MOOSE JAW — With the goal of supporting the local animal shelter, Keon Garden Centre held its inaugural Maker’s Market at the greenhouse and owner Marcy Duffey was proud to hand over a cheque from the event’s proceeds to Donna Fritzke on behalf of the Moose Jaw Humane Society.
The cheque was made out to the Humane Society in the amount of $700 and delivered near the end of the Maker’s Market on Dec. 7.
“We are so thankful for Keon Garden Centre,” announced Donna Fritzke, the fundraising co-ordinator for the Moose Jaw Humane Society. “They (Keon’s) have planned this entire (Maker’s Market) event and it’s so much fun.”
The Maker’s Market featured around 23 vendors whose contributions ranged from beeswax candles and honey to custom-designed mugs and spinners, and included a range of other arts and crafts.
The market also saw a special visit from Santa Claus, who was on hand to take photos with pets who accompanied their owners to the venue, and the U17 girl’s volleyball team ran an onsite canteen to help raise funds for their upcoming nationals tournament.
The garden centre’s fundraiser was set up in support of the Humane Society due to the shelter’s close proximity and Duffey said the two businesses often work together. “We’re good neighbours; we help each other out all the time.”
Keon’s will remain open until Monday, Dec. 23 with a wide assortment of Christmas gift ideas on hand including porch pots and greenery. After that, the greenhouse will remain closed until a date to be determined in March 2025.
Keon Garden Centre is located at 1645 Stadacona Street West and can be reached at 306-693-6771. For more information visit KeonGardenCentre.ca or follow ‘Keon Garden Centre’ on Facebook.
The Moose Jaw Humane Society is located at 1755 Stadacona Street West and can be reached at 306-692-1517. For more information visit MJHS.ca or follow ‘Moose Jaw Humane Society’ on Facebook.
