Monthly Archives: September 2013

Michael Castoro, a senior at Topsail High School, accepts a $1,000 check on behalf of the drama and music departments, from the Hampstead Women’s Club. Pictured left to right are Castoro, Second Vice President Joyce Green, President Patricia Truscello and Treasurer Betsy Thomas.

Michael Castoro, 17, wanted to improve the sound equipment at Topsail High School’s drama and music department. The Hampstead Women’s Club was ready with a $1,000 donation to assist Castoro.

“Last year the drama department performed ‘Grease’,” said Castoro. “The sound equipment kept cutting out and you couldn’t hear the students.”

Castoro, a senior at Topsail High School, is not involved in the dramas, but he said he will never forget how upset the student-actors were over the sound quality.

“I felt so bad for them,” he said. “They had worked so hard on the show –and all three performances were sold out – but the sound was so bad.”

“We received his letter about the need for sound equipment,” said Patricia Truscello, president of the Hampstead Women’s Club. “We are thrilled to make this donation to the music and drama department.”

Truscello said the donation will go toward the purchase of microphones, wireless headsets, cables and stands to be used in events which showcase talent at Topsail High School.

“Our mission is to give back to the community and our schools. It’s what we are all about,” said Truscello.

“I am extremely grateful for this donation,” said Castoro. “This donation from the Hampstead Women’s Club is much more than I ever expected.”

He said the Club’s unified purpose of giving back to the community is inspiring.

The Hampstead Women’s Club is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. It owns the Hampstead Women’s Club Community Building, which is available for rental. Its primary funding source is the Hampstead Thrift Shop, located at 14435 US Hwy 17. Store hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. -4 p.m., closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

For more information about the club or the thrift store call 910-270-9510. For rental of the community building call 910-270-9549.

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Members ham it up for the camera

Volunteers gather at the Hampstead Thrift Store throughout the year to raise money to give back to the community.

But a few times of the year we just kick back and take it easy.

On May 8, the Hampstead Women’s Club hosted their spring luncheon at the Surf City Welcome Center. The luncheon was catered by Middle of the Island Caterers. After the buffet lunch we enjoyed cake and a couple of games of bingo. The luncheon gave the members a chance to relax and visit.

The Hampstead Women’s Club welcomes new members, both male and female. Join us. Our dues are only $15 per year. The dues are placed in an activity fund. Member events such as the spring luncheon are paid for through the member dues.

Join us today!

The Hampstead Women’s Club is accepting applications from vendors for the Fall Craft Fair, set for November 23rd from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Crafters, bakers, artists, and non-profit organizations are welcomed.

Vendor booth space is $10 for a 5-foot round table, $15 for an 8-foot rectangular table or $20 for a 14-foot table. Chairs are provided free of charge. Exterior spots for food trucks or outdoor vendors are also available, but outdoor vendors must supply their own tables.

The craft fair will be hosted by the Hampstead Women’s Club at the Hampstead Women’s Club Community Building, 14435 U.S. Hwy 17.

Register now. The women’s club has operated several craft shows, which are sell-outs for vendors. Historically women’s club craft shows are extremely well attended. Admission to shoppers is free.

For more information call the community building office at 910-270-9549 or e-mail hampcommbld@gmail.com.