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NIght raises money for braillewriter
A night of music and entertainment at the Everglades Country Club has raised $4200 towards the $11,000 cost of a "braillewriter" for local blind students.
The night was organised by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy on Friday, November 23.
The event featured the Central Coast Leagues Club Barbershop Choir and a local blind musician Krystal Keller.
Both the choir and Krystal donated their talents to the cause.
The choir sang a range of songs all arranged in the barbershop four-part harmony.
The songs ranged from the golden era of the barbershop choir, songs popular in the 20s such as those of Al Jolson, to some modern popular songs.
They included arrangements of some Australian popular songs such as "I still call Australia Home".
The barbershop singers performed both as a choir of 40 members and in smaller groups of four.
Krystal performed a range of modern country and rock songs.
The highlight of the night was the encore. Krystal and the full choir preformed together: "The Rose".
A raffle was drawn and the winner received a gold and diamond ring that was created and donated by talented local jeweler, Keith Ramsden.
The club thanked Kay Williams and John Greenway, Don Tee, the Central Coast teachers, the choir, Krystal, Everglades Club, the Rotary Club of Umina, and local media outlets, including Peninsula News for their support.
The club is still accepting donations which should be sent to the Secretary, Woy Woy Rotary, PO Box 175, Woy Woy NSW 2256
Pictured: Central Coast Leagues Club Barbershop Choir perform with Krystal Keller
Ross Pearse, December 2