Published May 18. 2016 02:19PM
Panther Valley Public Library is hosting its fourth annual basket raffle on Saturday.
The event will be held at the Summit Hill Heritage Center, 1 W. Hazard St. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the drawing begins at 1 p.m. A variety of ethnic and American foods, desserts and drinks will be available for purchase and you do not have to be present to win.Marlene Basiago, president of the board and library volunteer, said 113 baskets are up for grabs this year and range from a variety of themed prizes for children and adults to gift certificates, cash, IronPigs baseball tickets and even an autographed baseball.This is the all-volunteer library's largest fundraiser of the year and proceeds raised from the event help to with the organization's annual costs.Basiago said the library receives no state, local or school funding for its operation so it depends on the generosity of the public, as well as fundraising to keep the doors open.The library has had the baskets on display all month and people who cannot make the event but would like to put in for a basket can still do so by visiting the library Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday from 5-7 p.m. to purchase tickets.The library is open to anyone and hosts various children and adult events throughout the year.For more information, call 570-645-3780.
Marlene Basiago, president of the board of the Panther Valley Public Library and library volunteer, goes through a table of baskets. The library will host its largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday at the Summit Hill Heritage Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO