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Auxiliary Easter Sale Done, Mother’s Day Fundraiser Ahead

Published: May 03, 2025 8:00 am

The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (SHVFR) Company’s Ladies Auxiliary recently completed its first fundraiser of the year, and is already looking toward the next.

Members were at the SHVFR main station on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, when hanging baskets and seasonal potted flowers were sold. The group also conducted an Easter basket raffle.

The auxiliary’s annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale is planned for Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 10 am to 6 pm both days, or while supplies last.

The women will be offering flowers, potted plants, and hanging baskets at the SHVFR main station, 18-20 Riverside Road.

Those who arrive with a donation for FAITH Food Pantry will be entered into a raffle for a Mother’s Day basket.

Both events are fundraisers for the auxiliary, which serves as the support group for the volunteer fire company. Proceeds will benefit the auxiliary, a not-for-profit group that supports the fire company and other local organizations during the year.

Members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company’s Ladies Auxiliary were joined by Hanna Toro, on the left, holding grandson Jake Jones, for part of the auxiliary’s recent Easter Flower Sale. Jake’s mother Camila is a new member of the auxiliary. Also photographed on April 18, continuing to the right, were SHVFR LA President Sharon Doherty and auxiliary members Christine O’Grady, Kelly Richardson, and Rachel O’Grady. —Bee Photos, Hicks

Seasonal plants including tulips and pansies were offered during the Easter Flower Sale. The Mother’s Day Sale will have an updated inventory including hanging baskets, annuals, herbs, and patio tomato plants. —Bee Photos, Hicks

Sandy Hook Volunter Fire & Rescue Company's Ladies Auxiliary President Sharon Doherty, with some of the hydrangea that sold during the group's Easter Flower Sale. Seasonal plants will return to the Sandy Hook VFR main station next weekend for the Mother's Day Flower Sale. —Bee Photos, Hicks

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