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CRYSTAL FALLS -- Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp celebrates the season with its Fall Fest and Quilt Auction Saturday, Oct. 4. Participants can choose from two formats: onsite in person Oct. 4 or online in a virtual auction from Wednesday through Oct. 4.
The live Fall Fest begins at 9:30 a.m. CDT in the auditorium with quilt viewing and shopping for a variety of handmade items in the country store. A continental breakfast will be served by donation from 9:30 to 10:30 in the dining hall and homemade bakery will be sold on the deck.
"Since Fortune Lake Camp's first Fall Fest in 1997, many volunteers have contributed to the success of this major fundraiser," Mary Poirier, lead organizer from Ishpeming, said in a press release. "This year, we have just under 100 quilts, knitted and crocheted items. Quilts range in size from children’s to queen size. The Sisters of the Cloth made and donated approximately half of the quilts, with the remainder donated by individuals, church groups, and one quilt shop."
At 11 a.m., 30 juried quilts will be auctioned off by auctioneer Soren Schmidt, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell. The auction will conclude with a drawing for specialty items offered in a draffle format.
A total of 65 quilts of various sizes will be presented online in a silent virtual auction format from Wednesday through Oct. 4 (5 p.m. CDT). Registration for the virtual event can be accessed through a link on fortunelake.org. All of the auction items -- both live and virtual -- can also be previewed there.
The annual fundraiser is organized by a group of dedicated women who call themselves "Sisters of the Cloth." Nearly every month throughout the year, these quilters gather at the camp to work on group projects and take others home to work on individually. Quilted creations and other handmade items are also contributed by individuals and groups from member congregations and other generous donors.
"I'm thankful for the talented quilters, hardworking volunteers, and generous donors who make Fall Fest possible!" Amanda Rasner, camp director, said in a press release. "Join us for a lively in-person event Oct. 4 or go to the website to participate virtually through our online auction. Your support of this event helps to make outdoor ministry available to everyone!"
Fortune Lake Camp is located three miles west of Crystal Falls on U.S. 2.
Bud Sargent can be reached at 905-228-2500, extension 544, His email address is bsargent@miningjournal.net.