From Evergreen to the 7th Fleet

have skyrocketed recently. While the estimate came in about 10% over budget, the board agreed to move forward with the plans anyway.

e total budget for the project is $4.22 million spread over two years: $700,000 in 2022 and $3,520,000 in 2023. When the construction documents are complete, library o cials will provide the board with the redesign plan and a guaranteed maximum price for the construction for a vote.

Priorities for the redesign, which will not enlarge the building, are to make the entrance more welcoming, create space for story times in the children’s area and enlarge the meeting room while keeping the library’s mountain feel.

Sparkle for Special Needs fundraiser e fundraiser is sponsored by PandoraJohnProperties real estate team. e diamond estate-style necklace from Daniel Diamonds is valued at $1,500.

Sparkle for Special Needs, a fundraiser for the INSPIRE special needs program, is preparing to draw the name of a person who will win a diamond pendant.

A $20 donation is encouraged for each entry, but you may donate any amount or just enter the contest. All donations go to INSPIRE, which is operated by the Evergreen Park & Recreation District.

Last year, Sparkle for Special Needs raised more than $6,000. is

Listen Live: Conifer Radio now has two radio stations: MOUNTAIN CLASSIC ROCK and TWO EIGHTY VIBE year’s drawing will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Daniel Diamonds in Bergen Park.

Sparkle for Special Needs is a di erent way to raise money for INSPIRE, Pandora Erlandson said.

“We already support INSPIRE through Boogies (at the Barn),” she said, “because John (Erlandson) has a sister with special needs, so he has a soft spot for the INSPIRE program. Plus we admire Maren (Schreiber, the INSPIRE coordinator) and how hard she works to bring programs to kids and adults.”

Erlandson noted that the couple usually fundraise for INSPIRE through music events, and Sparkle for Special Needs is a di erent way to raise money and may reach di erent donors.

To enter and donate, visit www. PandoraJohnProperties.com, or stop in at Madison & Company/PandoraJohnProperties at 1193 Bergen Parkway or Daniel Diamonds, 31955 Castle Court in Bergen Park.