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Book sale
The Pine Library Friends host a book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, May 28, Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30 in the library activity room, located behind the cultural hall at the Pine Strawberry Community Center.
In addition to having a room full of books at great prices, the Pine Library Friends are also selling tickets for a Garden Raffle Basket filled with garden accessories, garden themed items and wine with an estimated value of $245. The tickets are one for $2; six for $5; and 15 for $10. The drawing is at noon, Sunday, May 30.
Craft Fair
The Payson Senior Center Handcrafters Club hosts a Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main St.
Taxes are due Monday, May 17, so, if you have put off filing, there is still time to contribute to area organizations that are qualifying charitable organizations. One of the newest in Gila County is the Globe Homeless Coalition.
Among the Payson groups on the qualifying list: Friends of Rim Country GCC, Inc.; Payson Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.; Payson Community Kids; Payson Senior Center; Time Out, Inc.; Dueker Ranch; Payson Christian Clinic; Payson Helping Payson; Payson Lions Charitable Foundation; Pine Strawberry Food Bank; Rim Country Hospice Foundation Inc.; Rim Country Rotary Club Foundation; Soroptimist International of Zane Grey Country; U-Turn for Christ â Arizona.
Local nonprofits saw a boost in donations during the annual Arizona Gives Day.
The Humane Society of Central Arizona, Payson Area Habitat for Humanity, Payson Senior Center, Time Out Inc., and Whispering Hope Ranch all took part in the April 6 online event. More than $7,000 in total was donated to the five nonprofits.
The Humane Society received $958 in donations as of April 14. It provides shelter and compassionate care for animals who are lost, abandoned or homeless. It works to place animals into homes through adoption, to improve the lives of animals through education and example, to promote spay and neuter of companion animals, and to provide a shelter.
âThe Center is starting to bloom again,â said Laura Mueller, program director.
Exercise classes being offered include line dancing, exercise with balance and strength, yoga and Zumba. There are also events planned for socialization with arts and crafts and bingo.
âPeople are starting to come back because we make them feel safe coming in,â said Joanne Conlin, president of the board of directors. âItâs like life is starting again for many who have felt isolated.â
The popular line dancing class started a few weeks ago, and the group is already stepping up their moves. They have 18 people signed up, but are limiting numbers to follow CDC guidelines. It is recommended to call in before class.