Third Annual Spring Craft Fair to Benefit Springtown Volunteer Fire Company

March 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Springtown Volunteer Fire Company is hosting its third annual craft fair to benefit the fire company on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 9 to 4. Located at 3010 Route 212, Springtown, Pa., admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. All proceeds go to the general fund which helps to offset the cost of keeping the organization’s equipment and building in running order and well-maintained.

“In the last few years, we’ve had a very nice turn out of vendors and the community seems to like having a craft fair this time of year,” said Cheryl Gawronski, fire company member, a long-time fire police member and chairperson for the event. “Most craft fairs happen closer to the holidays, so it’s nice to have one in the spring when we’re not pressured to purchase Christmas presents at the last minute. Spring is a good time for browsing and shopping leisurely.”

As in years past the crafters will bring their handmade wares such as needlework, jewelry, stationary and photography and will be side-by-side with gift vendors selling Tastefully Simple, Longaberger Baskets, Scentsy and Mary Kay Cosmetics, to name a few items.

The Springtown Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will be serving homemade lunch items along with their famous desserts. All food is available for take-out.

Incorporated in 1935, the Springtown Volunteer Fire Company currently has 22 active members who respond to fires and other public emergency situations. Currently, the members are certified in the following: hazardous materials, auto extrication, ropes and ladders, search and rescue, fire suppression, truck company, ladder company, communications, fire police 1 & 2, legal concepts, cliff rescue, safety officer training, structure collapse zone, wild land firefighting, instructor 1,2 & 3, arson investigation, confined space rescue, Along with fire and disaster training, some of the company’s members are trained in first aid, CPR and a few serve as emergency medical technicians. There are many other members who serve the organization behind the scenes. To learn more about the SVFC check them out at www.springtownfireco.com or call 610-346-8383.