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Special Olympians to serve ziti; raise money for uniforms

3:11 PM Wed, Apr 22, 2009 |
Lisa Vernon-Sparks    Email

WEST WARWICK, R.I. -- On Thursday the Coventry/West Warwick Wildcats Special Olympic team will host a ziti and meatball dinner fundraiser.

The dinner runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the West Warwick Senior Center, 145 Washington St. Dinner is $5 a head and includes Italian bread, salad, ziti & meatballs, desserts, fruit punch and coffee.

The Special Olympians will serve the guests. A raffle drawing will also take place, for gift baskets and gift certificates.

The athletes have been practicing their track and field skills in preparation for the statewide Special Olympic Games at the University of Rhode Island in June.

Proceeds will be used on new uniforms and transportation to the games.


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Comments

k said:

I can't wait. I hope Rep Sullivan doesn't ruin it by stopping in.




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