Mattapoisett Friends Meeting has now raised more than $187,000 towards its $245,000 goal for the restoration of its historic 1827 meetinghouse on Route 6. Work is expected to begin soon.
The total amount raised includes the town of Mattapoisett’s contribution of $82,000 from the Community Preservation Fund for which the Friends are grateful.
The next fundraising event is a Spring Sale planned from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 30. Donations from the public would be helpful, but electronics can not be accepted. For those who wish to take part in the sale for their own benefit, reservations for an indoor table ($20) or outdoor space ($10) can be made by calling Alan Harris at 508-748-0098.
The church’s Quaker Missions Stamp Project will be involved in another fundraiser in August. The Fall River Stamp Club has asked the project to assemble a 200-lot auction of stamps, covers and ephemera to be held on August 20 in conjunction with its summer show. Ninety percent of sales will go to the church, 10 percent to the club.
Please call Brad Hathaway at 508-758-3579 if you have donations for either event or if you have any questions.