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Archive for March, 2010
Thanks to Our Community
Here at Spruce Run, we have a lot to be thankful for this month. A couple we’d like to highlight:
For the second year in a row, students from Unity College donated their Spring Break to do a service project for Spruce Run. This year they cleaned the shelter, did general repair work, constructed a structure in the back yard for residents who smoke, organized donations and supplies–and that’s just some of it! Thanks to the Unity folks for coming and doing so much helpful work!
Another generous contribution was made by the family of the late Sharon Jackiw. Sharon, a longtime friend of Spruce Run’s and a former Steering Committee member, passed away in November of 2009. Recently, her family generously donated many of her household items and furniture to Spruce Run. They will be given to families who use Spruce Run’s services and are in need. We are so grateful to Sharon for all that she did on behalf of battered women, and to her family for this gift.
Annual Silent Auction and Dessert Party a Success!
March 20th found Spruce Run at UMaine’s Buchanan Alumni House. Along with many people from the community, we ate delicious desserts and snacks, browsed through two full rooms of auction items, and tapped our toes to the music of the Spontaneous Jazz Ensemble. Thanks to everyone who turned out and made this fundraiser a success. It was wonderful to see you all!
Also, a special thanks to our event sponsors, whose support helped make the night happen: Bangor Metro, Bangor Savings Bank, Consumer Title, Hannaford Supermarkets, The Maine Edge, Northeast Cardiology, and Northeast Reprographics.
Spruce Run’s Silent Auction Items
Were you wondering exactly what will be featured at next weekend’s Silent Auction and Dessert Party?
Below you’ll find a partial list of the goodies. We hope you come and bid on these fantastic items–and more–March 20th, from 7 to 9pm at UMaine’s Buchanan Alumni House in Orono.
- A day sail for two (donated by Sue Bradford and Noel Tewes)
- Floral centerpiece (donated by Brenda’s Floral and Gifts)
- Gift certificate to the Grasshopper Shop
- Overnight stay and breakfast at Nonesuch Farm
- Little Red Riding Hood porceline doll (donated by Linda Whitehouse)
- Terry porceline doll (donated by Linda Whitehouse)
- Cyr bus trip worth $250
- Thai Yoga Massage from Full Circle Yoga
- Gift certificate for five visits to Sunrich Tanning Boutique
- Gift certificate to Paper & Clay worth $15
- Painting called “Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse” (donated by Coastal Mirage)
- One hour massage (donated by Kristi Buchanon)
- Four tickets to the Maine Discovery Museum
- Basket of handmade soaps (donated by Tricia Westwood)
- Spruce Run trivet (donated by Tricia Westwood)
- Print of girl with doll (donated by Sarah Tabor)
- Earrings (donated by Nancy Rampe)
- Gift certificate to Woodman’s Bar & Grille in Orono
- Decorative pottery dishes in the shape of hostas (donated by Stillwood Pottery)
- Gift certificate to Verve in Orono
- Two pairs of hand knit wool socks (donated by Nancy Webster)
- Basket of Icelandic yarn and hand-knit mittens (donated by Nancy Webster)
- Basket of homespun locally grown wool yarn (donated by Nancy Webster)
- Set of wooden blocks (donated by Nancy Webster)
- Earrings (donated by YIKES! Studio)
- Gift basket from and certificate to Headlines Salon in Bangor
- Massage gift certificate worth $60 (donated by Terry Martini)
- Stained glass dragonfly (donated by Patricia Claus, Penobscot Stained Glass)
- “Cute as a Bug” baby quilt (donated by Louise Hatch)
- Purse and gift card (donated by Pretty Woman)
- Gift certificates to Margarita’s
- Weekend kayak rental for two (donated by Ski Rack Sports)
- Assorted gift cards—Art Studio of Bangor
- 20” square quilted wall hanging (donated by Carole Halteman)
- Floral centerpiece (donated by Always Flowers)
- Floral centerpiece (donated by Hampden Floral)
- Framed picture (donated by Don Powers)
- Gift certificate for one massage (donated by Terry Hart)
- Quilted bag (donated by Peggy Day)
- $25 gift certificate (donated by Fiddleheads)
- $10.00 gift certificate (donated by Rebecca’s)
- Jewelry (donated by Christy’s Creations)
- Gift Basket from Sam’s Bounty
- Jewelry (donated by Kat Tarbet)
- Subscriptions to Bangor Metro
- Eight mat sessions at Valance Fitness and Pilates Studio
- Jewelry (donated by Windancer Designs)
- Gift basket (donated by Fiberphelia)
- Gift certificate (donated by Rose Bike)
Community Members Hold Vigil in Memory of Damien Lynn
There will be a candlelight vigil in honor of Damien Lynn on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm at Cascade Park in Bangor. The event is being organized by community members Leslie Collagen and Marissa Ouelette, and they encourage anyone who wants to be involved to contact them. Collagan’s number is 949-5832, and Ouellette’s is 843-0550.
Spruce Run will be attending and we are helping to get the word out about this important event. We hope to see you there, too, as we remember Damien and stand together against abuse.
Need of the Month for March: Gift Cards!
March is gift card month at Spruce Run.
A gas card can help someone get to safety. A card to Wal-Mart or Target can help a family start over. Please consider donating a gift card for a department store, grocery store, or gas station this month. Phone cards and BAT tickets are also needed. Your small gift can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Many thanks for your generosity.
The Silent Auction and Dessert Party Approaches!
It’s March, and that means it is again time for Spruce Run’s Annual Silent Auction and Dessert Party! The party is March 20, from 7:00 to 9:00 at UMaine’s Buchanan Alumni House in Orono. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door, or in advance by calling 945-5102.
This year’s party will feature our traditional array of fantastic food, including many locally grown and organic desserts and appetizers. The Silent Auction is sure to be a hit, as well. Friend us on Facebook or check back here for pictures and descriptions of auction items in the coming weeks!
Come for a night of food, shopping, and jazz – and support a great cause while you’re at it!
To see the event flyer, click here.
