Karen’s Training Log

First craft fair of the season

On Sunday April 13, I will be selling earrings, bracelets and knit hats at the Millburn, NJ craft fair. Proceeds will go towards my Avon walk in October.

The next scheduled fairs are Sunday April 27 in Summit, NJ and Saturday June 14 at Fishawack Festival in Chatham, NJ.

Summit Farmer’s Market

Probably my last fund-raiser before the walk. I was allowed to set up a table at the Summit Farmer’s Market. It was a picture perfect day for the first day of autumn; Clear blue sky and a crisp feel to the air.

The market was very busy with people buying locally grown produce. The pumpkins are already on display. It seems that the market is the place to show of your kids and your dogs. Almost everyone had either one or both in tow.

The bracelets were a big hit with the people who stopped by my table. People were extremely generous with their donations. I had the opportunity to speak with a few people at length. They told me about family members who had passed away from breast cancer. I always love to hear about the survivors. A couple of woman told me they were doing very well, one having been cancer free for 8 years and another 2 years.

An afternoon of fundraising at Starbucks

We spend the afternoon at the Starbucks in Florham Park. They were kind enough to allow us to set up a fundraising table in front of the store.

Caitlyn has been busy making pink bead bracelets the past few weeks. We had the privilege of having the artist sit with us today. During the course of the afternoon, people stopped by and bought a bracelet or just dropped the change from their venti, hazelnut, soy, extra foam, lattes or double tall non-fat extra-dry cappuccinos in the bowl.