Friends of Old Forge Library prepare for annual Bash fundraiser, Aug. 19

Lexie Haehl of Old Forge checks out items on the Library Bash raffle table at the Old Forge Library. Photo by Carol Hansen

Raffle items for the Friends of the Old Forge Library’s annual Library Bash are currently on display at the library. Tickets for the annual fundraiser, which will be held Sunday, August 19 from 4 to 6 p.m., are $15 and can be purchased during regular library hours.

The Friends are most grateful to all those who have donated to this year’s fundraiser, said organization member Hazel Dellavia.

Items available for raffle include: Sculpture “My Cat loves Dog Stories” by Joni Dyer; Knife-carved Chickadee by Bob Zimmerman; Basket of Adirondack Books from Old Forge Hardware; Children’s Books from The Friends of Old Forge Library; Handmade purse by Sharon Petrides; Victorian Tree Skirt by the Pointed Pine Quilters;

Painting “Adirondack Renewal” by Karry Fuller Comfort; Hand-woven Irish Scarf by Cathy Trevett; Craft Kits from Patti’s Paper Crafts by Patti Delano; Hand-woven Lace Scarf by Mary Anne Ransom; Adirondack Detective Series Book Basket by John Briant; and a Sap Bucket wastepaper basket by Sharon Petrides.

Gift certificates from  Thendara Golf Course, Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, the Strand Theatre, and Big Moose Inn will also be raffled.

The Bash will feature the traditional complimentary wine glass for tasting, a variety of wines both domestic and imported, the “Most Expensive Wine” tasting contest, finger foods, games, door prizes and more.

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