Fundraiser listings for March 1, 2010
Food
Hungarian Easter sausage (kolbasa) sale, Maygar United Church of Christ, 6119 West River Road South, Elyria. $4 per pound minimum 2 pound order. Orders can be placed through March 20. Sale and pick up will be March 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To place an order or for more information, call (440) 322-8059, (440) 322-5562 or (440) 323-1221.
EHS pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. EHS Cafeteria. Presale $5 for adults. $3 for children under 12. At the door, $7 for adults. $5 children under 12. Proceeds benefit EHS Band trip to District Band Contest and future music competitive trips. Contact EHS Band Director John Shepka at (440) 284-8338 or visit shepkajohn@elyriaschools.com for more info.
Elyria Schools Special Olympics “Dining to Donate” 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Applebee’s Restaurant, Elyria. Contact Amy Higgins, higginsamy@elyriaschools.org, to receive a special coupon that, when presented at the time of ordering a dine-in or carside to-go order on Tuesday, will ensure that 15 percent of diners’ total bill goes to the Elyria School Special Olympics cause. For more information, contact (440) 284-8183.
Pierogi lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Weigand Room, 320 Middle Ave., Elyria. $6 per person. Lunch includes 5 Sophie’s Choice pierogi, sour cream/onion, applesauce, tossed salad and beverage. To order takeout, call (440) 323-5539 Friday morning.
Fish fry, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 421, 22001 Brookpark Road, Fairview Park. Cost is $5.95 for cod dinner, $9.95 for perch dinner and $11 for haddock dinner. For more information, call (440) 734-1020.
Fish fry, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 9871, 6805 Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville. $8 for dinner. $3.50 for fish sandwich. Dinner consists of Lake Erie perch, cole slaw and french fries. Open to the public. For more information, call Howard at (440) 686-0953.
Lenten fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Jude Church Holy Name Society, 590 Poplar St., Elyria. Full perch dinner: four perch fillets, cabbage and noodles, fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, $10. Baked tilapia dinner: two fillets, parsley potatoes, glazed carrots, bread and butter, $8. Sandwich platter: two perch fillets, half-size cabbage and noodles, fries, cole slaw, $6. Senior platter: two perch fillets, half-size cabbage and noodles, fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, $6. Kids meals are available for $4: choice of one perch fillet or two slices of cheese pizza or macaroni and cheese, with fries, applesauce/cole slaw. Sides dishes — three potato pancakes, large fries or full order of cabbage and noodles — are available for $1.50 each with your dinner order.
Lenten fish fry, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 300 Third St., Elyria. Dinners $10. Sandwiches $5; macaroni and cheese or cheese pizza $4. For more information, call the church office 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday at (440) 322-2126.
Fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Grafton VFW 3341 Ladies Auxiliary. Fish fries, shrimp and chicken fingers are available. Open to public and carryouts welcome. Call (440) 926-3341 to place your order for takeout on Fridays after 4 p.m. For more information call (440) 926-3601.
St. Teresa fish fry, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Road, Sheffield. Cost is $10 for fresh Lake Erie perch or baked tilapia dinner, $8 for shrimp dinner. Dine in or carry out. For takeout, call ahead at (440) 934-0503.
Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday American Legion, Gulf Road and Ohio Street, Elyria. Cost is $8.50 per person. $8 for seniors. Half dinners available also. Dinner choices are Lake Erie perch or shrimp and each dinner comes with fries, coleslaw or applesauce, bread/butter and coffee. Macaroni and cheese available for $4. Desserts available for purchase. Dine In or carryout. For more information or to order ahead, call (440) 322-2598.
Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday VFW Post 3341, 781 Huron St. Grafton. Cost is $6 for adults. $5 for seniors and children ages 6 to 10. Children 5 and younger eat free. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 152. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and beverage.
Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Carlisle Visitor Center 12882 Diagonal Road. LaGrange. Cost is $6 for adults. $3.50 for children 2 to 10. Children younger than 2 eat free. All-you-can-eat pancakes will be served along with sausages, juice, coffee and tea. Sponsored by the Friends of the Metro Parks. While at the park, visit the Sugar Shack and watch them make maple syrup, which can also be purchased during your visit.
Easter nut and poppy seed roll sale, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria. $9 for roll. To order, call (440) 282-8255 or (440) 233-5357 in Lorain or (440) 324-3090 or (440) 324-2622 if in Elyria. Pickup dates are March 27, noon to 6 p.m., and March 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sugar Bush pancake breakfast noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Chatham VFW Post 6892 at 6299 Avon Lake Road, Chatham. $6.50 for adults. $3.50 for children. $6 for seniors over 60. Breakfast consists of all-you-can-eat pancakes, two sausage links and all you can drink coffee, tea and milk. Additional items for sale include 100 percent maple syrup, homemade candy, Amish cheeses and other homemade goods.
