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Mitchell College Invites Community to 3rd Annual Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships

Support student scholarships and enjoy an evening of dinner, games, and private viewing of fireworks extravaganza from Mitchell Beach

Support Mitchell College students by watching New London’s premier fireworks display—the Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks Extravaganza— from a private viewing area on Mitchell Beach. The 3rd Annual Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships takes place on Saturday, July 11.

The deadline to purchase tickets is July 8. For more information and to register, go here.

The event takes place from 6–9 p.m. and features a memorable evening outdoors—lawn games and cocktails, a delicious multi-course seafood dinner and dessert, and fireworks over the Thames River (beginning at 9:15 p.m.).

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A portion of the proceeds from Seafood, Sparks & Scholarships will benefit the North Star Scholarship Fund. During the evening, guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a Crab Raise and make an additional contribution to scholarships, helping provide access, opportunity, and support for Mitchell students.

Last year’s event sold out, so buy tickets now!

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$85 per guest includes:

> Private, tented event/dining
> 3-course seafood dinner
> Cash bar and one free signature cocktail
> Guest-only entrance and private area on Mitchell Beach (bring your beach chairs!)
> Guest-only deck overlooking the river
> Reserved parking

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Rannenberg, Development Associate, advancement@mitchell.edu, 860-701-7984.

Sponsored by Ellucian, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Yale New Haven Health, and New England Ice Cream

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