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New Donations to the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Auction
Thanks to many business and individuals for supporting our charity fundraiser
We are taking ticket orders for our 13th Annual Charity Auction on April 18th at St. Joseph’s in Wakefield. Special thanks go to additional local businesses who have made donations such as:
- Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team – three on-leash training sessions
- Impress Nails of Saugus – gift certificate
- A Unique Spa and Salon of Wakefield – gift certificate
- MG Fitness of Wakefield – personal trainer session and a one-month membership
- Pastene – quality foods
- Tramontozzi Law Office of Melrose – a Will drawn up
- Winfrey’s of Stoneham – a certificate for two pounds of fudge
In addition, several businesses and individuals will be providing goods, services or experiences to bid on, including a computer refresh, a personal family narrative collection, and a three-night weekend at Deer Park in Woodstock, NH. Catherine Grassello is offering a beautiful, framed photo. Again, this year, Steve Lewis will be supporting the auction by donating a gift card. Members have committed to putting together themed baskets, such as one with lottery tickets, sports items, beach necessities, everything lemons, Italian cookbooks and more!
Tickets are $15 each and will include dinner, dessert, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Proceeds will go to causes like the Wakefield Food Pantry, Wakefield Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield and Stoneham, Alzheimer’s research, Foster Kids of Valley, Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, and The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The Lodge gives scholarships every year to high school seniors of Italian descent, as well. If you want to support our auction by donating an item, please contact sharrun19@yahoo.com.
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The auction will be at St. Joseph’s Parish, 173 Albion St. Wakefield, MA. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and it will begin with dinner from Harrows of Reading. To reserve a seat at our auction, email President Paula Sasso at wakefieldosia@gmail.com before April 11th. Be sure to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wakefieldOSIA.
