The Wrentham Times

An Unlikely Story Fundraiser for Book Industry Charitable Foundation

Do you want to be a character in a novel? Perhaps, you'd like to add to your autographed book collection. These are just a few of the many items offered through An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe online auction running from Friday, May 8th to Friday, May 15th. The auction will benefit the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). Binc provides relief to booksellers experiencing unexpected financial troubles. Because of COVID-19, Binc has received an unprecedented number of requests for aid. Learn more about Binc at www.bincfoundation.org/

100% of the money from the auction items will be donated to BINC. Auction items include signed books, original artwork, bookish accessories, virtual visits from authors and illustrators, and more. Tangible auction items will be shipped only in the US and at no charge to the bidder. Visit  www.32auctions.com/anunlikelyauctionforbinc to participate.

Major Change to Dancing with the Wrentham Stars

Due to the continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Wrentham Comunity Events has canceled this year's Dancing with the Wrentham Stars event but will potential show the competition via a live stream. The board for (WCE) explains the decision did not come without heartfelt discussions and consideration of the impact to our Stars, participating organizations, and our guests. the group also consulted with our local and state Board of Health, local government leadership and a consulting firm to help ensure we were making an educated decision.

Based on all of the information and recommendations WCE received to date, putting 700 people in close proximity during this outbreak would not be a responsible act.

The Show Must Go On

The dance competition will go on. WCE decided it was important to share the efforts of their dancing stars. The group is exploring the option to live stream the dance competition so the community can watch it.

WCE hopes to hold the competition as scheduled on Friday, March 27th via livestream. Updates will be available on their website, www.wce02093.org.

Important Notes:

Tickets

If you have purchased tickets:

1. Your ticket money will be considered a donation to help defray the up-front costs incurred by WCE to produce Dancing with the Wrentham Stars. Additionally, all remaining monies will be divided equally among the six organizations benefiting from this year’s event.
2. If you prefer, you may request a refund by sending an email to wce02093@gmail.com. All refund requests must be submitted by Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Fundraising

What happens to money raised by the Stars to date?
As always, 100% of funds raised by the Stars go directly to the participating organizations.

Why not postpone?
The production of an event this size requires months of planning and scheduling with our venue, production company, dance instructors and Stars. Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) timeline, it is impossible to select a date to reschedule.

Have questions?

• Please email Wrentham Community Events at wce02093@gmail.com. 
• For all questions regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit the CDC website: www.cdc.gov.