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The Rotary Club of Neepawa has started to gather books for its annual used book sale. Rotary member Murray Newton said this local fundraiser, which began back in 2018, is hoping to feature between 7,000 to 8,000 books. He did note, however, reaching that amount of variety will depend entirely on you.

“We’re hoping people from around Neepawa will support us in the weeks ahead, by donating any

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books they have. Perhaps ones they’ve read or have no use for anymore. If they could donate them to Rotary, we’d be very appreciative of the support,” said Newton.

Four drop-off locations for books have been organized for the weeks ahead. Those spots will be at the ArtsForward Cultural Centre, Gill & Schmall Agencies, as well as the Neepawa-Gladstone Coop Grocery Store and Home Centre. Newton said Rotary members will spend the next few weeks gathering and sorting the book collected, in preparations for the event, which is scheduled for May. He said while that is a lot of work, it’s worth it as the proceeds of the sale go directly towards Rotary projects in Neepawa and around the world.

The Neepawa Rotary Club Book sale will take place in May at the now former Chalet Floor & Window Fashions building at 139 Main Street West. Watch for more information on the event in a future edition of the Banner & Press.