More than 100 people attended a June 5 fundraiser, staged by The River Rats and catered by Oscar's Fine Foods of
High Point and the Boat Dock Beach Club.
Beth Livingston, managing partner of fireworks sponsor Coral Sands Point, won a beverage basket donated by the High Rock Shaggers. David Swink, River Rats' fireworks committee co-chairman, won the extra ticket raffle and placed second in the sponsorship contest.
Cathy Dunn, owner of fireworks sponsor Biscuit King, won the consolation prize and donated it for auction. Bob Allen, Lorrie Cooper, Kevin Hill and the shag club shared the grand prize.
Raffles and auctions included two elaborate tables donated by Maitland Smith Furniture. Tara Bass, River Rats vice president, won the New Business Sponsors contest prize donated by the Boat Dock.
The event generated net proceeds of almost $6,000 toward this year's 4th of July Fireworks program. Combined with recent donations from Dan and Cyndi Bachelor, Oakwood Acres residents, who continued their long-time sponsorship from Danbee Aerospace, Greensboro, and support received from two new
Lexington participants, Carolane Propane Gas and Christo's Restaurants, the fundraiser boosted the Fireworks Fund over its goal for the cost of the holiday celebration.
The fireworks and music program is free to the public and will be presented July 4 from Oakwood Acres on Abbotts Creek at dark.
