LEPOCO 2022 Art Raffle

LEPOCO 2022 Art Raffle

Benefits Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern (LEPOCO).

Drawing at the Annual Gathering of the LEPOCO Community

Saturday, April 23, 2022.

SUGGESTED DONATION: $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.

◊◊ Prizes ◊◊

Turned Wooden Salad Bowl by Lee Buck

Lee Buck is a long-time LEPOCO member.  His beautiful hand-turned wooden bowls have graced the Art Raffle for several years.  He is a woodworker and a gardener.

Hand-Crocheted Afghan by Michelle Sheehan

Following the tradition started by her mother, Anna Reczek, Anna’s youngest daughter, Michelle Sheehan, has crocheted a cozy afghan, perfect size for napping, for this year’s Art Raffle.  This year, Michelle’s sister, Anna’s oldest daughter, Sue Verbalis, has chosen a very soft yarn, in “heathered” colors. 

Quilt by Romaine Laury – donated by Ellen Buck

This lovely lap quilt was designed and beautifully assembled by Romaine Laury.  The predominant fabric is a gorgeous deep mottled blue, and the stars are assembled in accent fabrics of yellow, green, red, blue, and purple – in a floral paisley pattern.  Romaine is a seasoned quilter and needlepoint artist.  She has made many quilts which have been donated to the children’s hospital in Allentown.  Ellen is a retired occupational therapist, the current anchor of the monthly Bethlehem Peace Vigil, and a creator of needlecrafts.

Large Batter Bowl, Matching Syrup Pitcher, Whisk and Pancake Mix from Sommerville Pottery

Monica Sommerville (formerly of Allentown) creates beautiful, functional pottery at her home and studio in New York state.  This year’s donation is a wheel-thrown pottery batter bowl glazed in a glossy blue-green glaze, with whisk, matching syrup pitcher and pancake mix! Fans of Sommerville Pottery can find her work online at sommervillepottery.com, where you can purchase pieces through the Etsy store.

$25 Tulum Gift Certificate

This tiny but mighty restaurant is donating a gift certificate for their “Beth-Mex” food.  Their menu can be found on their website:  www.tulumbethmex.com.  They are located at 17 W Morton St, (south) Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Winners not present at drawing will be notified by phone or mail.

Sponsored by LEPOCO, 1705 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Call the LEPOCO office, for Raffle Tickets – 610-691-8730

No purchase required to participate.  A purchase will not increase the odds of winning.  The chance for winning depends on how many tickets are sold or are submitted and how many people choose to put their tickets toward a given prize.  The chances of winning a given prize could range from 1 in 50 to 1 in 10,000. 

One prize per person.  If a name is drawn more than once, subsequent prizes will be drawn again.