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Nathan Hale-Ray High School Project Graduation 2012 Fundraisers
The NHRHS 2012 Project Graduation committee has planned a variety of exciting community events in order to finance a safe and entertaining all-night event for all graduation seniors.

Our upcoming events are:
BLINGO: On Friday, February 24, 2012, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00) in the high school cafeteria, come and play some exciting games of bingo with your friends and win some stunning jewelry as your prize. With your $10.00 admission fee, you will get two bingo cards, refreshments and have the opportunity to win prizes of Lia Sophia jewelry. You can purchase additional bingo cards if you’re really feeling lucky and increase your odds of winning.
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SURF & TURF DINNER: On Friday, March 30, 2012, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, come and enjoy an annual tradition at Hale-Ray of our Surf and Turf dinner. We will be serving Prime Rib and Shrimp prepared by our own East Haddam Celebrity Cook, Jim Ventras. With your $25.00 fee you will enjoy a delicious gourmet meal, relax with great light entertainment from a local band, and enjoy the company of friends and family. Reserved seats are limited and you need to purchase tickets in advance.
HILLTOP BBQ & STEAKHOUSE: Every Tuesday evening until May 1st, 2012, located in Moodus will donate 10% of each evening’s proceeds toward Project Graduation. This is a great opportunity to enjoy exceptional barbeque, steaks, salads, and seafood at a local family-style establishment. Entrees are reasonably priced and the environment is casual. You can view the menu and prices at hilltopbbqsteakhouse.com. We hope to see you there some Tuesday evening for a great BBQ dinner. Bring the whole family and help support a great cause.
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Chamilia Bead Sale: Another ongoing fundraiser is our stunning blue and white glass Chamilia Bead that has Hale-Ray Noises engraved on each silver band. The beads are compatible with all Pandora and Chamilia jewelry pieces and cost $25.00. You can attain an order form on Edline, purchase them at The Jewelry Connection located at 27 Lebanon Avenue in Colchester, or contact Erin Hermann at erinhermann@sbcglobal.net for an order form. These are perfect for any Hale-Ray community member or for upcoming Middle School and High School Graduation gifts. There are a limited amount of beads left, so don’t miss-out on this one-of-a-kind glass bead.
For more information on any of these events, please contact our Co-Chairs Madelene Francese at 860 87302193 or via e-mail at madelenefrancese@comcast.net or Erin Hermann at 860 873-2118 or via e-mail at erinhermann@sbcglobal.net.
All Hale-Ray parents can also visit www.edline.net and use the dropdown menu under “Parents” and click on Project Graduation. NHRHS Project Graduation 2012 is affiliated with the East Haddam Youth and Family Services.
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