Dear Editor:
The Elora Festival book sale volunteers thank the community for the donated books that were the foundation of the 2022 Giant Annual Book Sale.
After a two-year pause because of COVID-19, the 28 Monday-morning volunteers who price books at the Book Depot re-opened the donation shed and were rewarded with a wealth of books to sell May 6 to 8. This year’s fundraiser for the Elora Festival raised over $60,000!
We thank these local organizations and individuals who make the sale possible: the Elora Curling Club; Rona, De Boer’s Farm Equipment; Portage Elora; the Wellington Advertiser; St. John Ambulance; EloraFergus Today; Centre Wellington Food Bank; Kitras Art Glass, Brian Witzel, and Gerald Benham.
Volunteers power the book sale, and ensure its success. Our small group marvels at the arrival of 70 additional volunteers who surge in to help set up the curling club, staff the sale, and clean up the space in a mere five days. It is a wonder to behold! Thanks to all.
On June 1, the Book Depot shed will be re-opened for donations at 380 St. Andrew St. West (side entrance). The 2023 sale will be held from May 5 to 7. We look forward to seeing you there!
Judy Stormes,
Book sale volunteer