The Clarkston area Optimist Club will sponsor an evening of elegant dining and dancing to the Dan Rafferty Band during its annual fundraiser Sat., March 24.
‘Optimist Gala Royale ?007? guests will have the opportunity to take part in silent and live auctions to win vacation packages, restaurant packages, sports memorabilia, gift packages and more as they support the club.
Tickets for the event, which takes place at the Deer Lake Banquet Center in Clarkston, are $100 each, with proceeds going to support Optimist youth groups from elementary to high school level.
The Optimist motto is ‘Bringing Out The Best In Kids,? and over the last 21 years club has helped build leadership skills and a sense of community spirit in children, and makes donations to causes such as the Independence Township Spray Park and Soccer Fields.
The group also sponsors high school and music scholarships
Tickets are available by calling Mike Page at 248-330-2632.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 7:30 p.m.
Donations for the auction are still needed to help the club continue its projects, and members of the community are invited to make a donation and receive recognition in the evening program.
For meeting and membership information, call Roger Diederich at 248-625-5915.