Tom Medley is one of the organizers of this Ukraine relief project. He scuffles through a pile of US military utility vests, which will soon be shipped to Ukraine.
Tom Medley is one of the organizers of this Ukraine relief project. He scuffles through a pile of US military utility vests, which will soon be shipped to Ukraine.
A humanitarian project and a popular country, swing, honky-tonk and jazz band recently combed forces for a timely cause: to collect and send some much needed supplies to the Ukraine.
On July 9 at Village Productions located at 16 State St. (SR 550), Amesville, Oh, The Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders performed from 7:30p.m.-9:30ish, or whenever the band decided to quit playing. This event was also a fundraiser geared to help the Athens-based organization, Little Wing Relief, in their efforts to aid the people of the Ukraine.
LWR Organizer, Holly Dallman, dubbed the event "A great success!"
This dance also marks the grand reopening of Village Productions. This organization provides a variety of services for community members in the greater Amesville area. Classes are also offered there that focus on teaching crafts, yoga, music and dancing to residents.
For more information on Village Productions visit www.village-productions.org.
Chris Ridgway plays electric guitar for The Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders, which has been together for three years. He described the band as, “a group of local musicians who like to keep their performances close to home in their own community.”
Ridgway expressed that he and his fellow bandmates were excited to be a part of this event, “because the people in the Ukraine can really use our help.”
More information about The Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders and their upcoming performances can be found by visiting, https://www.facebook.com/amesbernridgerounders.
Dallman specified that Little Wing Relief's mission is to collect enough much needed relief-based supplies to fill an initial 20-foot container for shipment to the Ukraine in August.
The suggested donation for the fundraising dance was $5-$50. Attendees also donated items such as canned and non-perishable foods, personal hygiene products and medical supplies that can be used by both civilians and military personnel.
Specifically, Little Wing Relief is hoping to collect items like bullet proof vests and helmets and goggles that the people in the Ukraine can use to protect themselves in the event that they’re being attacked.
In addition, LWR also need things like helmets and paw coverings for military dogs.
Once the container is full, it will be shipped to Poland where it will be transported to Kyiv and received by The Heraskevych Charity Foundation, who will distribute the donations.
Donations are also being accepted at the Little Wing Relief donation station located at the Market on State located at 1000-C E.State Street. Donations can be dropped off at the east end of the mall behind IHOP on the following days and times:
Tuesday & Thursday: Noon until 5 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday: noon until 4 p.m.
In addition, Little Wing Relief donation boxes have been set up at the following area stores:
* The Pharmacy, 28 W. Stimson Avenue
* Seaman's Cardinal Super Market, 305 W. Union Street
* Kindred Market, 284 E State Street
For more information on Little Wing Relief, as well as a detailed list of items they’re seeking for donations, visit www.LittleWingRelief.org.
Another event last weekend was also held to benefit the delivery of medical supplies to the Ukraine.
On July 8, ”From Ohio With Love,” a benefit concert and limited edition “Kameniari” bottle release was hosted at Jackie O’s Tap Room, 25 Campbell St. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Athens own Appalachian psych-folk quintet, Hill Spirits, headlined the benefit. Guest taps were featured from local and regional breweries, as well as a silent auction of classic Ohio Brew Week art and Athens products.
Funds raised went toward the next delivery of supplies to UA First Aid. Donations were accepted from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The silent auction continued Sunday, with Hill Spirits performing from noon to 2 p.m.
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