Fallbrook Woman’s Club to restore carriage

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club (FWC) is raising funds for a renovation project. The "surrey with the fringe on top" – actually, a side-loading carriage, circa 1876 – sitting in front of the FWC clubhouse at 238 W Mission Road is in need of restoration.

The pioneer Heald family donated the carriage to the club shortly after the FWC purchased the clubhouse in 1951. It has been seen by many motorists as they drive by and has been visited by schoolchildren for these many years.

Now, parts need to be replaced and a new coat of paint for environmental protection is required. The bid for performing this work is $2,000. FWC members are trying to raise the funds to get this work done through a monthly raffle with donations from those women whose birthday is that month.

Anyone in the community may also donate by sending their contributions to Fallbrook Woman’s Club, PO Box 208, Fallbrook, CA 92088, prior to March 31, marking the envelope "Carriage Donation."

The club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at the clubhouse at 11 a.m.