03/08/2007: "Dinner And Auction To Benefit PTA"

LUCK OF THE IRISH SPREADS THROUGH FRIDAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY - Dinner And Auction To Benefit FHES PTA And Playground Upgrade

Lads and lassies, their families and friends will be wearing green and giving the green on Friday, March 16. The Friday Harbor Elementary School PTA is holding a St. Patrick's Day Auction and Dinner inside the elementary school cafeteria and gym from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year, the auction raises money for special events and activities at the school. The PTA board members are also hoping that this year enough will be raised to pursue improved playground equipment for the school."The play structure is twenty years old," said Co-President Kim Ott. "Like most things after twenty years it needs a good upgrade."

The evening's dinner includes a catered meal by Laurie and Tim of The Market Chef (Shepherd's Pie, soda biscuits, macaroni and cheese, and salad). For dessert, the school's 5th grade Bake Sale will feature gourmet cakes and home baked goodies. A limited number of dinner tickets are available and must be purchased in advance at the school for $10 per adult and $5 per child.

Guests do not need to purchase dinner tickets to attend the silent and live auctions, which will feature dozens of items donated by local businesses, including two roundtrip tickets on Kenmore Air, restaurant and hotel gift certificates, food and gift baskets, and stays in Mexico and at a Mt. Baker Ski Cabin.

While adults make their bids, children will be entertained and busy throughout the evening with craft activities, storytelling, and the return of Magic Biggers!
For more information on the PTA Dinner and Auction, contact
Kim Ott at 378-8735.