Pasta Palooza to Raise Funds for the Middle School

What is better than all-you-can-eat pasta from Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Pasta Factory? Well, maybe being able to help out a local school while indulging in the deliciousness.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the PTA is hosting Pasta Palooza, a fundraiser and family event to raise much needed funds for the school.

“We are hoping to raise enough to get an art and music program at the school,” said event coordinator Mary Ann Ransler. “Art and music is so underfunded. We hope to make enough to bring in that curriculum.”

Ransler said PTA fundraising events like the Pasta Palooza are so important because there are so many things that the school district just doesn’t have funds for anymore. The Pasta Palooza is just one of the many ways the PTA raises money for the school.

“It helps to supply a well-rounded education for our kids,” Ransler said. “If parents don’t step up, our kids just don’t get.”

The event will include three types of pasta and four sauce choices, all donated by , and garlic bread and salad donated by . There will also be a drawing for the chance to win one of 10 gift baskets valued at over $500 each.

Pasta Palooza is on Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m., at the , 360 Kings Village Road. Advanced tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for children. Tickets will be slightly higher at the door. Drawing tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5. Dinner and drawing tickets are available at www.svms.santacruz.ca.us or at the door.