(Chittenango, NY- April 23, 2014) The Board of Directors of the International L. Frank Baum and All Things Oz Historical Foundation, along with many volunteers are working on the new home of the All Things Oz museum to be located at 219 Genesee St. The collection from the museum is currently in storage while repairs to the new location are completed.
The museum board of directors is seeking monetary and in kind donations for the necessary repairs. The officially chartered museum is a 501C3 non-profit foundation and is 100 percent volunteer run and self funded. The former location of the museum was a rented space while the new building has been donated to the foundation.
The building needs work before the museum can open its doors to the public so the foundation is seeking monetary donations and in kind donations including but not limited to: insulation, siding, windows, security system, display cases, office equipment, shelving, dehumidifiers, laborers, signage, etc.
A capital campaign is also underway to raise needed funds. In addition there are currently two raffles being held, both of which will be drawn at the grand finale of Oz-Stravaganza!. The festival is being held June 6 through 8.
“Live in Your Livingroom” is a $10 raffle. The winner will receive a three-hour performance by the Mark Hoffmann Band at a location of the winner’s choice. A handmade Oz quilt is also being raffled at $2 per ticket.
Further information is available at: www.oz-stravaganza.com. The website is updated daily so check back often. Questions may be directed to 333-2286 or 415-8546. Donations may be mailed to: PO Box 456, Chittenango, NY 13037. Donations for the museum should be made payable to: All Things Oz and donations to the Oz-Stravaganza! festival should be made payable to: Oz-Stravaganza!.