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What would we do without you? A shout-out to our many volunteers “You use a mirror to see your face: you use works of art to see your soul” ~~George Bernard Shaw

With St. Patrick’s Day in March, I felt it most appropriate to use an Irish playwright’s quote to inspire us this month. Joining Shaw amongst the Irish notables would be Beckett, author of “Waiting for Godot.” Not one of my favorites! However, Jonathan Swift explores moral correctness and social fairness in his novel “Gulliver’s Travels.” Truly, a classic! Lastly, Oscar Wilde entertains us with his comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest.” That work IS truly entertaining.
The above Irish folks are noteworthy but let’s take a moment to go behind the scenes here at Vale Club. Please note that this is just a sampling of the many folks who should be recognized… Many thanks to Ann and Sue for resurrecting the Chili Cook off affair. Huge attendance and great time!
Kim, our past President, is now on assignment scheduling all sorts of wonderful outings that take us from DC to out in the countryside. Kudos, Kim, for all your effort put forward. Trish works diligently to bring interesting historical material regarding the schoolhouse to our attention. From banner placement to photo sharing, she is constantly involved in keeping us abreast of our epic building and currently has focused on recognizing our 85th anniversary. Ronniejean has the equivalent role of an executive administrator. Bookkeeping, collections, publishing, but without the paycheck. “Friends of Vale Club” work on a regular basis to keep our charming schoolhouse intact. Currently, they will be discussing a few repairs that need to be reviewed and assessed. Our hospitality crew is like “The Little Engine Who Could.” Every month they magically transform the kitchen into a lovely morning array of eateries and beverages.

We truly appreciate all you do! May everyone have a wonderful St. Paddy’s Day and find the above quote by Shaw inspirational.

Kathy Zichi Vale Club President

It’s Not Too Early To Start Thinking YARD SALE!

It may still look like winter outside, but our annual May Vale Club Yard Sale will be here in just a couple of months. As you do a bit of Spring Cleaning, please set aside items and donate them to our sale. Your donations are tax deductible.  Please gather your unwanted items for our annual Vale Club Yard Sale, which is always such a great success. All of your castoffs are someone else’s treasure, so clean out your basements, attics and closets.  What sells well •Clean items in good working order •Anything new in a package •Furniture, household goods, kitchen pots and pans, collectibles, baby and children’s gear, bikes, toys, table lamps, tools •Clean clothes (no sweaters), handbags and shoes in good condition. Nicer items on hangers and size labels on shoes are extremely helpful! 

We accept:
household items & Collectibles
adult & children’s clothing & shoes
tools
small working appliances  & furniture
toys

This year we are not selling:
•Books except children’s books
•Mens’ and Womens’ slacks and suits
•Old computers and printers, stereo speakers, VHS tapes
•Large exercise equipment and golf clubs
•Hanging light fixtures
•Unframed glass
•Large furniture
•Baby car seats, cribs, and old helmets - due to safety concerns
•Christmas or seasonal decorations
Thank you all for your generosity. Ask a friend or neighbor if they would like to donate. People are really happy to get rid of their stuff for such a good cause as the preservation of our beautiful building. The Yard Sale is a lot of work, but also a lot of fun and truly appreciated by our community! Any questions please contact Amy R or Maria B.