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Birthday celebration event for Opera House advocate raises $48,000 for renovation work

Fund drive just shy of $50,000 goal; event raises record amount from current and former residents of community

Long-time Ellendale Opera House leader and advocate Jeanette Robb-Ruenz had much more to celebrate than her 80th birthday at the Opera House Lobby & Gallery Saturday, July 20.

That’s because her birthday event generated $48,000 in donations for renovation of the historic landmark on Main Street.

A total of $24,000 in contributions was made to the“Building Our Future and Preserving Our Past” campaign from more than 70 individuals, businesses and organizations.That amount will be matched dollar-for-dollar by anonymous supporters.

The resulting $48,000 was just shy of the $50,000 campaign event goal, but was a major advance for the capital campaign to raise $560,000 for the Phase I renovations of the 110-year-old building.

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Birthday celebration matching campaign update

O.P.E.R.A., Inc. has received nearly $1,500 in donations to the matching campaign to celebrate long-time Opera House advocate Jeanette Robb-Ruenz on her 80th birthday.

Anonymous supporters have pledged to match campaign contributions up to $25,000. All funds would go toward renovation of the Opera House storefronts.

In order to qualify for the dollar-for-dollar match, contributions need to be made between now and July 20.

You can make a donation by check or online.

To make a cash contribution, simple mail your check to O.P.E.R.A., Inc., P.O. Box 334, Ellendale ND 58436.

Or, go to www.ellendaleoperahouse.com and click on the “DONATE” link to make a contribution online.

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O.P.E.R.A., Inc. is an equal opportunity provider.