SOM presents ‘Upcycle Springfield’ to benefit downtown development

An evening of fun and local pride, in support of downtown improvement, is approaching. Springfield On the Move (SOM) will present a live auction at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Hartness House.


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2017-10-11 / Springfield SOM presents ‘Upcycle Springfield’ to benefit downtown development This upcycled chair will be one of the many repurposed, refurbished, and re-imagined items at SOM’s fundraiser. — COURTESY PHOTOThis upcycled chair will be one of the many repurposed, refurbished, and re-imagined items at SOM’s fundraiser. — COURTESY PHOTOSPRINGFIELD — An evening of fun and local pride, in support of downtown improvement, is approaching. Springfield On the Move (SOM) will present a live auction at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Hartness House. Auctioneer John Hall, AEA, will auction repurposed, refurbished, and re-imagined items by local crafters. A selection of these items can be seen in the former Springfield Bakery at 5-7 Main St. in downtown Springfield. Original art, a beach condo vacation, and many more donated items will also be on the auction block. Themed gift baskets, each with a minimum value of $100, will be raffled off to lucky winners. Participants can choose from many practical, functional, artistic, and one-of-a-kind flights of fancy for home and garden. The event has several community businesses supporting it, including Mascoma Bank as a Premier Sponsor, along with many Gold Sponsors including HB Energy Solutions, Community Bank, and Von Bargen’s Jewelry., and Silver Sponsors including Black River Produce, Claremont Savings Bank, Gurney Brothers, One Credit Union, and Vermont Packinghouse. Upcycle Springfield proceeds will go toward downtown improvement as the town begins many exciting projects, all according to a press release. Admission is free. A cash bar will be available. To learn more about the SOM fundraising event, crafters can contact Corky Bond at (802) 885-5622, and sponsors can contact Mary Perry at (802) 886-2694.