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   The Longville Area Community Foundation (LACF) will host “The Big Party”, Saturday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m. at Patrick’s on Girl Lake.  The event is a come-as-you-are, informal fundraising event for everyone who wishes to support the Foundation and its goals.     

   The Big Party “Funds the Future” will feature an exciting selection of raffle prizes including a $1,000 Visa gift card; two round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S; a Tom Kutschied original oil painting, an $800 value – the content of which will be chosen by the winner; two Party-in-a-Cart liquor gift cards from the Longville Lakes Bottle Shop, an $800 value including the cart; Two, $500 gift cards for the One Stop (good for food, merchandise or fuel);  $500 gift card from Reeds Family Outfitters; a week of overnight camp at Camp Olson YMCA valued at $900; and two coolers of premium meat from TCs Foods, valued at $400. A 50/50 and additional raffles will be available the night of the event. 

   On the day of the event, Patrick’s will be closed to the general public. The LACF team will prep for the Party and an evening of friendship, food, fun and raffles. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Both bars will be open so guests can enjoy cocktails and conversation.  Dinner and dessert will be followed by music and dancing with Fred Montana.

   Tickets will be required to attend The Big Party. An invitation and RSVP form with more information will be published in the Pine Cone Press.  Information will also be posted at: longvillefoundation.org.

   For those who cannot attend in person, raffle tickets may be purchased in advance and donations are always welcome. Winners need not be present to win. For more information call: 218-363-3825.  Donations can be mailed to: LACF, P.O. Box 92, Longville, MN  56655.  

   Since 2017 LACF has distributed over $280,000 in grants and scholarships and $34,000 so far in 2024.  Established in 1992, LACF is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the community through grants to charitable institutions and individuals in need.  Foundation funds are used for health and safety, education and environmental purposes.  LACF serves residents in Cass County, Minnesota residing in the townships of Woodrow, Wabedo, Kego, Pine Lake, Inguadona, Trelipe, Thunder Lake, Rogers, Boy Lake and the Citify of Longville.

   Although the LACF was established in 1992, new residents and visitors might not be aware of its existence. Yet its impact is seen in numerous activities throughout the year. All funds raised by the LACF stay in the greater Longville community.  Grant recipients have included the Longville Fire Department, Lake Country First Responders, the Longville Community Garden, Longville Turtle Races, Food Shelf, Snowmobile Club, Music in the Park, Margaret Welch Memorial Library, Camp Olson YMCA and so many more.  And scholarships are awarded to qualifying college and trade school students.  All these grant recipients help make Longville a wonderful place to live, work and play.

   For residents and visitors who may not have time to be more involved, or are unaware of the many local organizations that need support, LACF is a means to assure that everyone can become a Longville champion. LACF is continually welcoming new supporters, volunteers and Board members.  To learn more call:  218-363-3825. 

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