The historic Montgomery Union Hall that was built in 1849 will host the Montgomery Historical Society annual Penny Social (WNG file photo)
MONTGOMERY –The Montgomery Historical Society hosts its annual Penny Social on Saturday, March 17 at the Town Hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. to allow everyone time to purchase their penny tickets, save their seats, browse the items displayed, and grab some refreshments (available for purchase throughout the evening) before the fun begins at 6:30 p.m.
For those who have never attended a penny social, a card of 25 tickets costs 25 cents. “Usually people buy $10 or $20 worth of tickets,” said Laurie Flechsig, one of the event organizers. She said when an item comes up for bid, which may include gift baskets people have made up, small antiques, and other donated items, a can is passed around, and people put in a handful of tickets. The ticket is then drawn for that item, according to Flechsig.
Door prizes are also given out during the night for gift certificates and other items donated by area businesses. Raffle tickets for higher priced items are also for sale.
This annual Historical Society fund-raiser helps support one or more annual scholarships given to graduating Montgomery high school seniors. It also benefits other projects and causes in town.
Townspeople have been generous with donations of items this year, organizers say, and the committee has been busy contacting local businesses for contributions of door prizes and raffle items. If anyone has an item to contribute to the event, call Laurie Flechsig at 862-8095 to arrange for pickup, or bring to the Town Hall between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday while the committee is setting up.
“It’s an enjoyable way to spend an evening and benefits a good cause,” Flechsig said.
