The food and atmosphere will be of a Mexican flavor; the silent auction will include a variety of great items, services and gift baskets and the entertainment will be hilarious. That pretty much describes the Community Care Club’s upcoming fiesta fundraising event, Saturday, October 22nd, at 5:30 pm at the Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Barn, located just west of FM 416 on Southern Oaks Drive.
CCC raises funds for various projects and needs that serve residents who live on the south side of Richland Chambers Lake. That includes the St. Elmo and Winkler communities, as well as Fairfield and all areas between. “We help to fund our local fire department and provide scholarships for students in our area who are going on to college,” said CCC President Merle Hughes. “Other projects include gifts for nursing home residents, and for youngsters involved in Child Protective Services, and more.”
Dinner for the upcoming event is a “Mexican Pile-on,” a build-your-own dinner comprised of generous helps of yummy taco chips, taco meat and all the trimmings. Guests will be served from 5:30 pm until about 7 pm, when the entertainment begins. The evening will conclude at about 8 pm
The Silent Auction portion will include such enticing items as an all-day guided fishing excursion hosted by Jackie Kennedy of Mabank, a tour and wine-tasting party for six at Kiepersol Winery near Tyler, a gift certificate for dining at Harbor Inn on the west side of RC Lake near Corsicana, and a wide variety of themed baskets, such as “Playtime at Grandma’s” and “Let’s Go Fishing,” plus gift certificates ranging from massages, hair services, tools, fishing items and much, much more.
The fiesta fundraiser organizers welcome all who enjoy Mexican food, bidding on creative silent auction items and laughing at live entertainment to participate. Admission to the event is only $10 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and younger. Please call Mary at 903-389-7586 to order advance tickets or you may purchase yours at the door. You may call this number for other questions as well.
The SOVFD Fire Barn is located about 12 miles east of Streeman on FM 416 or about 4 miles west of 488.
