Sunday's benefit Gospel and religious songfest at Clewley Farm Restaurant was well attended and provided an even better than expected financial boost to the Clifton Free Library.
Dola and Company (Dola Hinckley, Nancy Hatch and Cindy Dunton) put on a good show that was well received by an estimated gathering of 30 people plus the crew from the restaurant.
Penny Peasley and Mary Bragg, two of the three women who do all of the work of the library, were in attendance and Penny talked about how the day's donations would go for new books for the library. Penny also pointed out that while the library has held craft shows and food sales in the past for that purpose, it hadn't been able to do that this year. Caroline Baker, the third member of the stalwart threesome was not in attendance but Penny spoke for her as well when she said the community was encouraged to come to visit and get to know how well the library is stocked with hard cover, paperbacks, large print books, magazines and video tapes.
The library is located in the Clifton Town Office and is open Wednesdays from 1:30pm to 7:00pm - except during the winter it may be closed if it's a bad weather day. The place is so social and comfortable, you may want to stay and chat a bit with whoever's there at the time you drop in.
The Donation Bucket was passed around and was well received and supported by all - to the tune of contributions totaling $263.54, all of which will go toward more books for the library.
Penny, Mary and Caroline particularly wanted everyone who attended and participated in the Benefit Concert to know how much they appreciated the support of the library. Now, come check out a book or two!
Five Seasons Gifts Shop was open and people had a chance to see the wide array of gifts, cards, bird houses, photos fit for framing, dishes and vases, wood sculpture, etc. on display. There are toys for children and decorative collars for pets. Candles, maple sugar candies, jewelry, beautiful one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorations as well as Halloween decorations. You name someone you need a gift for - you'll find something at the shop at Clewley Farm Restaurant.
Gift Shop Hours will be: Tuesday & Sunday - 9am-2pm; Saturday - 9am - 8pm. The shop will close at the end of December and re-open around Easter.
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