Chamber of Commerce sets fundraisers

By Jeffra DeViney

Tickets are now on sale for DeQuincy Chamber of Commerce Fish Fry Fundraiser event, slated for Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall. There will be a Live Auction with big ticket items, Silent Auction, small item ticket drop.

Tickets are $25 which includes admission and a meal consisting of fried fish, served with coleslaw, hush puppies and a drink.

If you would like to secure tickets or donate to the auction, call 786-6451, 337-884-4843 or 337-912-5063.

Chamber Manager, Lillian Karr said that many of our local and state candidates are scheduled to attend. This will make it a great opportunity for them to meet and greet with the public, during this event.

Gun Raffle

Gun raffle tickets are still available. Members may pick up more tickets and turn in ticket proceeds from sales.

Drawing for two hunting riffles will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at Nichols. Need not be present to win.

Fish fry tickets and gun raffle tickets available at DeQuincy News.

Meeting Date Has Changed

Chamber of Commerce board members will not meet on the regularly scheduled date of Thursday, Sept. 12, but will meet Monday, Sept. 9, to finalize arrangements for the Fish Fry and Auction fundraiser.

Board members are urged to attend the noon meeting at Heritage Place Hotel and Suites.

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