Rotary Club fundraiser scheduled

Photo by: Mark Stahl

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MARK STAHL | The Vindicator Anticipating the excitement that will be generated as raffle tickets are drawn for outstanding prizes at the Rotary Club of Youngstown’s fundraiser on April 30, are, from left, Eric Gaspary, committee member; Paul Garchar who won the Early Bird Drawing on March 17; Debbie Esbenshade, event chairperson; and Bill Petro, committee member .

YOUNGSTOWN

The Rotary Club of Youngstown will sponsor its 11th annual Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction Fundraiser on April 30 at the Embassy, 5030 Youngstown-Poland Road.

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a social gathering, that will include an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. The evening will feature a silent auction, a Chinese auction, and chances to win a variety of prizes. There will also be a dessert table, and music will be provided by Al Gallo and The Sound Shop.

A buffet dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 8:30. Afterward the reverse raffle will take place. Tickets for the reverse raffle are $100 and only 200 will be sold. The grand prize will be $3,000.

Tickets for the dinner only are $50. The holder will be entitled to all the events of the evening, except a chance to win the grand prize.

Proceeds from the event will benefit charitable projects supported by the Rotary Club. Among the beneficiaries from previous events are Easter Seals, the Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Potential Development and Harding Elementary playground.

For additional information, or to order tickets, contact Debbie Esbenshade at (330) 727-6315.