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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2017-04-26, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Lots of laughs during the annual Breath of Spring at the Agriplex in Seaforth April 19. From the left, Michelle Field from the Huron Hospice, Betty Glanville and Gwen Devereaux stand together for a picture after the Breath of Spring event donated $3,000 to the Huron Hospice Now you see the tickets, now you don't IL The annual AI Breath of Spring at the Agriplex in Seaforth sold out weeks before the event began Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Since it's inauguration several years back, Breath of Spring has yet to see ticket sales vanish so rapidly-- judging by the loads of smiles from the people on hand at last Wednesday's event, it's understandable how it's created such a buzz. Organizers put the posters up one day; the tickets were availa- ble at the local stores in Seaforth 24 hours later and in no time those 250 tickets, each going for $12 apiece were gone weeks before the Agriplex opened its doors April 19 Although this is not the first time the event has sold out, Betty Glanville, one of five Breath of Spring committee members said this is record set- ting time for closing the gates to ticket buyers. "It travelled fast from the word of mouth, it just went," Glanville said. They used to sell tickets at the door, but since each participant receives a stylish gift bag filled with an assortment of items, Glanville said they decided to stick to their guns when pondering an option of expanding the attendance. "We tried to do 300 tickets one year, the hall wasn't big enough, it was suggested to go to a bigger hall, but that defeats the purpose of our own hall here," explained Glanville. "If it's too big you are not comfortable and you lose the whole aspect of it" This shadows a year after year identical line up of guests on the schedule, which usually com- prises of a chef, a gardener, as well as a person of interest. A voucher for a free piece of homemade cheesecake and a coffee accompanied each ticket bought. The festivities included roughly 230 auction and raffle items, 64 door prizes and four main draws. In 2016, the event raised $9,000 and Glanville said this year is shaping up to have a sim- ilar intake. To help with the I Iuron IIos- pice, which operates out of the Clinton hospital, Glanville pre- sented the organization with a $3,000 donation. All the remaining funds raised from the event will be used to carry out the various goals of the Seaforth Agricultural Society. P. c H u II R.6cToRy You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca Rev. Shaun Eaton - Priest -in -Charge Sunday April 30 Worship at 9:30 am Guest Priest The Rev'd Joan Stiles Everyone Welcome Council meets Wed. Apr. 26 at 2 pm ACW meets Tues. May 2 at 1 pm in Vestry EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH 26 Kippen Road Egmondville 519-527-1991 Rev. Christine Hossack Worship April 30 10:30 Youth Sunday School 10:30 Everyone Welcome Like us on Facebook www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Plant & Bake Sale May 13th BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor. Rev. Laurie Moms April 30 - 11 am Colombia Mission Report Sunday School - 9:45 am May 7 - 11 am Guest - Barry Hawkins Tuesday Evenings: YouthGroup-6:30-9pm Wednesday Evening: Men's Bible Study - 7 pm• (--"\. EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Dwight Nelson Lorrie Mann - Organist Sunday, April 30 11am Sunday School (6_,N.Nursery Provided as Needed ALL WELCOME From the left, Michelle Field from the Huron Hospice, Betty Glanville and Gwen Devereaux stand together for a picture after the Breath of Spring event donated $3,000 to the Huron Hospice Now you see the tickets, now you don't IL The annual AI Breath of Spring at the Agriplex in Seaforth sold out weeks before the event began Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Since it's inauguration several years back, Breath of Spring has yet to see ticket sales vanish so rapidly-- judging by the loads of smiles from the people on hand at last Wednesday's event, it's understandable how it's created such a buzz. Organizers put the posters up one day; the tickets were availa- ble at the local stores in Seaforth 24 hours later and in no time those 250 tickets, each going for $12 apiece were gone weeks before the Agriplex opened its doors April 19 Although this is not the first time the event has sold out, Betty Glanville, one of five Breath of Spring committee members said this is record set- ting time for closing the gates to ticket buyers. "It travelled fast from the word of mouth, it just went," Glanville said. They used to sell tickets at the door, but since each participant receives a stylish gift bag filled with an assortment of items, Glanville said they decided to stick to their guns when pondering an option of expanding the attendance. "We tried to do 300 tickets one year, the hall wasn't big enough, it was suggested to go to a bigger hall, but that defeats the purpose of our own hall here," explained Glanville. "If it's too big you are not comfortable and you lose the whole aspect of it" This shadows a year after year identical line up of guests on the schedule, which usually com- prises of a chef, a gardener, as well as a person of interest. A voucher for a free piece of homemade cheesecake and a coffee accompanied each ticket bought. The festivities included roughly 230 auction and raffle items, 64 door prizes and four main draws. In 2016, the event raised $9,000 and Glanville said this year is shaping up to have a sim- ilar intake. To help with the I Iuron IIos- pice, which operates out of the Clinton hospital, Glanville pre- sented the organization with a $3,000 donation. All the remaining funds raised from the event will be used to carry out the various goals of the Seaforth Agricultural Society.