Acquire a Quilt, Acquire a Book: Check Out the Upcoming Colony Christmas Charity Silent Auction
Contributed by Alys Culhane
This holiday season, the Valley Quilters Guild will partner with the Bright Lights Book Project.
A silent auction organized by the Valley Quilters Guild will be held on Saturday, December 14th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during Colony Christmas. The auction will feature one-of-a-kind handmade quilts, wall-hangings and other items made and donated by members of the Valley Quilters Guild.
In addition, specially selected books - some vintage, some rare, some art, and some special interest will be up for bidding. The Valley Quilters Guild is a nonprofit organization consisting of approximately 200 members. The Guild focuses its activities on educational and charitable missions and shares their love of quilts and quilting with the local community. The Bright Lights Book Project is also a nonprofit organization, one in which the focus is on improving literacy in Alaska, in part by hosting literacy related events, and in part by distributing free books to readers locally and state-wide.
Last year, the Valley Quilters Guild partnered with the Palmer Senior Center to provide home-bound meal recipients in the area with a lap quilt for comfort and warmth. All bidding will be in-person; individual auction items close at short intervals beginning at 4:00 p.m.
All proceeds from the quilt and book silent auction will go directly to the Bright Lights Book Project. What a wonderful opportunity to select one-of-a-kind treasures for gift giving this holiday season! This is a don’t miss event!