CONQUEST - April showers might bring May flowers, but the Conquest Recreational Field Fund Committee members were hoping their second annual Spring Fling would bring some needed funds.
As she was setting up a food stand, Gerri Maddalena, the secretary/treasurer, explained the group's goal to buy more playground equipment this year.
"Last year, we built a new bathroom facility and storage area at no cost to the town," she said.
More than 30 vendors set up Saturday under the Pineville Pavilion, a 5,000-square foot picnic shelter with a smooth concrete floor and tarps that could be rolled down around the perimeter in case of bad weather.
Handmade items such as jewelry, quilts, ceramics, decorative glassware and even pet accessories were displayed for sale. Some vendors represented national catalog or home party sales companies.
"I'm local," said Doris Shnauber, from Conquest, who brought crocheted items she made. "I like to do shows when the weather is nice."
Kathy Sanzotta and April Oot set up a table jointly, hoping they would be able to schedule parties for their business, The Pampered Chef, which sells a variety of supplies for the kitchen.
Linda Yager, who said, "I make most of the jewelry I sell," was selling earrings, bracelets, necklaces, silk flower arrangements and other craft items.
Although the vendors were hoping their participation in the Spring Fling would be profitable, they all said they enjoy meeting the people who attend the show.
Auburn resident Dorothy Lincoln visited because she lived in the town for 50 years.
"I had to come out and see what was going on today," she said.
Throop resident Betty Burtless had a similar story.
"I went to school with a lot of folks from Conquest," she said. "This is a nice chance to see some of them."
According to Carol Waterman, the coordinator of the event, each of the vendors donated prizes that would be raffled off throughout the day.
In addition, Wal-Mart donated a Brinkman Pro-Series gas grill, and The Tractor Supply Store donated a power weed trimmer and a lawnmower.
"This is only our second year," Waterman said, "but it's our major fund-raiser for the year."
The group also has pancake breakfasts and a spaghetti dinner, and it's planning a community picnic in July.
"Last year, we built a new bathroom facility and storage area at no cost to the town," she said.
More than 30 vendors set up Saturday under the Pineville Pavilion, a 5,000-square foot picnic shelter with a smooth concrete floor and tarps that could be rolled down around the perimeter in case of bad weather.
Handmade items such as jewelry, quilts, ceramics, decorative glassware and even pet accessories were displayed for sale. Some vendors represented national catalog or home party sales companies.
"I'm local," said Doris Shnauber, from Conquest, who brought crocheted items she made. "I like to do shows when the weather is nice."
Kathy Sanzotta and April Oot set up a table jointly, hoping they would be able to schedule parties for their business, The Pampered Chef, which sells a variety of supplies for the kitchen.
Linda Yager, who said, "I make most of the jewelry I sell," was selling earrings, bracelets, necklaces, silk flower arrangements and other craft items.
Although the vendors were hoping their participation in the Spring Fling would be profitable, they all said they enjoy meeting the people who attend the show.
Auburn resident Dorothy Lincoln visited because she lived in the town for 50 years.
"I had to come out and see what was going on today," she said.
Throop resident Betty Burtless had a similar story.
"I went to school with a lot of folks from Conquest," she said. "This is a nice chance to see some of them."
According to Carol Waterman, the coordinator of the event, each of the vendors donated prizes that would be raffled off throughout the day.
In addition, Wal-Mart donated a Brinkman Pro-Series gas grill, and The Tractor Supply Store donated a power weed trimmer and a lawnmower.
"This is only our second year," Waterman said, "but it's our major fund-raiser for the year."
The group also has pancake breakfasts and a spaghetti dinner, and it's planning a community picnic in July.
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