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Deadline nears for Friends of Library's early bird draw

Act before 6 p.m. Feb. 15

(Friends of RHPL)

The clock is ticking!

The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’ 61-39 Raffle is nearing
the deadline for the $500 early-bird prize.

That draw is set for 6:45 p.m. February 15 at the Library’s
multi-purpose room at 500 Old Towne Road in downtown Rochester. A lucky early buyer
(chosen from all tickets purchased before 6 p.m. February 15) will get $500,
with that ticket going back in the barrel for the grand drawing for 39 percent
of the remaining pot. Prizes are minus any required taxation.

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The raffle tickets are $50 for one, $75 for two tickets and three for $100! Tickets
are available now at the Friend’s Library Store during the store’s operating
hours (Call the store at 248-650-7179 to speak with a volunteer.) Want to
order remotely? Click on the β€œVisit the Friends of the RHPL” line in
the CONNECT section at rhpl.org to buy tickets via credit or debit
card via Pay Pal. You’ll be mailed an entry confirmation.

Can’t enter by the Feb. 5th? The grand draw will be at
6:45 p.m. March 15, also at the Library’s Multi-Purpose room. (Entries close at
6 p.m. that day). Note well: Last year’s 60-40 raffle single winner's share was
$9,400 before taxes!

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