A 65-inch television and a three-day trip to Berlin for two people top the prize list at the charity raffle organized by the Rotary Club Brilon-Marsberg, Brilon totallokal reported.
The Gartencenter Meckelburg in Brilon will host its annual Christmas market on November 21 and 22. Visitors can browse decorations and gift ideas while buying raffle tickets priced at five euros each.
Additional prizes include a Borussia Dortmund jersey with two tickets, free admission passes for the Willinger Skywalk, and events at the Winterberger Eis-Arena. Sponsors also provided Ritzenhoff glassware sets and Tonie boxes.
“With every loss, visitors help give children and youth new experiences. At ‘Gemeinschaft bewegt’, they can discover their strengths, build self-confidence, and experience community,” said Till Pape, current president of the Rotary club.
Charity Project Support Across Three Schools
Proceeds from the raffle support the “Gemeinschaft bewegt” project across three special schools in the Hochsauerlandkreis district. The Rotary club and the Brilon initiative for people with disabilities launched the program in the summer of 2025.
Local clubs and sponsors back the initiative, which funds extracurricular sports and movement activities for students at the Roman-Herzog-Schule, Georg-Friedrich-Daumer-Schule, and Franziskusschule. Offerings include dancing, yoga, archery, judo, and animal-assisted activities.
The Förderverein of the Lummerland kindergarten will run a separate stand offering freshly baked waffles, mulled wine, and other beverages. Nina Hohmann, chairwoman of the kindergarten support association, said that those proceeds will fund the library and new play equipment.
Roastman’s Food Truck will sell sandwiches and fries, and a carousel will operate for children during the weekend event.
Brilon Christmas Market Opens November 21
“Our Christmas market brings people together and gets everyone in the mood for the Christmas season. I am especially pleased that we can do something together here in Brilon for children and young people,” said Ruven Meckelburg, a Gartencenter Meckelburg owner and Rotary club member.
The market opens on Saturday, November 21, running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local time. Sunday operations begin at 11 a.m., with sales officially starting at noon, and conclude at 5 p.m. Local time.
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