation, BRHS Project Graduation, National History Day, Cavendish/Proctorsville Greven Field, LPC-TV, Black River Valley Senior Center, Apple Blossom Cotillion, Mountainside House, Black River Academy Museum, Black River Good Neighbors, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Pure Water for the World, Polio, the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program as well as other worthy causes.
The prize list is long. We expect well over 300 prizes again this year to be given away during the evening! To name just a few of the donated prizes: bicycles, ski passes, local restaurant gift certificates, Red Sox tickets, ski clothing, home maintenance items, theatre tickets, gas cards, garden tools, maple products and the all-time favorite — cash! Our swap table is becoming more and more popular and gives winners the opportunity to swap a prize with another winner!
Our cash raffle of more than $1,000 is always exciting. You do not need to be present to win the cash raffle but an additional $25 will be added to the winning ticket if you are. Tickets may be purchased the night or from Rotarians prior to the event. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
The prizes for the penny sale have been donated by area businesses and the Ludlow Rotary Club is grateful for their generosity. So mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m. ~ Black River High School gymnasium in Ludlow. Refreshments will be available.
For some, this “Mud Season Event” is an annual tradition. So if this is your first penny sale or your 63rd, we hope to see you for this fun-filled evening. We are proud to be known within the area that our penny sale is special! Our community members make it special we say! Again, a special thank you to all the businesses for their generous donations. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Lampert at 228-4000. Remember, admission is free!
Visit our web page at www.ludlowrotary.com to see our club’s projects and events! The Ludlow Rotary club meets weekly at DJ’s Restaurant and is always looking for new members! Follow us on Facebook too!
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