Friday: silent auction

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[OT from cottage renovations]

Friday evening's bake sale and silent auction for the benefit of the Gulf Coast relief expedition was a success.  a wide variety of goods and services were donated and bidding on many items was brisk, particularly as the time began to run short. 

the word this morning was that the amount raised was enough to cover the group's travel expenses -- our getting there is now assured -- and to get a good start on covering the equipment and supplies that will be needed. 

(click through these thumbnails for higher resolution images)

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M^cCathran Hall

the event was well attended ...

... by enthusiastic participants of all ages

many thanks to all who organised the event and who donated and, of course, who bid on and purchased items. 

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I have received some queries about whether and how one could contribute to the project.  donations can be sent in care of the Grove's church:

Washington Grove United Methodist Church attn: Katrina Relief P.O. Box 115 Washington Grove, MD  20880-0115

thank you.