Ripon United Way fund-raising dinner returns Nov. 19

Hope to see all of you there....

Ripon Area United Way's annual fund-raising dinner returns Monday, Nov. 19, with an Italian twist.

This year, the dinner moves to Ripon College's Great Hall, where an Italian buffet will greet diners. Dinner will be served 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Advanced tickets, $10 per adult, can be purchased at Pick'n Save, Ripon Drug, the Ripon Chamber office and M&I Bank. Tickets will be sold at the door for $12 per adult and $5 for children 10 and under and carryouts are available.

The menu will include a mixed green salad with four choices of dressing, beef and pork lasagna medley and a cheesy vegetarian lasagna, homemade bread and a variety of cookies and bars for dessert. One non-alcoholic beverage is included with the price, although a cash bar will also be offered, according to an agency press release.

A silent auction featuring a washer donated by Alliance Laundry Systems, plus many other items, will be held during the dinner. Winning bidders will be announced at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fund-raising dinner and silent auction help to fund Ripon Area United Way's efforts. Ninety-six percent of every dollar received will be used to support individuals in the Ripon community through 17 recipient agencies.

Great Hall, which is handicapped accessible, is located on the corner of Seward and Elm streets. Parking is available in the lot across the street at the corner of Seward and Woodside as well as on the west corner of Seward and Elm next to Great Hall, also next to Carnegie, and behind Smith Hall entering from Elm or Ransom.

Ripon College will offer shuttle services to and from all these parking lots throughout the evening. Parking is also available on Seward, Woodside and Elm streets.