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Friday, March 12, 2010

Shelter Home to hold fund-raising events Mar. 14, 21

CALUMET -- The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home is holding some fund-raising events in March, including skiing, music and a silent auction.

Skiing at Swedetown Trails March 14

Enjoy skiing the beautiful Swedetown trails in Calumet with food stops along the way from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, during the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home Brunch Ski. Tickets are $10 until March 13 and $20 the day of the event (if any are remaining). A ticket is required for the amount of food that has been planned. Tickets can be purchased at the Swedetown Chalet during the Bear Chase races this weekend. Contact the Shelter at 337-5632 for more information.

Music Event/Silent Auction March 21

Please join friends of the Barbara Gundlach Shelter for their Second Annual Music Event and Silent Auction from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, at the Forestry Building Atrium on the MTU Campus. There will be both a variety of musical performances to enjoy and a wide selection of items from local merchants on which to bid. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome.

Friends of the Shelter campaign

Throughout the month of March, the Friends of the Shelter campaign, the Shelter's primary fund-raising activity, welcomes donations to help their work in protecting victims of domestic violence. Contributions are accepted through their Web site. Click here to make a donation.

Visit the Shelter Home's Web site to learn more about their work, read their newsletter and find out about volunteering or contacting them for services.

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