Mardi Gras party turns into Fiesta




The Port Aransas Education Foundation, which normally holds the annual fundraiser “Mardi Gras in October,” is doing something a little different this year.

Tables went on sale Friday, Aug. 31, for “Fiesta in October,” to be held Friday, Oct. 5, at the Port Aransas Civic Center, 700 W. Ave. A. Table reservations are $750 per table and include premium seating for eight, dinner and a one-of-a-kind table sponsor gift.

Individual tickets may be purchased at Casa Bella Salon starting Monday, Sept. 10. Tickets are $50 each.

This year’s event will feature live music, a full bar, live auction, Chinese prize drawing and a drawing for a $500 cash prize.

To reserve a table or purchase individual tickets, contact Wendy Moore at 749- 7450 or send a check to PAEF P.O. Box 95 Port Aransas, TX 78373. Early purchase of tickets is encouraged because the event is usually a sell-out.

The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m.

Port Aransas High School cheerleaders will offer babysitting services from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Port Aransas High School. The cost for babysitting services will be $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. All funds raised from babysitting will go toward the cheerleading program. Cheerleaders will serve pizza and drinks and have many activities planned for the kids. Parents may drop off their children at the PAHS gym.

“Fiesta in October” is the main fundraising event for the PAEF.

Last year, more than $100,000 was raised, all of which was donated in the form of grants to fund school programs, textbooks, iPads for the schools and more.

Those wishing to donate items for the auction or make a cash donation should contact Moore at 749-7450 or Michelle Sowers at (361) 332-9304. They will make arrangements to receive the item or donation. Donations may also be mailed directly to PAEF.

The Port Aransas Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so unrestricted gifts, donations and endowments are tax-deductible. For more information about PAEF, visit the Web site at www.paisdfoundation.org.



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