Swiss steak dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Shore UMC, 33119 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12. Free for children 5 and younger. Dinner includes homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, rolls/butter, drinks and dessert. Call the church office at (440) 933-5238 to make a reservation.
Pork dinner/dance, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner Saturday at Hungarian Reformed Church Social Hall, 1691 E. 31st St., Lorain. Donation of $18 per person. No BYOB. Dinner consists of hurka, kolbasz, szekely gulyas, parsley potatoes, salad and hajas teszta. Dinner followed by dancing to Roy & The Hungarians. Reservations taken until March 3 by calling the church office from 9 a.m. to noon at (440) 277-8177.
Lake Erie perch dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Grace Lutheran Church, 310 W. Lorain St., Oberlin, Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for children 10 and under. Children 3 and younger eat free. Dinners includes fish, french fries, cole slaw/apple sauce, bread with butter and coffee. Pies, cakes and soft drinks will be available for purchase as well. Call (440) 775-4409 for more information.
Lake perch fish fry, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the VOL Clubhouse 3780 Edgewater, Vermilion. Cost is $10 for a perch sandwich, $13 per dinner or two dinners for $25. Choice of dinner platter, perch, shrimp, chicken or combo. Platter includes coleslaw, french fries, roll, butter, coffee and dessert. BYOB. Pop and wash available for sale. Music and dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets at the door or call Bob (440) 967-7285 or Barb (440) 967-9504.
Steak fry, 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, St. John Lutheran Church, 1140 West River Road N., Elyria. Tickets $15 per person includes steak, baked potato, salad, roll, and beverage. $3 kids meal available. Deejay/dancing/entertainment/.
Chinese auction/raffle. Sponsored by Luminators for Life and Bob’s Angels with all proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Contact Marla (440) 309-0586 or Tiffaney (440) 714-1251 for tickets.
Steak fry, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jones Chapel, 343 17th St., Elyria. $14 per dinner. Call ahead, dine in or pick up. (440) 323-6613.
Dine and Donate, March 8. Ziggy’s Downtown Amherst. Mention Friendship Animal Protective League and 10 percent of your bill will be donated to the APL. Dine in or take out. For more information, call Ko, (440) 864-4304.
Corn beef and cabbage dinner 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 11, Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 523 E. Broad St., Elyria. Cost is $7 for adults. $4 children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 3 and younger eat free. Dinner includes corn beef, cabbage, vegetables, applesauce and dessert. Takeout orders available call (440) 323-2076. Delivery also available. Bake sale being held at the same time.
Wine tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. March 13, Elyria Woman’s Club, 218 East Ave., Elyria. $20 per person. There will be hors d’oeuvres, light refreshments, various types of wine, a Chinese auction and 50/50 drawing. For tickets, call (440) 322-4007 or (440) 322-6949. First 10 callers will receive extra raffle tickets.
Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14, VFW Post 3341, 781 Huron St., Grafton. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, $4 for children under 10. Those 5 and younger eat free. Sponsored by Midview High Band Boosters; breakfast is all-you-can-eat pancakes. Served with sausage, coffee, tea and juice. For information contact M. Wynne (330) 483-8033.
Christian Seder, 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 17, Tom’s Country Place in Avon. $15 per adult. $7.50 per child 10 and under. Free for children 3 and younger. Presented by Faith Lutheran Church. Meal will be led by Steve Cohen. Dinner buffet will include roast lamb, baked potato, vegetable, salad and fruit. The meal will be followed by a short presentation by Cohen. For more information please call (440) 934-4710 or register online at www.faithavon.com.
EHS Pioneer Club steak fry/reverse raffle, 6 p.m. to midnight March 20, DeLuca’s in the Park. Tickets are $100 for two dinners and one reverse raffle number. Ticket price includes steak fry dinner with dessert and open bar. Entertainment includes sideboards, silent auction, special raffles and music and dancing. Proceeds to benefit Elyria Schools Athletics. Tickets available by contacting Jim Backs, Pioneer Club president at (440) 452-1795.
SEAS Chili & Chocolate Challenge, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 21. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 25801 Royalton Road, Columbia Township. $8 per person. $1 children 12 and under. Vote on your favorite chili. There will be chili and chocolate, hot dogs, cornbread and other snacks. A silent auction, 50/50 raffle and kids activities also. All are invited to enter there best chili or chocolate recipe. Fifteen entries from each category will be accepted. Forms can be picked up at the parish office Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Completed forms are due back by March 15.
