Wellness night in Ransomville

The Ransomville Fire Department firehall will be the site of a "Wellness All Around Night" from 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 25. The event includes a basket auction, vendor show and door prizes.

Therapeutic participants/vendors include Newfane Family Chiropractic; doTERRA Essential Oils 101 with Jacquelyn Nocera; Dena Gutowski (reiki master); Michelle Denz, Souls R Touched (physic medium/reiki shaman practitioner); Evonne Ostrozinski, LMT; Judy Ornella (DIY make-and-take); Suzanne Burczyk (cooking and cleanup); The Great Foodini Food Truck; Alana's KARMIC Connections; Lisa's Be Our Guest Travel Company; Harmony's Perfectly Posh; Linda's Tupperware; Karen's Mary Kay; and Brittney's Paparazzi's Jewelry.

Organizer Mary Martinez said, "Our 'Wellness All Around Night' is about reaching out to our community with a natural alternative wellness approach from chiropractic to spiritual to utilizing essential oils in cooking and cleaning. We will even have therapeutic personal ponies. The basket auction will benefit our local Ransomville Care and Share Food Pantry and fire department. Bring a food donation to receive an extra door prize ticket. Admission is free." 

The Ransomville firehall was formed in 1924 with 24 charter members. It has grown to 76 active members - including families with five generations of service (ranging in age from 18 to 80).

Currently, there are 325 families registered with the Ransomville Care and Share Food Pantry. Last month, the organization served 151 families and 398 individuals, providing 3,582 meals. It also distributed 226 Christmas baskets and toys for children.