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HBCL to Host BBQ and Brew Fundraiser BY LOGAN MOYER
Honey Brook Community Library will hold its annual BBQ and Brew fundraising event on Friday, April 17, at American Legion Post 422, 4821 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. The event will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will feature homemade barbecue chicken, as well as beer and wine. All tickets for the fundraiser must be purchased in advance; there is a cost to register. Tickets can be purchased either at the library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, or at www.honey brooklibrar y.com under the “donate” tab. Cash, check, card and PayPal are acceptable payment methods. If you purchase your ticket online, you must pick it up at the library prior to the event. You must be over the age of 21 to attend. The barbecue is the star of the show. Trevor Muth, husband of state Sen. Katie Muth, cooks the chicken for the event. Pulled pork, chicken sliders and various salads will be offered. The chicken is donated by the Honeybrook Golf Club. The American Legion, as well as Suburban Brewing Co., will supply the drinks. Beer and wine are included in the cost of a ticket and do not require any additional purchase. Additionally, gift baskets will be bid on, and a 50-50 drawing will be held. There are usually around 50 gift baskets available. Tickets can be purchased and then placed into individual gift baskets to bid on them. “It’s a chance to meet with the community and let them find out what we’re doing,” said See BBQ pg 2
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