Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Hot off the press

News Letter
SPRING FAIR MAY 3rd


50/50 Raffle Tickets Enclosed

Tickets for the 50/50 drawing to be held at the Spring Fair are enclosed with this month’s newsletter. They are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing is at 2 p.m. and attendance is not required.

Please send your completed ticket stubs and donation to Kevin Beatty

Country Kitchen Baked Goods

Country Kitchen will need lots of baked goods for the Fair. Suggestions are pies, cakes, breads, cookies, pizelles or brownies. We would appreciate it if you would package and label the goods in zip lock bags. Cakes, pies and breads should be labeled and covered in saran or clear wrap. Baked items can be dropped off at the Home on Friday, May 2nd from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If baked items cannot be delivered on Friday, we need them no later than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. If you are unable to bake an item and wish to donate to the Home, please send your check made payable to the Brinkerhoff Home, at 1500 N. 5th, Springfield, IL 62702.


Better Buys

If anyone has any items for better buys, please contact
Nancy Nolan or Susan Canny for pickup.

Free Home Tours

The Home will be open to the public during the Fair.

On the Auction Block

The Silent Auction, featuring antiques and collectibles, will be taking bids until 2:00 p.m.

Polo Shirts

A new item this year will be polo shirts with the Home insignia. They will be available for $16 and will come in various sizes and colors.


Thank You

Many thanks from co-chairs Susan Canny and Nancy Nolan to all the dedicated, hard working volunteers who made the Soup and Salad Luncheon such a great success. We couldn’t have done it without you!!!!


House Restoration

Thanks to Kathy and John Iler for their gift of a set of old encyclopedias for the library. They make a wonderful addition to the library.


Membership Dues

Just a reminder – if you haven’t sent in your membership dues, please send to the Home at 1500 N. 5th, Springfield, Ill 62702 or bring your dues to the Fair. A gift membership is a great gift that keeps giving the whole year for just $15 for an individual or $25 for a family membership. If you have moved or changed your phone number please contact Nancy Nolan


Sympathy

The Brinkerhoff Home Foundation lost a valuable member this month in the passing of John Canny. John was involved through his wife, Susan. Please remember Susan in your thoughts and prayers.


Brinkerhoff Blog

Check out the blog page for the home at http://springfieldbrinkerhoff.blogspot.com/ and the new website http://www.brinkerhoffhome.org/ both provided by Dulany Sriner http://www.dsdigitals.com/


SEE YOU AT THE SPRING FAIR SATURDAY, MAY 3RD!!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Spring Fair


BRINKERHOFF HOME’S
ANNUAL
SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Saturday, May 3, 2008

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

1500 NORTH FIFTH STREET, SPRINGFIELD

RAIN OR SHINE !!!


Come out and enjoy the fun! The Fair will include many Arts & Crafts Booths such as flowers & plants, Christmas ideas, rugs, lots of jewelry booths, pet supplies, stained glass, kettle corn, outdoor/indoor furniture, purses, pottery, toys and much, much more, including the original Brinkerhoff Booths:
Note:
Look for the DSDigitals booth. This is our first time at the Brinkerhoff fair.
I will have Springfield pictures availble for purchase.