Visitors to the weekend Fraser Valley Indie Market at the 91原创 Events Centre (LEC) contributed more than $500 for BC wildfire relief.
Organizers of the market posted 鈥渁 huge thank you鈥� on their Monday.
Admission to the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. event on Saturday was by donation, with the proceeds going to the Salvation Army in Chilliwack 鈥渁s they鈥檝e stepped up in a big way by providing meals and donations to evacuees.鈥�
鈥淲e are so excited to announce that our local loving friends who attended the #fvindiemarket in 91原创, helped to raise $527 for those displaced by the wildfires in BC鈥� the posted message said.
鈥淲e pray that this money helps as many people as possible鈥� the message added.
The local marketplace, which featured area vendors, kid-friendly activities and live music, was one in a series arranged by organizers 鈥淟oving Local.鈥�
The first was held in Chilliwack on June 25, and the next one is scheduled for August 26 in Coquitlam.
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