Book fair coming to Karori

The Karori Rotary and Lions Clubs are again joining forces to run the Karori Community Book Fair this year at the Karori Baptist Church.

The fair will run from noon to 8pm on Friday 14 July and 9am to 4pm on Saturday 15 July.

Co-convenor, Karori Rotarian, David Watt said they are taking advantage of the public holiday for Matariki on Friday 14 July to encourage people to come out and attend their annual book fair.

“This is an important date in our New Zealand calendar for people to celebrate Matariki , so why not use your day to help us also raise more funding for community activites,” David says.

Rotary and Lions have commitments to raise funds for a number of causes.

For Rotary these include support for “Lifting the Lid” on youth suicide, the Life Flight Trust, the vaccination of children in the Pacific working with other Rotary Clubs in Wellington in support of another environmental project at Zealandia and providing grants to various community organisations.

Karori Lions supports local Scouts and Girl Guides, installing new seats in Ben Burn Park, conservation projects, supporting disaster relief at home and abroad and working towards the regular shipment of good quality spectacles and sunglasses to the Pacific Islands.

“Rotary and Lions have a strong bond working together at the Karori Community Book Fair.

“This year’s Fair is earlier than normal before the election season starts with meetings from August onwards. Our clubs are proud to provide services to help the needs of our communities,” David says.

Beth Anders, co-convenor for Karori Lions who spearheads the sorting of books, says they have plenty of books for this year’s fair and don’t need any more contributions of a general nature.

“We are almost ready to go with the books we have, but could do with donations of younger childrens books up to eight years old.” People can call or text Beth on 021 264 1481 for pick up.

A special bonus to book buyers will again be offered with the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes donated from within the business community.

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