Mt. Pleasant Hall fundraiser this Saturday

The biannual fundraiser, Mt. Pleasant Country Store, is from 3 to 7 p.m. this Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Hall.. "Mt. Pleasant Hall is over 100 years old and is the center of activity in rural Lincoln," said Barbara Vineyard, a Mt. Pleasant Hall volunteer. "Many people have fond memories of attending events over the years, events such as 4-H meetings, FFA banquets, weddings, showers, anniversary parties, fundraisers for many organizations and memorial services too." Saturday's proceeds will be used to maintain the 100-plus–year-old community hall on the outskirts of Lincoln. If you're unable to attend, donations can be made via the Mt. Pleasant Hall's Venmo account. "Most of the maintenance of the hall is done by volunteers but the materials cost money and that is why we have this fundraiser every two years," Vineyard said. "One of the projects waiting is installing some new windows in the main part of the hall and improving the parking area. This last year, we installed an ice maker and a set of double ovens." The bazaar, held since 1959, will include handcrafted items made by Mt. Pleasant Women's Club members and other community members. A plant sale, silent auction, raffle, a 5 p.m. live auction, and product and service vendors are highlights. Food and drink items include a tri-tip or hot dog dinner, popcorn, snow cones, dessert station, and beer and wine by local brewery and wineries Dueling Dogs, Dora Dain and Ciotti. A tri tip sandwich is $10 and a hot dog is $5. Homemade desserts are $2. A kids' zone, including free bounce houses and games, is a new feature. "Bring the family. There is no admission charge, just some enjoyment for all," Vineyard added. Mt. Pleasant Hall is at 3333 Mt Pleasant Road in rural Lincoln.