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Dear Reader

Next week’s selection of books through Dear Reader. This service is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Pember Library. To join, click on the Book Club icon to the left. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard, Audio Book Club Group Genius by Keith Sawyer, Business Book Club The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb, Fiction Book Club A Taste of Fame by Linda Evans Shepherd & Eva Marie Everson, Good News Book …

Auction items (Fiber Art)

Antique 1846 woven coverlet donated by Davene Brown, valued at $400, opening bid $100. Handmade crocheted flower scarf donated by Ardyce Bresett, opening bid $20. Susan Sargent Coordinating Outdoor Fabric Beach Bongo Marine and Barefoot Twill Marine (approximately 1.5 yards of each) Value $60, opening bid $15.

Pember Presents: Radon

Test your home, protect your family from Radon! Radon is a gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. It occurs naturally in the earth, but can become a problem when it builds up indoors. It enters a home through cracks and openings in the foundation floor, walls and through openings around sump pumps. According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Although lung cancer can …

Quilling

Two more classes are planned for May. Pat Oathout will be leading the group. The folks that come in have a good time and have made some beautiful quilled pieces. Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Pre-registration is not required, materials provided. Beginners welcome. For information, call 518-642-2525. UPDATE: We have had to reschedule the May 27 class. The next class will …

Elvis basket for Auction

Elvis basket includes: Elvis figure (from ’68 Comeback special) t-shirt USPS stamp keychain coffee mug “Speedway” DVD with Elvis and Nancy Sinatra Opening bid $30

Telescope items for Auction

Telescope items up for auction donated by Kathy Juckett and Telescope Casual: Two sets of 2 director’s chairs; value $354, opening bid $50 each set. Patio furniture; value $3035, opening bid $500. Two swivel Telescope were donated by the Lion’s Club. They have a value of $250 with an opening bid of $100 for the set. There are also two reclining chaise chairs valued at $600 each. The opening bid for each is $100.

Auction items continued (framed art)

July Flowers print reproduction in 16×20 oak frame donated by Dorset Exchange Opening bid: $25 Water Color by S. Barbour-Howe 31×27 in a walnut frame Donated by Dorset Exchange Opening bid $40 Giclee reproduction of an oil painting donated by Dorset Exchange. The artist is listed as Gibson. The value is $75 and the opening bid is $40.

More Auction items (Book Baskets)

Vermont Country Basket Basket donated by Peg Browe Syrup donated by Alice Brindise Books donated by the Pember Library Total Value $200 Opening bid $50 _____________________________ Basket with all 7 Harry Potter books -Opening bid $50; value $200.

Auction items

The fundraiser auction and dinner will be held at the Lake St Catherine Country Club on June 3. Items up for auction will be on display at the library. Autumn Leaves on Blue Sap bucket donated by Judi Brown. The opening bid is $20. Decoupage Lake Scene Sap Bucket and two handmade potholders donated by Alice Didier. The opening bid is $25. Chess/Checkers Table donated by Ardyce Bresett. The opening bid is $25.

Fundraiser Auction June 3

The fundraiser auction and dinner will be held at the Lake St Catherine Country Club on June 3. Items up for auction will be on display at the library. I will post photos and descriptions of more items as I get them. The 11×14 print of the fisher and bird’s eggs is valued at $125 with an opening bid of $40. The 8×10 print of the fisher and bird’s eggs framed in walnut is valued at $125 with an opening …

Dear Reader

Dear Reader titles for the week of May 10: Never Make the First Offer by Donald Dell with John Boswell, Business Book Club Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold, Fiction Book Club A Corpse at St. Andrew’s Chapel by Mel Starr, Good News Book Club Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen, Mystery Book Club The Art of Making Money by Jason Kersten, NonFiction Book Club Dakota Home by Debbie Macomber, Romance Book Club The Year of the Bomb by …