San Andres Church plans community fundraiser

r By Helen Kester

San Andres Catholic Church in Payson will host an “End of Summer Celebration” dance on Friday, Sept. 16, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the church, which is located at 313 E. 100 North in Payson. All monies raised will be used for updating and remodeling the building’s interior.

Tickets for the celebration are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door. There will be food, drinks, a prize drawing, karaoke, music by D.J. Angel and a live band. You must be over 21 years of age to attend.

Tickets are now on sale for a grand prize drawing. First prize is a complete home theater system with a 52-inch screen television, sound bar speakers, a DVD player and a surprise goodie basket. Second prize is a Moto E smart phone and third prize is an audio speaker with ear buds and featuring multicolored lights.

Tickets for the grand prize drawing are $20 each and may be purchased by calling Tina at 1-385-219-7817, at the church after Masses on Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings, or at the dance. The drawing will take place at the dance at 11:30 p.m. You need not be present to win.

The celebration will continue on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the church parking lot with food, games and a bounce house for the children.