Fundraiser to boost programs at Paquin

The city’s Adapted Community Recreation program, housed in Paquin Tower, will host a picnic and fundraiser tomorrow.

When the Columbia City Council adopted its 2009 budget, it allocated $72,000 to fully fund the program for six months and partially fund it for the next half-year.

During budget discussions, elimination of the program was proposed.

To raise money for the program, a picnic and art sale will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Riechmann Pavilion in Stephens Lake Park. A meal including a hot dog or hamburger, coleslaw, chips, baked beans, dessert and a drink will cost $5. In addition, local artists will have works for sale.

All proceeds from the picnic and art sale will benefit the Adapted Community Recreation program, which provides fitness activities, bingo, ceramics, arts, crafts, Nintendo and Wii nights, social events and out-of-town trips to participants.

Source:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/apr/20/fundraiser-to-boost-programs-at-paquin/