Beef and Beer Fundraiser A 'Rousing Success'

From The Gallery School of Pottstown:

The joint fundraiser on August 13 was a great success.

The non-profit Gallery School of Pottstown and the Pottstown Regional Public Library earned over $3,400 for their organizations to share.  

More than 130 people attended the beef and beer, which was held at the Ballroom on High, 310 E. High St.

Guests enjoyed great food from Grumpy’s and amazing beer from Sly Fox Brewery.

Sly Fox and Matt Guyer of the Beer Yard generously donated all the beer for this event.  

Guests were able to choose from three great types–all canned right here in Pottstown at Sly Fox’s new facility.

Ross Landy from local radio station WPAZ also donated his time and talents to provide music to dine and dance by.

Dolan & Mayerson, P.C. and First Niagara Bank sponsored the event.  

Many other local businesses supported this event through door prize donations including Tri-County Bicycles, Tri-County Performing Arts Center, Weak Knee Home Brew Supply, Lisa Muller Studio, Pottstown Health & Wellness Foundation, Achin' Back Garden Center and Giant Food Stores.

Individual supporters from both organizations also gave generously, including Art and Judy Green, Mike Henzes, Hon. Willam Yohn, Dave and Grace Kraybill, Julie Miran, John and Sarah Paretti and Mary Jo Wagner.

Co-chairs Sue Dolan from the Pottstown Regional Public Library and Julie Tonnessen from the Gallery School of Pottstown were very happy with this first-time event.

“We would like to sincerely thank all those who gave so generously in sponsorships and door prizes as well as those who gave of their time and talents to help make this event a success," Tonnessen said. "Sue and I would also like to thank all the members of our community who came out on Saturday. All the money raised will stay right in Pottstown and help both organizations to continue their important work.”

The Gallery School of Pottstown is a 501c3 non-profit community art school and gallery. The School offers day, evening and weekend classes to all ages. The goal of these classes is to help students develop their creative skills through self-expression and independence. The Gallery on High hosts rotating shows featuring local artists. The Gallery also sells handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gift items.