Cherryland Middle School'\;s library has been closed this school year\, so the Elk Rapids District Library has helped fill the gap by providing extra services and purchasing much-needed and updated books for middle school students. The Friends of the Elk Rapids Library allocated $3\,000 last fall to help the library buy those books. They raised most of the money in October\, and they'\;re ready to raise the rest this month.
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\n\n"\;We'\;re only $642 away from our goal\,"\; said Myra Muth\, Fund Raising Co-Chair for the Friends. "\;We'\;ve heard nothing but good things about this cooperative project between the middle school and the library\, so we want to make sure it'\;s fully funded."\;
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\n\nFlowers\, Friends &\; Fun will help them do that. Hosted by Pine Hill Nursery\, the container garden demonstration will not only raise money for the library\, it will also give year-round and returning residents a chance to get out and meet members of the Friends while supporting a local business\, the library\, and the middle school.
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\n\n"\;After a cold\, gray winter\, we'\;re excited for spring and getting back outside\,"\; Muth said. "\;But while we'\;re gardening\, we have to remember that school'\;s still in session\, and the library needs our help to meet those students'\; needs. Pine Hill is giving us the perfect opportunity to get ready for spring while supporting our library and school."\;
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\n\nFlowers\, Friends &\; Fun will be Thursday\, April 20\, 4-7 p.m. at Pine Hill Nursery\, 886 US-31 N\, Kewadin. The cost is \;$25 per person and includes a container garden demonstration\, an event discount at the nursery\, and a wine &\; cheese reception. All funds raised support the Elk Rapids District Library. Tickets are available online at the Friends website or at the library. For more information\, contact the Friends at \;friendsoftheelkrapidslibrary@gmail.com.
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