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The Habitat 53 Chapter's Coffee House was another success last weekend as the group raised nearly $3,000 for the Habitat for Humanity. The local Chapter held a Coffee House set with local entertainment, a 50/50 Draw, and a raffle. The evening, held at the Creighton Community Hall, brought in $2,895 for the local build. 'I was so pleased with the attendance,' said Kathy McCormick, of Habitant 53. The Coffee House saw 159 people enjoying the music and evening. 'The performances were just awesome. Everyone enjoyed the show,' she said. Those in attendance saw Kevin Imrie, Stacey Becker, CC Trubiak, Ron Burwash, Mark Kolt, Brent and Susan Lethbridge, and Faith Krahn perform. This year's Coffee House brought in slightly less than last year's event, but McCormick says with the number of things going on in the community she was very pleased. 'Overall, I was really pleased,'she said. 'We had a really good turnout.' The Chapter also received a hefty donation of $2,000 from the Flin Flon Historical Society. Big Haul The Habitat 53 Chapter has been busy collected pounds, and pounds of coins. The group has been collecting from the jars and buckets left at various businesses around town and have brought in over $4,000 in spare change so far. Just over 850 pounds of coins have been collected for this year's penny drive with more to come. To date, $4,105 has been collected in change from the community. 'That money helps and every coin helps,' said McCormick. During the summer months McCormick was at a barbecue when a generous donation came to her. 'A man opened his van doors and there were four coffee cans full of coins,' she said. The four cans totals 68 pounds _ with one banking over $100 in nickels alone. 'The total was more than $300,' she said greatfully. 'And I haven't seen that man since.' The Habitat for 53 Chapter has received money in all forms over the year. 'Money even came in a tool box,' said McCormick, adding that it was a great donation for their Restore. 'It comes in all shapes and sizes and containers,' she said. 'Please, keep it coming.' Last Restore Day The Chapter's Restore location will be closing for the season after this coming weekend. Saturday will mark the final sale day for the season as cake and coffee will be handed out in appreciation to the customers. McCormick says Restore started out slow, but now sees roughly 80 people in a week making their way through the doors. The store is filled with donated items that are up for sale with the money going towards the build of the Habitat for Humanity house. 'Please come and see us,' said McCormick.
