Nearly $14,000 raised
Almost $14,000 has been raised in recent events at Pearl Beach, according to Progress Association publicitiy officer Ms Lynne Lillico.
"Recent fundraising activities for us have included the Pearl Beach Proms raising $4000 which will be presented to the Umina PCYC as well as a donation of $1000 toward the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall fund.
"The weekend clothing sale Wardrobe Winners attracted a capacity crowd which packed the hall looking for bargains.
"The carnival atmosphere equalled any large department store sale.
"The sale had takings of $8800 and after expenses proceeds will be shared by Central Coast Lifeline and the Pearl Beach Hall fund.
"Over the recent long weekend, the biennial Showoffs art exhibition and sale also attracted huge crowds to Pearl Beach to enjoy and purchase art by local artists Merijke Greenweay, Pim Sarti and Robyn Bellamy."
Press release, 6 Oct 2010
Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association