Fundraiser
for Richard Somers Mural in Somers Point
Art of
'His' Story fundraiser
The
Somers Point Arts Commission and The Somers Point Historical Society are
hosting a fundraising event "The Art of "His"story," from 2
to 4 p.m.on Sunday March 8 at Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Road.
The Art
of "His"story honors the life of Master Commandant Richard Somers,
USN, a native of Somers Point and one of the first naval heroes of the United
States.
The event presents the plans for a public mural that will be painted on
the Somers Point Library, Atlantic County Branch at the corner of Shore Road
and New Jersey Avenue. The mural will overlook the Richard Somers Memorial Park
and the bronze bust of Master Commandant Richard Somers.
The
event will include a wine tasting presented by Passion Vines Wine and Spirit
Company, a silent auction, introduce the mural artist, and unveil the design
for the mural.
Tickets
are $35 and are available by sending a check to Somers Point Arts Commission,
Somers Point City Hall, One W. New Jersey Ave., Somers Point, NJ, 08244; mural
fundraiser on the memo line. Reservations will be held at the door.
For more
information call 609-653-4991 or email katharleth@hotmail.com.
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