Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 6:33 a.m. January 10, 2019
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If you didn't attend the Crystal Ball at the Selby Public Library this year, look into future and you might see yourself in attendance next year.

The annual Friends of the Selby Public Library hosted their annual People's Gala on Jan. 9 with food from all over Sarasota and Manatee County available to attendees. The Spirit University was in attendance, allowing the Crystal Ball to live up to its name. Offering tea leaf reading, psychic reading and special guest speakers, the attendees of the People's Gala were not let down by the name.

The fundraiser proceeds go to the Selby Public Library. 

The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
Food from a variety of restaurants from around Sarasota and Manatee County were given out as samples during the fundraiser.
Food from a variety of restaurants from around Sarasota and Manatee County were given out as samples during the fundraiser.
Bernice Rosen and Jorie Rayfield
Bernice Rosen and Jorie Rayfield
John Holtzermann and Liz Yerkes
John Holtzermann and Liz Yerkes
Steve Marlowe and Connie Marlowe
Steve Marlowe and Connie Marlowe
Pearl Storch, the service dog, gets to ride in the pouch carried by Carl Storch.
Pearl Storch, the service dog, gets to ride in the pouch carried by Carl Storch.
Lynn Neal and Victoria Ackerman from The Spirit University
Lynn Neal and Victoria Ackerman from The Spirit University
Magician David Pitchford shows off some card tricks.
Magician David Pitchford shows off some card tricks.
Terry Brown, Christina Brandon and Delightful Dee
Terry Brown, Christina Brandon and Delightful Dee
Reverend Barry and the Funk Band play while Delightful Dee dances for the crowd.
Reverend Barry and the Funk Band play while Delightful Dee dances for the crowd.
The ball enticed many locals to come and show support.
The ball enticed many locals to come and show support.

 

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