Date of Auction: Saturday February 13, 2010
Preview at 9:00 am, Auction at 10:30 am on
http: //Hait iAuction.tripod.com
Location of Auction and Drop off: Kennett Friends Meeting, No. Union and Sickle St., Kennett Square, PA
Drop off times: (please do not drop off ilems if no one is present)
Monday, 2/8: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, 2/11: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Friday, 2/12; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The following types of items, in good, working order, will be accepted:
Art, jewelry, collectibles, rare coins, electronics, sports equipment, bicycles, power tools, small kitchen appliances, sets of dishes, silverware, or crystal, gift certificates, musical instruments, automobiles, recreational vehicles,etc.
We are unable to accept:
Clothing, books, ammunition, explosives, furniture, major appliances, barbecue grills, paint, sealants, used carpeting or rugs, damaged, not working or broken items, used building materials, other unapproved items or any items worth less than $10.
All auction proceeds will be sent to American Red Cross, Haiti Relief and Development Fund
Contact Info: Howard Porter phone (6 10) 806-3333, Howard.Porter610@yahoo.com
Click here for haitiauction poster
Please note that the Frank Vick Memorial Service has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 13th at 1pm at the London Grove Friends Meetinghouse. Contact Jane Brosius for additional information.
Secretary/Newsletter Editor
Western Quarterly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Kennett Square, PA
Performs routine typing, clerical, and public contact work in support of the Western Quarterly Meeting sessions and the Western Quarter (WQ) Steering Committee.
Performs paraprofessional writing and design work in the creation of a quarterly newsletter that is mailed to members and attenders of the eleven monthly meetings comprising Western Quarterly Meeting and to regional Quaker organizations (800 recipients).
Contract position is for a one year period paid in monthly installments and is available at this time. Incumbent is responsible for appropriate wage withholdings and filings. There is no reimbursement for expenses and mileage. Work is performed at the Kennett Friends Meetinghouse. A full job description is available at www.localquakers.org.
Send cover letter, fee requirements, and employment history (or an outline listing education, work, and experience) to Clerk of Western Quarter
COME ENJOY HAITIAN CULTURE & A CREOLE DINNER
to benefit Haitian earthquake relief.
Haitian art, music, and speakers will be featured at each venue.
Adults: $30.00; children under 12: $15.00.
Date: Friday, February 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Locations: Burlington Quaker Meetinghouse & Conference Center (340 High St.) and Burlington’s Underground Railroad Café (16-18 E. Union St.), Burlington, NJ.
Date: Sunday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Locations: “Taste It Creole Cuisine” Restaurant (345 High St.) and Underground Railroad Café (16-18 E. Union St.), Burlington, NJ.
To make a reservation or for more information, please call Carol Strawson or Pam Anderson at 609 387-3875.
To download a flyer, visit: http://www.pym.org/pm/images/uploads-pdf/haiti-benefit.pdf
The fundraisers are sponsored by: Burlington Quaker Meetinghouse and Conference Center, Taste It Creole Cuisine, Underground Railroad Café/Center, and Vivant Art Collection to support the relief efforts of American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), All Hands Together Haiti and Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia.
Saturday, February 20
alt="FebForum" />Covered Dish Supper: 6:15 PM
Bring a dish to share and your place settings.
Program 7:45 PM
Susan Goldsworthy will present on Witnessing Joy in an African Village
a slide show and talk about her Peace Corps experience in the remote
Malawian village of Mbewa.
During her stay in Malawi, Susan helped establish a knitting/craft business in the hope of increasing self-sufficiency among the women of her village.
Please bring donations of yarn for this effort if you are able.
Covered Dish Supper: 6:15 PM
Bring a dish to share and your place settings.
Program 7:45 PM
The young Friends of Western Quarter wanted to extend a heartfelt thanks to all at Kendal who provided us with an excellent youth program. Swimming in the winter is always a treat!
