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May Annual Meeting for Fan Association

of North America: Fans and Flora

SEATTLE, WA – Are you a fan fancier? If so, garden—where a FANA member’s exquisite
you should check out this year’s Fan Association personal fan collection will be on view, coupled
of North America (FANA) annual meeting that with a garden party and an afternoon tea. Yes,
convenes in Seattle, WA, on May 25-29, 2022. an afternoon tea with all the trimmings!
FANA members will gather to view and learn Dressing up in fun garden-party attire, includ-
about all types of fans – floral, historic, novelty, ing hats, gloves, and fan accessories, is encour- encouraged to bring their favorite fan for the
stylish and more. Become a FANA member aged, but not required. Of course, there will also theme of spring flowers.
and participate in this 3-day, jam-packed be a visit to Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market The FANA annual meeting is one of the
fan-focused gathering. and free time to explore other venues. best places for new fan enthusiasts to get their
Meeting organizer and Seattle-area resident A favorite FANA meeting tradition is the feet wet because of all the opportunities to
Shelly Lane says, “our educational agenda will members’ fan sale that offers extraordinary meet other members, see interesting fans, and
delight fan enthusiasts with numerous fan- antique fans along with other fans – advertising, have fun. FANA welcomes new members
viewing opportunities.” FANA members will trick, 19th century, novelty, fashion, ethnic, who can join by visiting FANA’s website,
take part in several guided field trips including a doll, etc., in all price ranges. A fun charity fan fanassociation.org. In addition to the annual
visit to Seattle’s Museum of History and auction to benefit FANA’s grant program is meeting, member benefits include the FANA
Industry and the University of Washington another opportunity to add to one’s collection. newsletter, FANA Journal, extensive online
Henry Art Gallery. These museum visits are “FANA members are always delighted to find member content, and more. Also, check out the
especially exciting because their fans are rarely that ‘special fan’ (or two or three) that they have fan discussions on Facebook at “Hand Fan
on public display due to their fragility. always wanted,” said FANA’s Vice President, Collectors.” For further information contact
A highlight for this year’s meeting will be a Sarah Sandford-Miller. The meeting will culmi- Katherine Lukas at kmlukas@comcast.net or
visit to a private residence—with a beautiful nate with a gala banquet where members are call 603-580-5703.

Northern New England Book Fair Returns June 3 and 4

The Northern New England event is the Rick and Ron Shaw (the Shaw Brothers) for
only Bookfair held in the state and has become their new museum space. They will be selling
a landmark event in its 46th year. Forty-plus books and CDs and offering an educational
booksellers from all over New England will program during the show.
present their offerings and be available to help Collections of books will include, fantasy
in selecting the best possible books for you to and science fiction, classic fiction, modern
take home. With over 40,000 books and novels, historical books and ephemera from
ephemera items to choose from the variety of the 1600s to the 21st century, original docu-
subjects and authors is fantastic. ments on temperance, abolitionist, women’s
The Northern NE Bookfair is pleased to rights, gay rights, cookbooks, and in addition
CONCORD, NH – Northern New announce that the Abbott-Downing Historical you will discover books on nautical history,
England’s Premier Book Fair, in its 46th ren- Society of Concord will be exhibiting and witchcraft, rock’n’roll, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s
dition, held at the Everett Arena in Concord, holding a fundraiser in honor of songwriters cultural material, military history, civil war,
NH on June 3 & 4, 2022 is not just coming leather-bound sets, and printing history are
to life, it will bring to life your biggest desires just a few of the many subjects to be found.
and fantasies by your favorite author’s illustra- Within the Bookfair, dealers from New
tors and subjects. England will have historical books and artifacts.
The Fair has persevered the past two years STORMVILLE Back again this year will be an enlarged
and the dealers are coming back with the best AIRPORT selection of postcard dealers, with over 100,000
collections of books you will find anywhere. postcards on hundreds of subjects.
In addition, there will be more dealers than Celebrating The Northern New England Bookfair,
ever before. For the first time, there will be a Concord, NH, takes place on Friday and
Friday evening opening and more time to 52 Years! Saturday, June 3rd and 4th, 2022, opening at
search for your special wants and needs again 4 p.m. on Friday. Contact Richard Mori at
on Saturday. 603-801-7176 for more information.
ANTIQUE SHOW

& FLEA MARKET
Short
& Sweet OVER 500 EXHIBITORS
9:00 AM
SHARP!
2022 DATES
Thursday, March 24th As seen on HGTV “Flea Market Flip”
Shop Opens at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14th April 23 & 24 September 3 & 4
Equal Opportunity Thursday, May 26th
Dealers & buyers Thursday, June 23rd May 28 & 29 October 8 & 9
Field opens at 9 am Thursday, July 21st July 9 November 5
No set-up before Thursday, August 25th
Free admission Thursday, September 15th 8AM TO 4PM • RAIN OR SHINE
$45 set-up fee, antiques only Thursday, October 20th
Thursday, November 17th Free Admission & Parking • No Pets
Questions? Exhibitor Space Available
Call Ian 860-208-7809 or Kris 508-341-6870 845-221-6561

FACE MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES APPLY 428 Rt. 216, Stormville, NY
Flying Pig Antiques, 867 Rt 12, Westmoreland, NH 03467 www.stormvilleairportfleamarket.com

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