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Beer tasting, ­dinner party set to support YMCA

HARRIS — The Northern Lights YMCA, along with the Island Resort Casino and Stewart Manufacturing, will be hosting a fundraising party on March 3 at the Island Resort Casino. The party, named “Winter’s Done, Burn the Snowman,” will feature Michigan-made beers from local and downstate breweries, along with wines provided by Bink’s Wine and Beverages. The event will start at 5:30 p.m.

Hadele Peacock, membership and marketing director for the YMCA, says the event is casual but fun. “The atmosphere is always festive at our parties, which is a great way to spend an evening and support a good cause.” The event helps support the YMCA’s mission and Annual Campaign, which is underway now. The YMCA typically holds the event in late winter each year. “This is our 29th year we’ve held this particular event,” said Peacock. “It’s been held all over Delta County at various times, but seems to have found a home over the last several years here at the casino.”

The event will feature tasting of several beers and wines and a full dinner for the ticket price of $40. Several raffles and a silent auction items will round out the evening. “Our committee has really put together a great event and we’re all looking forward to bringing our friends family members out for an evening of fun.”

The YMCA party typically raises approximately $12,000 for mission support of the YMCA. This goes toward both direct financial assistance to individuals to enable their participation at the YMCA and toward support of programs that need subsidy. “Due to offering a YMCA facility and programs in a very small market community, we need to supplement our programs with support from donors and special events” said Peacock.

For more information on the YMCA Winter’s Done fundraising event, contact the YMCA at 789-0005 or on-line at www.nlymca.com.

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