St. Richard’s Mardi Gras Fundraiser Is This WeekendFebruary 22, 2017 • Larry J. Leech II  • EVENTS • REACHING OUT

If you snooze, you’ll miss out on St. Richard’s Mardi Gras fundraiser Saturday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Live ‘60s and ’70s music by Clayton Band, New Orleans cuisine, and a costume contest will highlight the evening. Tickets are $25 per person, or a table for eight is $200. Those who purchase a table are eligible to enter the table decoration contest

Hurricanes, beer, and wine will be available.

All profit will go the Family Promise Outreach. Founded in 1986 and active in 41 states, Family Promise Outreach helps homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence; provides food, shelter and support services for homeless families; and provides advice and advocacy for at-risk families to help them avoid becoming homeless. The outreach has 160,000 volunteers and has served more than 650,000 people.

Last year, St. Richard’s raised $3,800 for Family Promise Outreach.