On June 24 in Lewis Hall at the Village Green, there will be a clicking of tiles, voices saying, “five bam, one crack” followed by “Mahjongg!”
Those who have played this ancient Chinese game will know Mahjongg is being played!
The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Community Library is hosting An Afternoon of Mahjongg and Mimosas on June 24, with all the proceeds benefitting the library.
This fundraising event is a first-of-its-kind for the Cashiers Library. Co-chairs Chris Jefferson and Candy Sommer decided it would be a perfect event as Mahjongg is played at the Library on Monday afternoon year-round.
Candy Sommer emphasizes, “This event is not a tournament. It is just what the name implies – an afternoon of mahjongg. To start the event on a festive note, all players will be offered a mimosa or other festive beverage upon arrival. The Village Green is the perfect venue to hold this event and we have lots of fun activities planned. We are certain the attendees will enjoy the afternoon.”
Players can choose to register as a table of four players or as an individual. Individuals will be seated at a table with other experienced players.
Individuals and table of four hosts can register to play at cashiersfriends.com/mm-registration.html.
Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the afternoon. There will be prizes for winning hands and a prize for a guest who can correctly answer true/false questions about our library. Additionally, there will be raffle and auction items donated by local stores and businesses.
Chris Jefferson notes that sponsorship efforts have been very successful.
She explains, “When asking for sponsorship money, I heard ‘of course!’ rather than ‘no.’ Candy and I are so grateful to have received philanthropic support from generous friends and library supporters.”
Many people are unaware that the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is a public-private partnership. While the salaries and building maintenance are paid by Jackson County, the books, services and supplies are made possible through philanthropic funding.
Event details: An Afternoon of Mahjongg and Mimosas, will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 24, at Lewis Hall at the Village Green. There will be refreshments, snacks, prizes, and gifts. Doors open at 12:30. Tickets are $60 for individuals, and $200 for a table of four. We will not be able to have beginners at this event — experienced players only. Reservations will be held at the door.
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