Organizations seek books and vendors for holiday event

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The NAACP Marion County 5114 Education Committee is seeking new books to give away at its upcoming Holiday Bazaar and the Marion County Progressive Democratic Caucus of Silver Springs Shores is seeking vendors for the same event.

The bazaar will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center at 590 Silver Road. It is free to attend.

“Reading promotes literacy and writing.  The achievement gap has not increased in over 30 years with Black students across the nation’s public schools performing on average 30% lower than white students (NAEP, 2025). Every child deserves to achieve at high levels,” said Tania Nicole Sutherland, education committee chair, in an email message.

To donate books, contact Sutherland at [email protected] or text (917) 838-6808.

Prospective vendors can email [email protected]