Spaghetti dinner, 1 to 6 p.m. March 21. AMVETS Post 22 Hall, state Route 60, Vermilion. $10 per tickets. Dine in or carry out. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread/butter and dessert. Fountain drinks included. Cash bar available. Entertainment, raffles and 50/50. Benefit for Cancer patient Nanette Fowler (nee McGirr). 100 percent of the proceeds go to the family. Advance tickets may be purchased at AMVETS Post 22 or American Legion Post 397 in Vermilion. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call Joan McGirr at (440) 967-1248. Tax deductible donations may be made at any Lorain National Bank into the account of Joan McGirr c/o Nanette Fowler.
Spaghetti dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. March 27, Lake Avenue United Church of Christ, 310 Lowell St., Elyria. Cost is $7 for adults. $4 for children under 12. Carryout available. Dinner includes spaghetti dinner, salad, beverage and dessert. Proceeds to benefit Christian Education Scholarships and Summer Bible School. Call (440) 322-5806 for advance sale tickets.
Spaghetti dinner, 6 p.m. March 27, Community United Methodist Church, 680 N. Abbe Road, Elyria. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children 5 to 10. Children ages 5 and younger eat free. Please order tickets in advance by calling (440) 986-3461. Tickets purchased at the door will be $2 more. Sponsored by Sweet Adelines International-award winning Lake Ridge Chorus. Mama Costello’s spaghetti sauce and home-baked desserts. Festivities include a silent auction and performances by Fusion and Sound FX chorus and quartets.
Chicken paprikas dinner, noon to 3 p.m. March 28 at St. Agnes Church Hall, 611 Lake Ave., Elyria. $9 for adults, $3.50 for children 6 to 12. Children 5 and younger eat free. Sponsored by St. Agnes Parish Altar & Rosary Society. Dinner includes chicken paprikas, homemade dumplings, salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverage. Carryouts are available, please bring your own containers.
Lenten pierogi/strudel sale, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 25801 Royalton Road, Columbia Township. Pierogi are $6 per dozen. Available in potato, potato/cheese, cabbage, cheese, sauerkraut, apple and prune. Strudel is $4 for an 8-inch strip and comes in apple, cherry, blueberry and poppy seed. Order by March 8 for March 11 pickup. Order by March 22 for March 25 pickup. Order forms available in church entry and can be faxed to (440) 236-5804, or call the church office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at (440) 236-5095.
Craft shows/miscellaneous
A Night at the Races. Doors at 6 p.m., first post time 7 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Catholic Church (Social Hall) 46 E. Main St. Wakeman. Tickets $15 presale, $20 at the door. Ticket price includes sandwiches, snacks, beer, pop. There will be drawing for a hand-built train station by Dan Scherry, 46-inch flat-screen television and a 50/50. Tickets can be purchased from any parishioner or by contacting the church at (440) 839-2023.
Murder Mystery Theater, “Murder in 3D” 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday Friends of Lorain County Metro Parks. Tickets $30 for individual or $58 per couple or $28 per person for groups of 8 or more. Seating to start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and show to start at 7. Reservations required. To make a reservation or for more information, call (216) 544-3865.
Spring craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 at Midway Baptist Church, 41812 Griswold Road, Elyria. Rental space $20, or $17 if you have your own table. For more information, all (440) 225-5930 or (440) 315-1179.
Craft and gift sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1140 West River Road N., Elyria. Admission is $1 and includes door prize ticket. $25 table rental, vendors welcome. Light lunch items available. For information or to receive a contract, call (440) 324-4070.
Cruise fundraiser, sail with the Vermilion Knights of Columbus on Sept. 18 to New England and Canada aboard the Holland America Maasdam. Ports of call are Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney and Charlottetown. Public welcome. A refundable deposit of $350 per person holds your space. Book now with Rob Skladan at (440) 967-5833.
Community euchre tournament, 6 p.m. March 13, Providence Church in Avon. $10 per team. $5 for singles. Tournament begins with 5 qualifying matches, top 16 proceed to the finals. Great prizes donated by local businesses and church members. Past prizes include Cavs tickets, restaurant gift cards, massages, movie tickets and more. Call (440) 937-5001, ext. 306, for more details and to register your team or register online at providencechurch.us. Deadline to register is Sunday.
EHS Band Boosters Extremely Hot Shopping Gala and Auction 6 p.m. April 24, LCCC, Spitzer Conference Center. 13th annual. For tickets, contacts (440) 365-6053 or (440) 365-2135. Proceeds benefit Elyria High School Pioneer Marching Band.
Fundraisers are published Mondays. To have your event included, please send complete information including date, time of event, and location and phone number for contact person. Items must arrive seven days prior to publication. Send to: Fundraisers, The Chronicle-Telegram, c/o Tammy McGinnis, P.O. Box 4010, Elyria, OH 44036, or e-mail to metro@chroniclet.com.
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