Support the Library Fundraiser

By Brenda Erdahl

The independent, all-volunteer Maple Lake Library will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at The V by HH in Maple Lake.

The event supports about 45 percent of the library’s yearly expenses and offers a fun way for the community to give with silent and live auctions, games, and a meal.

The event begins at 5 p.m. Saturday evening with social hour, silent auction, and cash events. At 6 p.m. guests will enjoy a chicken and pork dinner catered by Harney Heeralall, owner of the V by HH.

The fun continues with cash raffles, wine & craft beer draw, chance buckets, split the pot, a money tree, restaurant row where gift cards will be given away to 20 plus area eateries, and more.

The live auction begins as soon as the silent auction ends, around 7:15 p.m. The two auctions are historically a hit at this annual event with 50 to 70 items on the silent auction and 15 or so larger items on the live auction. Folks can get a preview of the merchandise by visiting the Maple Lake library up until the event where a number of the items are on display. All are donations made by the local community and businesses except for signed memorabilia donated by the Vikings and Twins franchises. These will be on the live auction and include a mini, Minnesota Vikings helmet signed by CJ Ham and a baseball signed by Caleb Thielbar. Also on the live auction are two collectable Maple Lake Memories framed prints. These were commissioned in the early 2000s by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce and there are only a limited number in circulation. One of the prints depicts the old Lakeside Pavilion and beach area, the Maple Lake Fire Department’s 1937 fire truck and a vintage plane taking off from the Maple Lake Airport. The other print showcases Irish Stadium, home of the 2023 State Champions, the Maple Lake Lakers.

The live auction will feature this collectable Maple Lake Memories framed print featuring the old Lakeside Pavilion and beach area, a quilt donated by the local SAM Quilters and more.

Visit the Maple Lake Library and get a sneak peek at some of the baskets that will be on the silent auction at this year’s Library Fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 14 at The V by HH in Maple Lake.   

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