Support literacy and library programs while enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon nostalgic fundraiser.
📅 April 12, 2026 | E.L. Puryear Community Center, Groveland
About the Event
What is A Spoonful of Sugar?
A family-friendly fundraiser rooted in tradition and community while supporting our library. Baked goods and raffle items are donated by individuals and local businesses on Saturday. Everyone comes to eat, play and enjoy on Sunday!
Games, raffle, cake walk and bake sale for all ages.
Free games for children with sweet prizes
Relax and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Whether you come to play the raffle and Cake Walk or simply sit back, enjoy desserts and watch the children play, contributing to A Spoonful of Sugar is your choice to enjoy make a meaningful difference in our community.
Community Fundraiser: FREE admission
📍 Location: E.L. Puryear Community Center- 243 S. Lake Ave. Groveland, FL 34736
🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 12
🕔 12:30 PM - 4:00PM
RAFFLE CALL: 3:00pm EST
Donation drop off (registration requested):
Saturday, April 11th 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Raffle Items & non-perishable baked goods
Sunday, April 12th 8:30AM - 1:30PM
Freshly Baked Goods (not refrigerated)
Event Details
DONATION ITEMS: HOW-TO
We welcome both home bakers and business bakers to help make A Spoonful of Sugar successful and fun!
Here’s what we need:
Cakes, baked goods, raffle items
Baked Goods: clearly labeled items. Per Florida Cottage Law, all consumables must be labelled with your name, address, phone and all ingredients.
Raffle Donations: We are seeking donations for our raffle! Small prizes, gift baskets, quality handicrafts, antique curiosities, gift cards/certificates are welcome (No books unless first edition please) our next sale is in June.
Pledge first: To help us plan space and avoid last-minute rushes, please pledge by March 28 using our Donate/Pledge buttons here.
Drop-off
Saturday, April 11 - Raffle Items & Baked goods with a shelf life. 8:30AM-4:00PM (Puryear Community Center)
Sunday morning, April 12 Freshly baked perisha 8:30AM-1:30PM (Puryear Community Center) *we do not have refrigeration
Check-in details will be provided as you pledge
Thank you for sharing your talent and generosity with the community and supporting the library. We look forward to seeing you.
DONATE YOUR TIME
Saturday – Set-Up sample
Decorate event room
Volunteer & donation check-in table
Set up displays
Arrange raffle items
Prep bake sale and dessert areas
Assemble signage and volunteer materials
General set-up help
Sunday – Event Day Sample
Place and refresh signage (inside & outside)
Volunteer & donation check-in table
Dessert and beverage service
Ticket sales (raffle, games, cake walk)
Raffle checkout support
Restock tables and supplies
Floater support (step in where needed)
Breakdown and pack
Help clean up
A Spoonful of Sugar is growing beyond expectations
Your effort to make time to help is invaluable - and the final key to a successful fundraiser. Please register your shift below.
Bring a FRIEND
Your support makes
a Difference
While enjoying A Spoonful of Sugar, you’re directly contributing to the Friends of the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library. Programs are not publicly funded. Your support ensures future literacy programs for children, teens and adults
Bring exciting new resources and events to the community
Keep our library thriving as a hub for learning and connection
Donations drive our mission (and volunteers) forward.
