Fundraisers

Partners with Paws "Cage to Couch" fundraiser, donate money by sending a check or money order to Partners With Paws, P.O. Box 277, Oberlin, OH 44074; visit PartnersWithPawsLC.com and make a donation using the PayPal button on the homepage; or download the "Cage to Couch" flyer under the website's events tab. If you donate $50 or more by Thursday, July 15, you will be entered into a drawing for a year's supply of Dairy Queen ice cream cakes. For more information, call Lorie at (440) 897-8696 or email lawilber@oberlin.net. Lorain County Free Clinic Mother's Day raffle basket, basket includes: Yukon Rhodochrosite cushion shape bezel necklace on 16.75-inch sterling silver chain donated by Peter & Co. Jewelers; wine glasses and two bottles of wine donated by Giuseppe's Wine Cellar; one-hour massage from Massage Envy (basket value: $900). Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. If using PayPal to purchase, email enewslcfreeclinic@gmail.com with the subject line "Mother's Day Raffle," with your email, address or phone number and number of tickets purchased. Visit lcfreeclinic.org/donate to purchase. Drawing is at noon Monday, May 3. Chicken paprikash drive-thru dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at Grafton North Park, please enter on Novak Road. Dinner includes: Chicken paprikash, spaetzle, green beans, salad and dessert for $12 per dinner. Tickets may be purchased until May 1 at Farmers Agency, 955 Main St., Grafton; Midview Public Library, 983 Main St., Grafton; or by calling (440) 322-5867. Cash or check only. No credit cards or same-day sales. Proceeds to support Midview High School Key Club, Midview Middle School Builders Club, Scholarships and Grafton Village parks. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County Bowl for Kids Sake Pirate Adventure, starts May 9 for four weeks. Start by becoming a BBBS sponsor, create a team to compete in socially distanced activities while raising money. For more information, visit BigLorainCounty.org, call Tammy at (440) 277-6541 or email tamara@bigloraincounty.org. Avon Athletic Boosters "We've Got Spirit" virtual raffle, visit bit.ly/AABSPIRIT for more information and to purchase tickets for a chance to win the grand prize: a 60-cubic-foot Kobalt wheelbarrow filled with $1,000-plus of premium liquor and $200 in local restaurant gift cards. Tickets are $10 each; three for $25; 10 for $50. Drawing will be held at 7 p.m. May 11 via Zoom. Carlisle VFW 6273 Past Commanders' Annual Golf Outing, 9 a.m. shotgun start Saturday, May 22, at Carlisle Golf Club, 39709 Slife Road, Grafton. The cost is $240 per team (4-person scramble style); skins $20 per team. First, second and third prizes. Each team receives eight drink tickets; additional tickets available at the clubhouse for $1 per ticket. Steak dinner for all paid participants to be served at the Post, 42369 Oberlin Elyria Road, Elyria. Raffle baskets and 50/50 tickets available. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to benefit Carlisle Township Veteran's Memorial. Call the Post at (440) 323-5315 for registration or inquiries. Italian American Veterans Post 1 carryout monthly spaghetti dinner, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, May 13 and June 10, at 4567 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Seniors, $7; adults, $7.50; children 8 and younger, $4. Avon Garden Club plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, at 36774 Detroit Road, Avon. For more information, contact Kathy at (440) 668-3969. Vendors needed, the Lorain County Community Senior Center at 3361 Garfield Blvd., Lorain, is having Junk in the Trunk sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at 3361 Garfield Blvd., Lorain. Rent two spots for $25. Reservation deadline is Monday, May 17. To preregister, contact the Senior Center at (440) 288-4040. Prepay cash or check only. All proceeds benefit the Lorain County Community Senior Center. Masks and social distancing will be observed. American Legion Post 12 family breakfast, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday at 393 Ohio St., Elyria. Eggs, bacon, sausage, omelets your way and biscuits with sausage gravy are the menu items, with varied prices. Open to the public. Those attending will have to maintain 6-foot separation and wear masks when not eating. Fundraisers are published Mondays as space allows. To have an event included, send date, time of event, location and phone number for contact person. Items must arrive seven days before publication and will run for three weeks. Political submissions will run for one week. Send to: Fundraisers, The Chronicle-Telegram, c/o Donna Ponczocha, P.O. Box 4010, Elyria, OH 44036, or email ctnews@chroniclet.com.