The campground in Sturgis needed some beautification and Linda Button wanted a locale for her Caleighs Crystals without spending a huge amount of dollars given the COVID-19 pandemic.
The solution; donate a portion of the table to the campground beautification project, and the town would let her sell.
It was a great solution, said Button.
“I spend a lot of time at that campground, a lot of time creating and just spending time clearing my head and recharging,” she said. “And because of that I loved the idea.
“I was really hoping for a new fire pit or two and they say it’s in the works which is going to be so much better than those barbeques currently in the campsites.
“Hopefully I’ll get to use one of those new fire pits but if not this year, next.”
It’s not unusual for Caleighs Crystals to become involved in community fundraisers, said Button, pointing to Melfort where they helped raise funds for the daycare cooperative, and women’s shelter, Christopher Lake School, Telemiracle, as well as many others.
“I love doing fundraisers,” said Button. “As much as the communities give to me in supporting my small business I try to always give back.”
In Sturgis the project is spreading.
Shortly after approval, Chad Rose of Autumn’s Place joined in and is also giving table rent to the fundraiser, said Button.
“Such a wonderful way to give back and we applaud him for joining us,” she said.
Anticipated costs and deadlines for work being done depends on Alain Basilieres of Sturgis.
“He has been wanting to do clean up at the campground for years and finally got his wish this year,” said Button. “He is there every week cutting trees and laying gravel to level RV sizes.
“It is all done by volunteers. The project includes extended power and water to six more sites, as well as new picnic tables, garbage cans, lights to the darker areas and benches.”
So how people can support the project?
Come out and see the vendors, said Button.
“It’s free to attend,” she said, and “kind of a double whammy too. Vendors support the Sturgis Campground Fundraiser with table rent and customers support small businesses. Win, win.
The next Tailgate Market Sturgis Campground Fundraiser is May 21 at the Sturgis Community Hall parking lot. Sales are also scheduled for July 30 and Sept. 3.
