• Invercargill Rotary Club selects The Grace Street Project for major funding.
  • Annual book sale aims to transform South Invercargill into a youth hub.

Invercargill’s vibrant community spirit shines once again as the Rotary Club of Invercargill has chosen The Grace Street Project to be the major beneficiary of its prestigious 2024 Book Sale. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South Invercargill into a bustling hub for youth and community engagement.

The Grace Street Project, spearheaded by the Invercargill Community Connections Charitable Trust (IC2), aims to create an all-weather venue that will house a Youth Technology Hub and a dedicated Youth Lounge. This initiative promises to enhance opportunities for learning, recreation, and connection across all age groups in the region.

Janette Malcolm, Chair of the IC2, expressed her gratitude towards the Rotary Club for their significant financial support and endorsement. “The support from the Rotary is not just financial; it’s a vote of confidence in our vision for a more connected community,” Malcolm said. With nearly 70% of the required funds already raised, the project hopes to break ground in October 2024.

Richard Russell, the Book Sale Committee chairperson, emphasised that the Grace Street Project perfectly aligns with Rotary’s objectives of supporting youth and education. “This project is a reflection of our commitment to the community and particularly to the younger generations,” Russell noted.

The book sale, which has raised over $1 million for local initiatives over its 43-year history, will be hosted at the Scottish Hall this year, moving from its long-time location at the Civic Theatre. The event is scheduled to run from May 30 to June 1, with operating hours extending from 8 am to 7 pm on Thursday and Friday, and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday.

Community members are encouraged to contribute by donating books, puzzles, games, CDs, and DVDs at selected service stations throughout Invercargill, Riverton, and Wallacetown from May 6 to May 24. A complete list of drop-off locations can be found on the Rotary Club of Invercargill’s Facebook page.

Book donations for the 2024 Book Sale can be dropped off at these Service Stations from 6th May through til Friday May 24th 2024:

  • Lorneville Motors Challenge. Cnr SH 6 & SH 99, Invercargill
  • Wallace Town Motors. 49 Dalry St, Wallacetown, Invercargill
  • Waikiwi Motors. 376 North Road, Invercargill
  • BP North Road. 52 North Road, Invercargill
  • Caltex Avenal. 314 Dee St, Invercargill
  • Z Gladstone. Cnr Dee & Lewis Streets, Invercargill
  • Caltex Savoy 2000. 198 Tay St, Invercargill
  • Newfield Auto. 661 Tweed St, Invercargill
  • Southern Service Station Ltd. 298 Elles Rd, Invercargill
  • Northern Auto Services (Mobil). Cnr Sydney & St Andrews Streets,
  • Riverton Automotive Centre Ltd. 105 Palmerston St, Riverton

This book sale not only promises to be a significant event for book lovers and bargain hunters but also a pivotal moment for the future of South Invercargill’s community development.

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