The summer camps in Randolph hosted by GEMS for middle school students have ended. GEMS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the participants through engaging and transformative experiences. GEMS is programed to build confidence, foster creativity, and develop leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment. There is an Open House Art Exhibit hosted by Third Branch Pottery on 15 N Main through the month of September. This annual display of arts, crafts, and photography displays their achievements and some of the activities. We will be hosting our FIRST Silent Auction on September 26, from 6 – 7 p.m at the exhibition. You are invited to come. We are overwhelmed by our community partners and support. We have 19 donations ranging from items valued at $15 to $350! Please, please join us and plan on bidding for these wonderful items. The proceeds of our FIRST Silent Auction will go directly toward scholarships (no student is turned away), supplies and program enrichment. Thank you for making the fundraiser possible: Wee Bird Café – gift certificate; Chef's Market - gift certificate; ART,etc – a watercolor landscape; Gear House - gift certificate; Red Door Jewelry – genuine amethyst stone; Federated Auto – socket set; Third Branch Pottery – pottery; Windy Lane House – gift certificate; Arc & Curve - gift certificate; Kinney Drug Store – coffee pot; Valley Bowl - gift certificate; Royal Towne Gifts – a pair of turtle decorated slippers; NAPA / Sanel Auto parts – screwdriver set; Village Pizza – gift certificate; Speaking Volumes - gift certificate; Olmstead Family Farm – Maple Syrup; Wood Frog Flowers – ; Bergamot and Amor – Strafford Sling leather purse; Aussie Paussie Gear – accessory for dogs. We are grateful for all the support. If you would like to be a donor and help a student attend camp next summer, please reach out to GEMS. We are 501c3 and tax deductible. www.gemsvermont.org gems.vermont@gmail.com