Fundraisers to benefit Christiana library

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Providing free passes to area museums, helping maintain free use of computers and internet access for patrons, and supporting an aerobic drumming class, a knitting group and story times are just some of the programs that will benefit from upcoming fundraisers being presented by the Friends of the Moores Memorial Library and the library board. Events will include a golf tournament as well as a yard sale and chicken barbecue.

The 14th annual library golf tournament is set for Monday, Aug. 28, at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club, 653 Scotland Road, Quarryville. A light lunch will be provided at noon, and there will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner, provided by Wayne Buckwalter Jr., will be served at the conclusion of the tournament. The single-player fee includes green fees, use of a cart, lunch, dinner and oncourse beverages.

Preregistration is encouraged; registration forms are available at the library. Golfers may also register by calling 717-951-8713.

Walk-in registrations will be accepted on the day of the event, space permitting. Golfers may sign up with friends as a group of four or enter as an individual and be placed with a team.

There will be a number of contests and prizes throughout the day, including closestto-the-pin, longest drive for men and for ladies and a putting contest. Prizes will be awarded to first- and secondplace teams, and there will be a cash prize for a hole in one, compliments of Hershey Motors. There will also be door prizes, including gift cards from local businesses.

This tournament is designed for amateur golfers, and no prizes will be awarded to professionals.

“Last year, we had more than 50 golfers,” noted Joan Esworthy, Friends president. In addition to the programs already mentioned, a portion of the proceeds from the tournament will be used to replace the library’s sign. “This will be a big (ticket) item,” said Esworthy. “The (current) sign was not meant to be outside in the elements.”

The Friends will hold a yard sale and chicken barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 26. The yard sale at the library will begin at 8 a.m.; chicken halves prepared on-site by Randy Yoder will be available beginning at 10 a.m. The Friends’ Read

Moore Book Store, which is located downstairs at the library, will be open during the yard sale.

“Yard sales will be held throughout Christiana that day,” said Esworthy, noting that a variety of yard sale items have been donated by Friends members such as seasonal decor and kitchenware.

“If people want to bring items for us to donate to sell, they may drop them off at the library (during operating hours),” added Friends member Karen Woods, noting that all items must be clean and in good condition. No clothing or appliances will be accepted.

Moores Memorial Library is located at 9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana. Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the