The Sorrento Lions Club is inviting any and all antique appraisers to help them in a fundraising event they hope will become an annual occurrence.
The club is hoping to host a family friendly event later in June, modeled somewhat on the antique roadshow.
It would kick off with the annual Father’s Day pancake breakfast and continue throughout the day.
Not only would it provide a fun opportunity for local residents to see how much their “treasures” are worth, but it would also help raise money for the community.
The Lions Club always makes an effort to donate a large amount of whatever they raise, says Judi Kembel, Sorrento Lions Club secretary.
“The money from our annual Seniors’ Christmas party and silent auction was donated to Sorrento Elementary School,” she says, noting a number of other endeavours the club has taken on.
While they have plenty planned for the potential new appraisal event, Kembel explains that its fate is riding on the appraisers at this point.
“We cannot host it unless we are able to find enough appraisers willing to donate their time,” she says.
While they currently have two appraisers on-board, they still need several more in order to move the project forward.
The club is awaiting response from appraisers who have a specialty in antique radios, clocks, books and jewelry.
Kembel says it would be great if other appraisers had a specific specialty but notes a number of general appraisers would be welcome as well.
The event is not set to take place until June so appraisers who think they might be interested, still have plenty of time to sign up.
Kembel cautions that if there are not enough appraisers booked early enough, the event will not take place.
The Lions Club always has their annual pancake breakfast on Fathers Day, she says pointing out they wanted to add extra fun into the mix this year.
She notes that she had attended a similar event in Langley and was surprised by its popularity and the long line of people just waiting to get it in.
Kembel has been in contact with the co-ordinator of a similar event that has proven very successful for a lions club in New Hampshire.
Kembel believes the event will be a successful one as long as they can get over this first hurdle.
They hope to add a hamburger barbecue and other treats at lunchtime.
If you are an appraiser and would like to donate a few hours of your time for this event, the lions club invites you to call 250-675-2616 or email them at sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca.
