Rainy skies couldn’t put a stop to the St. Davids Lioness Club’s annual spring market on Saturday, which drew steady crowds despite having to move indoors to avoid the weather.
More than a dozen local vendors were at the St. Davids Lions Club Hall on May 3, selling their wares and mingling with attendees.
A cut of the proceeds from the participating vendors will support Project Share in Niagara Falls, which helps residents living below the poverty line with basic needs, the Salvation Army and youth breakfast programs, through the club’s charitable contributions.
Though co-presidents Janet Orr Shannyn Whittaker didn’t have a final count of the revenue of this year’s market on Saturday, they called it a success, overall.
“We usually expect around $1,200 in just revenue from the spring market,” said Orr.
The was steady attendance throughout the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. event, which included penny sales, a bake table and mini fruit pies from St Davids/Queenston Church, with all funds funnelled into community initiatives.
Recent projects include a $10,000 guide dog purchase for vision-impaired residents through Lions Club bingo revenues.
“Considering how many organizations need funding, it’s good whatever we do helps somebody else,” said vendor Dianne Pewer of Pure Art Design, who sold pinecone wreaths at the market.
Orr said the Lionesses are looking to recruit new members to sustain their outreach, considering the club is currently down to 10 women.
“We’re a small club but mighty,” said Orr. “We pull our weight and always welcome more hands.”
