By Lydia Beers
Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — An organization supported in large part by donations, grants, and fundraisers sometimes needs a little magic to keep going. That’s the theme of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County’s winter fundraiser this year — “The Magic’s in the Hat” dinner and entertainment will hopefully bring in a large chunk of the club’s $300,000 yearly operating expenses.
“We are really excited about our entertainment this year, we will have a table magician who will do a stand up routine and go around to all the tables as well,” said board member Mary Beth Listenberger.
When they aren’t enjoying the talents of South Bend-based magician Steve Vaught, attendees of the dinner will be able to participate in both a silent and a live auction, featuring items donated by the community and auctioneers Dave and Sam Goebel. The master of ceremonies for the evening will be Larry Faulstitch.
Dinner will be a prime rib and chicken buffet and tickets are available for $55 per person or $500 for a table of 10.
During the event, there will also be a recognition of board members and staff of the club, whom Listenberger said are the key to the success of the organization.
“(The Marshall County branch) is held in high esteem by the Boys and Girls Club of America, and that is because of the leadership qualities of the staff,” said Listenberger. “There is a strong connection between the staff and the kids. The club is where kids come to belong, and it builds their character and builds educational and physical skills.”
Tickets can be purchased for the Feb. 18 dinner at the Boys and Girls Club on Jefferson Street in Plymouth, or online at www.bgsmarshallcounty.com.
Reprinted by permission of the Pilot News
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