A party with the luau factor
Parents of the Taft High School Class of 2022 are inviting the community to a luau filled with delicious Hawaiian food, live music and entertainment this Saturday, April 9, in the Commons at Taft 7–12 in Lincoln City.
The event includes an auction, raffle drawings and door prizes, with proceeds helping fund the annual drug- and alcohol-free grad night party.
Tickets include a full plate of Hawaiian food made by Oceans Apart Catering and a fun and delicious dessert dash with a wide variety of tasty treats. Music and dancing will keep the crowd entertained throughout the evening.
The supervised, all-night event provides graduating seniors an opportunity to celebrate with their classmates one last time in a safe and sober environment. Communities that provide this type of event have virtually eliminated alcohol- and drug-related injuries on graduation night.
In addition to the luau, the senior parents are also offering another way for community members to contribute to the cause: the Grad Night fundraiser raffles. There are three, with all drawings starting at 6:45 pm at the luau.
Tickets are on sale now for $20 each and $15 for children 12 and younger for chances to win a $500 gift certificate from Meredith Lodging, a generator donated by Halvorson-Mason or a sofa and loveseat donated by Roby’s Furniture.
The big-ticket live auction item at the luau is a recliner donated by Coastal Appliance and Furniture valued at $870.
The luau dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 pm, with final auction and raffle drawings from 6:30 to 7pm. Taft High School is located at 3780 SE Spy Glass Ridge Drive in Lincoln City. For more information, call Kari Fairfield at 503-679-6709 or email 2022taftgrads@gmail.com.
• On Tuesday, April 19, Gallucci’s Pizzeria in Lincoln City will host the annual 50/50 fundraiser, where half of the net proceeds from sales for the evening go to the Senior Parent Group. In addition to great food, there will be raffle tickets for great prizes available for sale throughout the night.
Tickets for the 50/50 general raffle are $2 each or three for $5. The winner will receive half of the cash proceeds or one of several other valuable prizes.