The St. Adolphe Childcare Centre hosted a social on Saturday, November 24 at Pioneer Hall in support of their ongoing fundraising efforts. The proposed childcare centre’s board has spearheaded several efforts throughout the year, with the Leave the Kids at Home social the latest. The evening began at 8:00 p.m. and continued into the night with music from The Doghouse Band, as well as DJ Bulldog playing between sets.

“Most of the [social] prizes were donated by local business and families,” explains Kori Plesiuk, chairperson of the daycare board and a fundraising committee member. There was a normal raffle with multiple regular prizes, and three grand prizes. Prizes included items such as a professional photography package voucher, a Nintendo Switch, a brewing kit, as well as the grand prize of Jets tickets, a garage door opener, and a handmade toy box full of toys.

The social was pegged as a fun, unique way to get the community involved in the childcare venture, a way to encourage people to let their hair down before the busyness of the holiday season took over.

The committee is continuing to plan more fundraising events over the coming months, including the continuation of Chase the Ace every Wednesday night at the St. Adolphe bar. They are also discussing a gala for the spring.

“So far [we have received] positive responses,” says Plesiuk of their efforts.“Weare on a pretty tight time schedule and people have been very supportive.”