Youngstown Rotary plans annual reverse raffle

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The Rotary Club of Youngstown is gearing up for its 13th annual reverse raffle and silent auction fundraiser April 27 at The Embassy in Youngstown. Admiring some of the gifts donated to the auction are, from left, Bill Petro, committee member; Linda Kostka, committee member; and Elayne M.S. Bozick and Debbie Esbenshade, raffle co-chairwomen.

YOUNGSTOWN

Rotary Club of Youngstown will sponsor its 13th annual reverse raffle, live auction and basket auction April 27 at The Embassy, 5030 Youngstown-Poland Road.

The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. with a social gathering featuring an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner at 7:30 will include a dessert table and will be followed by the live auction and the raffle at 8:15.

A 9-hole playing lesson for two with noted PGA golf professionals will be one of the items available for bidding during the live auction. “Fundraising for a Cause” is a new addition to the live auction that will help raise money for a local nonprofit.

Tickets for the reverse raffle are $100. Only 200 will be sold to ensure guests a better opportunity to win the grand prize of $3,000. Dinner-only tickets are available for $50.

There also will be a silent auction and a chance auction.

Music will be provided throughout the evening by Al Gallo and The Sound Shop.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the charitable projects sponsored by the club. Previous beneficiaries include Potential Development Center, The Rich Center for Autism, the children’s theater at the Youngstown Playhouse, ACT test preparation for Youngstown City Schools and others.

For additional information or to donate auction items or order tickets, contact Debbie Esbenshade at 330-727-6315 or Elayne M.S. Bozick at 330-536-6253.