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Halloween Party and Fundraiser 2007
By Bill Luebbers
A "freaking" good time was had by the Prairie Riders club members at the Halloween Party and Fundraiser, held October 27, 2007, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the CCKC Club House, Bristol, Wis.
The Bristol Gun Club, as it is called by the locals, was a new venue for the club's annual event. It was selected because it can hold more people than previous venues, and it is close the Prairie Riders' home base of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
A full dinner catered by Jimano's was served, along with snacks. All of the food and entertainment were included in $15 per person ticket price. Beer and wine coolers were available for a $1 donation per beverage.
Two raffle drawings were held as part of the club fundraiser, which served both the club and local charity the Shalom Center. Grand prize sponsors and prizes were:
- 1st Prize: A weekend getaway for two with breakfast on both days at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, Wis.
- 2nd Prize: A weekend getaway for two to Lake of the Torches Resort and Casino, Lac du Flambeau, Wis.
- 3rd Prize: $250 cash prize, donated by Smith Brothers Landscaping Inc., Gurnee, Ill.
- 4th Prize: $200 cash prize, donated by the Dry Bean Saloon & Eatery, Madison, Wis.
- 5th Prize: $150 cash prize, or $300 off an order, at Royal Fabricators, Gurnee, Ill.
Other prizes included gift certificates to local businesses, wine, liquor, apparel, food and decorative items.
In addition, guests could bid on silent auction items throughout the evening. Silent auction items and sponsors included:
- An autographed Gary Allen acoustic guitar and CD, donated by the Dry Bean Saloon & Eatery, Madison, Wis. Special thanks to club member Jody Hammond for helping to secure this great item for our silent auction!
- A complete traction control package, valued at up to $400, from Woody's.
- Six sets of Saber Traction carbides from Accord Racing.
The band Change Is Good provided the main entertainment and played a large selection of covers and originals, ranging from classic to current rock. In addition, cash prizes were awarded for the best costumes.
