EAST COAST JAZZ TO REMAIN INACTIVE

Despite the setback in recruiting brass players last fall, the Board Of Directors of Youth In The Arts will continue to raise funds for the return of the East Coast Jazz in 2009.

"We believe that the lack of a brass response at the open was an anomaly in view of the strong response for colorguard and percussion", said Board President Pam Kelly-Dobay of Lynn." We will try again this fall to develop a fully rounded roster for a competitive Open Class drum corps".

Other fundraising projects for 2008 include a children's carnival, Lucky Duck race, meat raffles, car washes and another buffet dinner at the Outback Steakhouse in Medford, a project that went over well last fall.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Meat raffle Fundraisers

We will be starting a series of Meat Raffle Fundraisers in Lynn and Malden.

The first event will be on April 21st at the Lynn Knights Of Columbus Hall,177 Lynnfield Street (Rte129) in Lynn. The Lynn raffles will continue monthly on the first and third Mondays.

The Malden raffles will take place at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, Crystal Street, Malden. They will continue on the second and fourth Mondays each month.

Quality meats will be raffled off each night, including steaks, roast beef, beef tips, whole and cut up chicken, pork  chops, hams, bacon, Italian sausages and more.

There will be a Lottery scratch ticket raffle and a 50/50 raffle, refreshments, doorprizes and more.

Doors wil open at 6:30 PM and the raffles will start at 7:00 PM.

Plenty of free parking and a cash bar.

Everyone is welcome.

By state law no smoking will be allowed.

info@eastcoastjazz.org

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