Sponsored by NAPA Provincial Auto Parts, the Summerside Rotary Club’s annual Mardi Gras curling funspiel is almost here. This important fundraising event will be held on March 2-4 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex, with proceeds going to Rotary’s ‘Strive’ scholarship program. Each year Summerside Rotary provides five $1000 scholarships to local high school graduates. The Mardi Gras has become the key fundraiser for these scholarships.
Details:
$160 per team, 6 end games, 3 games guaranteed. No curling experience necessary.
5 participants will have a chance to draw to the button for $50,000, sponsored by Hickey and Hyndman Insurance
Saturday is “Dress up Day, with prizes for the most uniquely-dressed team.
On Friday night they will have a delicious assortment of snacks including wings, mussels, nachos, and more, sponsored by Spring Valley Building Centre and the Dental Centre. As well, on Saturday evening participants will be treated to a hip-of-beef dinner, co-sponsored by Key Murray Law and Moase Funeral home.
Lounge entertainment Friday and Saturday night.
Rotary Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 8-11 am: $7 per person
This year we are pleased to announce that West Jet has provided two free tickets for wherever they fly in the world! Some destinations include Maui, Dublin, Glasgow, and of course many cities in North America. These tickets will be our featured item in the silent auction.
Last year there were 40 entries and organizers expect those spots to fill up quickly this year as well. The fun-filled weekend of curling and fellowship also coincides with the annual pancake breakfast, as well. So please, sign your teams up quickly and don’t miss out!