RCCB President Sarah Van Vooren receives pitcher from Sarah Heyer with $457 raised from Confluence Books' Buck-a-Book September sales at the Carbondale Farmers Market.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- September's "Buck-a-Book" sales at the Carbondale Farmers Market supported the distribution of dictionaries for local third-graders.
The Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast provides a Student’s Dictionary to every third-grade student in our local schools. It's part of a nationwide effort through .
Current RCCB president Sarah Van Vooren said, “The joy and excitement from students when they receive their very own dictionary is a highlight of our service activities.�
Confluence Books donated $475 to the effort.
The business has a table at the Farmers Market most Saturdays, selling a variety of books for a dollar each.
Each month the proceeds go to a local charity.
Confluence Books is located at 705 West Main Street in Carbondale.
For more information on Confluence Books, go to .
For more information on the Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast, go to .
