Monona Optimists Fundraiser

Monona Police Detective Lieutenant Rich O'Connor emails that the Monona Grove Optimists-Winterfest is coming up soon (February 23 at Winnequah School/Park) and Raffle Tickets are on sale now.

You can stop by the police station before the event and the Optimists will be at Walmart in Monona with a display set up the next 3 Saturdays from 9am to noon. Chief Wally Ostrenga and Detective Lieutenant Rich O'Connor are Board members and have the tickets for sale.

Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or $5.00 for 6 tickets. Proceeds support the Monona Grove Optimists . Here are some beneficiaries of the MG Optimists:

• American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief
• Badger Girls State
• Bike Safety Program
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County
• Childhood Cancer Campaign
• City of Monona
• Community in Action
• Easter Seals, Camp Wawbeek
• Girl Scouts
• Logan Holder Memorial Scholarship
• Monona Grove Dream Park
• Monona Grove Education Foundation
• Monona Grove School District
• Monona Swim and Dive Club
• Monona Grove Youth Center
• Optimist International Foundation
• Respect for Law
• Salvation Army
• UW Children's Hospital
• YMCA of Dane County
• Youth Appreciation Banquet

According to the club's website, "All fundraising proceeds are directed back to the community targeting children and their well-being."

And you can win some pretty nice prizes.

Prizes:

1: Nintendo WII with extra controller and sports package

2: Apple IPod Touch

3: Two $100.00 cash prizes

4: Four $50.00 cash prizes

5: Eight $25.00 cash prizes

Join us at the Winterfest celebration on February 23rd at Winnequah School/Park. See poster at City Hall entrance and Police Department squad Room for details.