It's That Time of Year Again!

[Ellen Collins MCPF]

Yes, it's the 11th annual Art for the Animals fundraiser benefiting Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Our art suppliers donate 5x7 canvases, which local artists turn into art. Howard's then frames them with donated mouldings at no charge. Then the art is hung and there is a silent auction.

All monies associated with the fundraiser goes to Guiding Eyes. Last year we raised $5000.

That's the background. Now the commercial. We depend on our framing friends to help by donating 5x7 frames. No moulding is too ugly that we can't find a piece of art to fit it.

Could you send some frames (joined or unjoined) to 1256 Dual Hwy, Hagerstown MD 21740?

Guiding Eyes thanks you and so do I!

 

[Wally Fay CPF]

Have a stack started. Post a "would really like to have them here by" date for us to target.

 

[Gregory K. Norris CPF]

Yep, a date would help. I am started on mine. I can send more if they aren't joined.

 

[Ellen Collins MCPF]

Yep, a date would help. I am started on mine. I can send more if they aren't joined.

We need them by or near to Sept 17. And unjoined are just fine. Thanks to all!

 

[Les Martin. MCPF]

Dear Miss Ellen, MCPF, Have a box of frames headed your way, UPS. Sorry they are NOT joined but Xmas has hit us sorta early and that is nice, busy. The best to you and your charity. Thanks for letting us help.

 

[Wally Fay CPF]

Running late as always, but the box should be out tomorrow. :thumb:

 

[Ellen Collins MCPF]

Running late as always, but the box should be out tomorrow. :thumb:

We wait with enthusiasm. Thank you in advance.

 

[Wally Fay CPF]

Don't be too excited, Ellen. This year's batch is pretty interesting, but there will be "some assembly required". Delivery is scheduled for Friday.

 

[Ellen Collins MCPF]

We were really starting to sweat, because, with only two days until deadline, we had only 90 pieces of art. But the deadline day came and we got in over 100 pieces! So with the frames that have been promised, we should be good for another year, just squeaking by.

Thanks to all of you for your generosity. We know that some of your spectacular frames are the reason why Guiding Eyes for the Blind gets such a healthy check from Art for the Animals.

 

[Gregory K. Norris CPF]

I think there are 20-30 in the box I am bringing you this weekend.

 

[Ellen Collins MCPF]

I think there are 20-30 in the box I am bringing you this weekend.

I'm counting on them! E