From an email:
“It’s that time again. Come celebrate the kickoff of the 2016 market season with our annual silent auction fundraiser. Join us Monday, April 25th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a fun night for a great cause at Chez Billy! We have the whole place to ourselves.
Get your tickets today at http://2016pcmfundraiser.
What to expect:
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Silent Auction–with lots of one-of-a-kind items and events
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Door Prizes–including gift certificates to local stores and restaurants
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Drink Specials–happy hour all night
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Fantastic Neighbors–from Petworth and beyond
WHY?
The all-volunteer Board of Directors is raising money to make local food and products more accessible to all members of our community, regardless of income.
FUNDS RAISED WILL ENABLE THE MARKET TO:
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Enhance our existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) bonus/match program
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Host special events to promote community engagement and attract more neighbors
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Support part-time market staff to coordinate operations and programming
We hope to see you there! Can’t make it? Please consider a donation. Funds raised from our wonderful community are critical to the success of this community-managed market.
Tickets Options include:
One Admission Ticket (includes 2 door prize tickets): $15
Pair of Admission Tickets (includes 4 door prize tickets): $25
Add a PCM 2016 Limited Edition T-Shirt at a discounted price of $15!
Tickets sold in advance and at the door. *Buy in advance for bonus door prize ticket*.
Don’t hesitate. Purchase tickets for the annual fundraiser today. Already bought tickets? Don’t forget to tell your friends and neighbors!”
Mark your Calendars! Opening Day of the Petworth Community Market is May 7! Markets are held on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 9th and Upshur Street. The first market will be on May 7 and the last market will take place on November 19. We’ll have plenty of food and produce, as well as goods from local vendors. Each week, we’ll feature events that are great for the entire family including live music, storytelling, cooking demos, and more.”
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