Jenn Heidbrink writes: "If you have visited the Bellows Falls Opera House recently, you may have noticed how slow the current popcorn machine is and how different the popcorn tastes. When we are busy, the machine runs almost nonstop—Tim was there until 3:00 AM one morning recently!
Popcorn machines cost around $9,000. I will be pursuing grants and local donations to acquire a new machine.
A movie theater cannot survive without popcorn, and we are not just a theater; we are a cornerstone of the community. We strive to give back whenever possible by donating popcorn and free tickets to various organizations. The Bellows Falls Opera House is a vital, living part of our community. Your donation toward a larger capacity machine will help keep it that way."
If you wish to pay by check, make check out to Rockingham Entertainment Development, and send to PO Box 653, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, noting "Popcorn Machine" in the memo line.
Rockingham Entertainment Development is a nonprofit 501c3 and is serving as fiscal agent for Jenn's project. 100% of the donations (less credit card fees) received through this portal will be placed in a "popcorn machine fund" and turned over to the Town of Rockingham when a new popcorn machine is ordered. Your donation is 100% tax deductible (EIN 85-2549184).