Pinske bear raffle to benefit Family Center

Want a chance to win a Barre Pinske bear while helping to support the expansion efforts of the Chester-Andover Family Center? The 30-inch carved bear will be making guest appearances around town so keep your eyes out for him.

Barre Pinske donated this 30-inch tall carved bear to be raffled off to benefit the Chester-Andover Family Center./CAFC photo

Tickets for a chance to win are $1 each or $5 for 6, and may be purchased at the Family Center or from any board member: Jonne Adler; Edie Brown; Jane Davis; Dick Dougherty; Georgia Ethier; Gail Gibbons; Cynthia Knowles; Hank Mauti; Fran Morsillo; Asta Spafford; Sandra Vincent; Sandra Walker and Sherry Willumitis.

Then join the Family Center staff at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7 for refreshments and the drawing. The Family Center is located at 656 Depot St. in Chester. For information about the Food Shelf and Services, call 875-3236. Thrift Shop Hours are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.