BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. — the bellows falls rotary club will be hosting their annual penny sale on Saturday, May 18 at the Bellows Falls Union High School auditorium in Westminster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. start of the first of the penny sale’s three action packed series. Refreshments will be provided under the direction of Parks Place Community Resource Center. Menu this year will consist of hot dogs, chili, macaroni & cheese, baked goods, chips, popcorn, soda, water & seltzer. Come early and have dinner before or during the sale and support Parks Place as well as the Bellows Falls Rotary Club.
The Penny Sale is the Rotary Club’s major fundraiser with proceeds used for community projects and programs such Our Place Drop In Center, Parks Place and the Warming Shelter. Additionally, scholarships are provided for graduating students, as well as support for both the inbound and outbound foreign exchange student program.
Over 300 prizes have been generously donated by area businesses to ensure a fun time for all. You will find a wide range of prizes from toys, cash and tools to local gift certificates for many restaurants and services.
This year’s series-ending special prizes include a big screen TV sponsored by the Savings Bank of Walpole, a bicycle and helmet sponsored by The Richards Group, and gas grill sponsored by Bill Stevens Edward Jones in Bellows Falls. And as always, the Rotary Penny Sale means cash, cash, cash!
A cash raffle tops off the evening’s events with a chance to win $250, $500 or $1,000. You do not need to be present for the cash drawing. See a Rotarian to purchase your cash raffle tickets in advance or, better yet, just come to the Penny Sale and take a chance on the over 300 prizes as well.
On behalf of the Bellows Falls Rotary Club, we wish to thank the many businesses and individuals who have generously donated prizes to make this event a success.
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