Spring market, archery tournament planned as Humane Society fundraisers
The Humane Society of Logan County has two fundraisers around the corner.
On April 13, dozens of vendors will gather at the Logan County Extension Office for Spring Market, an annual event that serves as a humane society fundraiser.
Marcia Key, owner of the Tangled Trunk, a jewelry store in Russellville, began Spring Market as a way to promote her business but has also allowed the humane society to use the sale as a fundraiser.
“I have always asked the humane society to come and we have always asked for donations at the door in lieu of admission,” she said. “It does a lot of good for our neighborhood and our community.”
Key said Spring Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature at least 60 vendors, although more are still getting in contact with her.
Spring Market will feature a wide range of wares, from furniture to crafts to cosmetics, she said.
“Most of this is probably geared toward the female side, but I try not to make it just be hair, jewelry and makeup,” she said. “There’s usually something for everyone to do.”
Amanda Castile, director of the humane society, said the humane society will sell food at Spring Market for the benefit of its shelter.
While monetary donations will be accepted, the humane society is also looking for physical items that it uses in the shelter every day.
“Our most commonly used items are bleach, laundry detergent, puppy pads, kitty litter, dog treats and dog and cat food,” she said.
Getting the funds needed for daily operations is a common difficulty for animal shelters, which is compounded in Logan County’s case by veterinarian bills, Castile said.
“Our veterinarian bill, since we do not have a vet on staff like many other shelters do, our vet bill is pretty high,” she said. “Getting them spayed and neutered before we put them up for adoption gets expensive, too.”
The humane society also has an upcoming archery tournament serving as a fundraiser.
The second Aim to Save a Paw archery tournament will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 at Lewisburg Elementary School, according to the event’s Facebook page.
Archery has been a popular sport in the local schools, Castile said.
“This is a good way for the humane society to raise funds, but it also gives kids a chance to practice between their state and national tournaments,” she said.
The tournament is also seen as a way to get children interested in the shelter, Castile said.
“We’re always looking to get the youth more involved,” she said.
Parents wishing to register their children for the tournament have until April 15 to register by sending a request to asmayhugh@gmail.com, Castile said.
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