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The Selby Library hosted “Eat, Drink, Dance and be Charitable” The Crystal Ball, a People’s Gala fundraiser on Jan. 8.

  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • | 12:08 p.m. January 9, 2020
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The Friends of Selby Library Crystal Ball brought a little magic into the lives of those who attended the library's 10th annual fundraiser. 

Labeled as "The People's Gala," the event featured a silent auction, live music from Kettle of Fish and more than 30 restaurant tasting booths. The Spirit University members offered free spiritual readings to attendees. 

Proceeds from the fundraiser go to the Selby Public Library. 

 

Susan Amie and Sharon Burde
Susan Amie and Sharon Burde
The top dollar silent auction item is an emerald pendant valued at $2,100.
The top dollar silent auction item is an emerald pendant valued at $2,100.
Jane and Stan Rodbell
Jane and Stan Rodbell
Over 30 restaurants presented booths at the Crystal Ball.
Over 30 restaurants presented booths at the Crystal Ball.
Janet and Richard Goddard
Janet and Richard Goddard
The gala featured restaurant booths on the first and second floor.
The gala featured restaurant booths on the first and second floor.
Kim Spencer and Teresa Stone
Kim Spencer and Teresa Stone
Kettle of Fish performs during the gala.
Kettle of Fish performs during the gala.
Mary Seville and Donna Kirk
Mary Seville and Donna Kirk
Christina and Terry Brown dress as Christine Daae and the Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera.
Christina and Terry Brown dress as Christine Daae and the Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera.
Bobbie Bordes gets a reading done by Meredith Pyle from The Spirit University.
Bobbie Bordes gets a reading done by Meredith Pyle from The Spirit University.
Patrons could choose different signs to use in the photo booth.
Patrons could choose different signs to use in the photo booth.

 

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